Amnesty International verifies evidence of excessive use of force against protesters Amnesty International has called on the Bangladeshi authorities to urgently end the use of excessive force against protesters, following reports of violent attacks on protesters and opposition party leaders during a recent sit-in protest. Eyewitnesses interviewed by Amnesty International […]
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The Struggle for LGBT Rights in Lebanon: Confronting Damaging Anti-LGBT Rhetoric
Anti-LGBT Rhetoric Undermines Rights in Lebanon Introduction The recent anti-gay remarks made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon have sparked panic and terror among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Nasrallah described same-sex relations as a “sexual perversion” and warned that gay people’s existence is a “threat […]
Empowering the Silent: Urging Global Solidarity for Women and Girls in Iran
The Intensification of Oppression: Iran‘s Crackdown on Women and Girls A Disturbing Reality The Iranian authorities have once again heightened their oppressive tactics against Iranian women and girls who choose not to wear headscarves in public. Amnesty International’s latest analysis reveals a disturbing nationwide crackdown, with women and girls facing […]
Zimbabwe’s Uphill Battle: Elections Amidst Systematic Human Rights Abuses
Zimbabwe‘s General Election: Systematic Crackdown on Human Rights Overview Amnesty International has issued a strong statement condemning the ongoing systematic crackdown on human rights in Zimbabwe. The organization highlights the restrictions on political opposition gatherings, violent suppression of protests, and the criminalization of state critics leading up to the general […]
The Uphill Battle for LGBTQ+ Equality: Italy’s Attack on Lesbian Parents
Italy’s Mounting Attack on Lesbian Parents: Mothers Removed from Their Children’s Birth Certificates In a troubling development, Italy‘s right-wing government has escalated its assault on the rights of same-sex couples. Following a directive in January ordering state agencies to cease the registration of children born to same-sex couples, a state […]
Exploring the Struggle for LGBT Rights in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: LGBT People Face Bias Decriminalize Gay Sex; Pass Non-Discrimination Legislation July 20, 2023 5:00AM EDT In a recent report released by Human Rights Watch, it has been revealed that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are subjected to […]
Tunisia’s Treatment of Black African Migrants and Refugees: A Bleak Reality
Tunisia: No Safe Haven for Black African Migrants, Refugees Security Forces Abuse Migrants; EU Should Suspend Migration Control Support July 19, 2023 By The treatment of Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Tunisia has come under scrutiny as reports emerge about serious abuses committed by Tunisian security forces. […]
Liberating Wheels: Advocating for Women’s Freedom of Movement in the Middle East and North Africa
Report: Middle East and North Africa: End Curbs on Women’s Mobility Introduction In many Middle East and North African countries, women continue to face restrictions on their freedom of movement, both within their own countries and abroad, unless they obtain permission from a male guardian. These male guardianship rules, which […]
Without resources, can there truly be rights?
Fair Tax Policies: A Pathway to Human Rights and Social Justice A Call for Prioritization of Human Rights Amnesty International, an organization dedicated to advocating for human rights across the globe, has long been concerned with how governments in the Americas selectively prioritize the protection of human rights. The limited […]
Russia’s Adoption of Transphobic Legislation: A Harrowing Blow to Human Rights
The Implications of Russian Legislation on Transgender Rights A Violation of Human Rights The recent legislation passed by the Russian State Duma, imposing a blanket ban on “sex change” procedures, raises serious concerns regarding the human rights of transgender individuals in Russian society. Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, rightly […]