The Urgent Call to Action at the UN General Assembly: Addressing the Crisis in Gaza A Crisis of Humanitarian Proportions The emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly on Israel and Palestine provides an opportunity for member states to take immediate action and address the dire situation in the […]
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Prioritizing Human Rights: An Urgent Call for NYC Mayor to Tackle Harmful Discourse
NYC Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Rhetoric New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently made controversial statements regarding migrants and their impact on the city. He claimed that the influx of migrants will “destroy New York City,” a harmful statement that has ignited anti-migrant protests […]
Release or Revoke: The Urgent Call for Justice in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Quash Conviction and Release Rights Defenders Introduction In a concerning turn of events, human rights defenders Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan of the prominent Bangladesh human rights organization Odhikar have been convicted on trumped-up charges. The Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka sentenced Khan and Elan to two years […]
“Singapore’s Capital Punishment Crisis: Urgent Call to Halt Unlawful Executions”
Unconscionable Pursuit of Executions in Singapore A Cruel and Ineffective Approach Amnesty International’s death penalty expert, Chiara Sangiorgio, recently expressed deep concern and condemnation over Singapore‘s decision to proceed with two executions for drug-related offenses. Sangiorgio argues that the pursuit of these executions is not only unconscionable but also misguided […]
Deep Sea Mining: An Urgent Call to Halt an Impending Environmental Catastrophe
Deep Sea Mining: A Concrete Threat to Nature and Energy In Danger: Fragile Marine Ecosystems and Carbon Storage The world is at a critical juncture, as the deep sea mining industry seeks to exploit the ocean’s depths for profit. This industry poses a concrete threat to the natural wonders of […]