Saudi Arabia’s Secret Supreme Court Decision Raises Serious Concerns Background In a troubling display of disregard for human rights, Amnesty International has obtained credible information that Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court silently upheld the death sentences of two young men who were under the age of 18 at the time of […]
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The Future of Reproductive Rights in Brazil: Examining the Supreme Court’s Push for Abortion Decriminalization
Brazil‘s Supreme Court A Step Closer to Decriminalizing Abortion: Chance to Finally Uphold Women’s and Pregnant People’s Rights Background Brazil‘s Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could lead to the decriminalization of abortion in the country up to 12 weeks of gestation. This case, which had been on […]
Brazil’s Supreme Court on the Verge of Decriminalizing Abortion: A Game-Changer for Women’s Rights
Brazil‘s Supreme Court A Step Closer to Decriminalizing Abortion: Chance to Finally Uphold Women’s and Pregnant People’s Rights The Background In a significant development, Brazil‘s Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could decriminalize abortion in the country up to 12 weeks of gestation. The case, which had been […]
Mexico’s Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court Paves the Way for Nationwide Abortion Decriminalization
Mexico’s Supreme Court Orders Federal Decriminalization of Abortion On September 8, 2023, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that Congress must eliminate federal criminal penalties for abortion, marking a significant victory for human rights in the country. This ruling came after leading reproductive justice organization GIRE (Information Group on Reproductive Choice) filed […]
Israel/OPT: Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Policy of Demolishing Home of Child Detainees
The Israeli Supreme Court Approves Punitive Demolition of Palestinian Boy’s Family Home I. Background In a controversial ruling, the Israeli Supreme Court has approved the punitive demolition of the family home of a 13-year-old Palestinian boy, Mohammed Zalabani. The decision comes after Mohammed spent the past six months in pre-trial […]
“An Empowering Milestone: Japan’s Supreme Court Protects Transgender Rights in the Workplace”
Japan Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Transgender Employees A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Japan has been hailed as a landmark victory for transgender rights in the country. The court ruled that the trade ministry violated a public service law by banning a transgender woman from using […]
USA: The Aftermath of Overturning Roe vs. Wade: A Deepening Human Rights Crisis
Addressing the Human Rights Crisis: Examining the Consequences of Roe v. Wade Reversal A Patchwork of Devastating Laws One year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the United States finds itself embroiled in an unprecedented human rights crisis. Tarah Demant, National Director of Programs at Amnesty International USA, […]
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama’s Racially Biased Voting Map
Supreme Court Protects Black Residents’ Right to Vote Background On June 8, 2023, the United States Supreme Court made a significant ruling in a case that will have a profound impact on voting rights in the country. In a 5-4 decision, the Court declared that Alabama‘s congressional voting district map […]