Amnesty International Calls for Transparency in Frontex Operations Background On October 11th, 2023, the General Court of the European Union will hold a hearing on the case Naass and Sea-Watch v Frontex. The case raises concerns over Frontex‘s lack of transparency regarding its involvement in maritime interceptions and alleged human […]
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Workers’ Rights in Bangladesh: Unveiling the Dark Side of Social Audits
Editorial: Social Audits in Bangladesh Fail to Protect Workers’ Rights Inadequacy of Social Audits The recent killing of Shahidul Islam, an independent labor union leader, sheds light on the failures of social audits and certifications in monitoring and responding to threats against workers trying to organize unions in Bangladesh. Human […]
Georgia Takes a Stand: A Landmark Win for Labor Rights and Transparency
In a Victory for Labor Rights and Transparency, Georgia Labor Inspectorate Reverses Decision to Conceal Employers’ Names Georgia‘s Labor Inspectorate has made a significant stride towards protecting workers’ rights by overturning its previous decision to conceal employers’ names from inspection reports. The reversal of this policy is a triumph for […]
Nigeria’s Need for Transparency: Unveiling the Identities of #EndSARS Protesters Slated for Mass Burial
Investigation Urgently Needed for EndSARS Victims Background The leaked government memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health, which revealed plans for a mass burial of 103 persons identified as victims of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. Amnesty International, led […]
Ireland’s Controversial Data Protection Law: Sacrificing Transparency for Security
Blatant Attempt to Shield Big Tech? In a move that has sparked controversy and raised concerns about transparency and accountability, the Irish government is proposing an amendment to the Data Protection Act of 2018 that would allow the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) to label all matters before it as […]
Ireland’s New Data Protection Law: A Threat to Transparency and Accountability
The Irish Data Protection Commission’s Proposed Confidentiality Label Raises Concerns Affront to Rights and Scrutiny Amnesty International has raised concerns over a proposed amendment to the Data Protection Act of 2018 in Ireland that would grant the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) the power to label all matters before it […]
Hong Kong’s detention of Uyghur student demands transparency
Disappearance of Uyghur Student from Hong Kong Raises Concerns The recent disappearance of Uyghur student Abuduwaili Abudureheman from Hong Kong has caused panic in the Uyghur community and human rights organizations worldwide. Abudureheman arrived in Hong Kong from South Korea earlier this month and sent a message to his friend […]
The EU Should Move Beyond Audits to Ensure Sustainable Raw Materials
EU‘s Flawed Reliance on Audits and Certifications for Raw Materials Rules: Human Rights Watch Warns of Insufficient Protection The European Union (EU) may be relying too heavily on voluntary audit and certification initiatives to protect human rights in minerals supply chains, according to a recent inquiry by Human Rights Watch. […]