10 Major Environmental Challenges in Spain: A Closer Look Introduction The world is facing a climate crisis, with the continued use of fossil fuels and destructive industrial farming practices exacerbating the situation. One country that is experiencing the direct impacts of these challenges is Spain. From extreme temperatures and severe […]
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The Ongoing Struggles: The Plight of People with Disabilities in Spain Heats up Once Again
Another Hot Summer for People with Disabilities in Spain August 8, 2023 11:07AM EDT | Dispatches Introduction As the summer heatwave continues to sweep across Spain, people with disabilities find themselves facing unique challenges and struggles. The extreme heat, exacerbated by the ongoing climate crisis, has a detrimental impact on […]
The Pegasus Spyware Scandal: Israel’s Unsettling Lack of Cooperation with Spain
Spanish Investigation into NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Stalled by Lack of Cooperation from Israel Impunity and the Misuse of Spyware Technology Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, Head of the Security Lab at Amnesty Tech, has voiced concerns over the reported lack of cooperation from Israeli authorities in the Spanish investigation into the […]
Spain’s Sizzling Summers: The Need for an Effective Heatwave Response Plan
Inadequate Response to Heatwaves Puts People with Disabilities at Risk from Climate Change Introduction A recent study conducted by Human Rights Watch has highlighted the inadequate government response and subsequent hardship faced by people with disabilities during the 2022 heatwaves in Spain, focusing specifically on the region of Andalusia. The […]
The Deadly Border: The Unresolved Tragedies of Spain and Morocco
No Justice for Deaths at Melilla Border Introduction In a deeply concerning development, Human Rights Watch has revealed that there has been no credible investigation or justice for the victims of the violent clashes and deaths of asylum seekers and migrants at the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave […]