Guarantee Right to Return to Nagorno Karabakh After Traumatic Massive Exodus, Focus Talks with Azerbaijan on Rights Introduction The recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has led to a massive exodus of ethnic Armenians from the region. More than 100,000 people, almost the entire population of Nagorno-Karabakh, have fled their homes in […]
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EU’s Inaction on Ethiopia’s Human Rights Crisis Fails Victims
The EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing UN Report October 4, 2023 European Union members have failed to renew international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the important prevention role that the United Nations Human […]
Europe’s Lost Opportunity: EU’s Failure to Uphold Human Rights in Ethiopia
EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing Report Highlighting UN’s Prevention Role The European Union Backtracks on Support for Scrutiny in Ethiopia The European Union and its member states have failed to renew their support for continued international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia at the United […]
India’s Crackdown on Dissenting Media: Arrests and Raids at NewsClick Raise Concerns
Indian Government’s Crackdown on Independent Media Introduction The recent arrests of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty, along with the raids on the homes and offices of journalists associated with digital news media, have drawn widespread criticism and raised concerns about press freedom in India. These arrests, […]
South Korea’s Controversial ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill: Rethinking the Implications
South Korea: Reconsider ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Prioritize Safe Abortions, Comprehensive Sex Education, Support Services Introduction Human Rights Watch has called on the South Korean government to reconsider a new bill that promotes anonymous births and adoption or orphanage care as solutions to unregistered births and unwanted pregnancies. The bill, set […]
Revolution Rising: Empowering the Global Youth Movement for Climate Justice
The Rise of the Global Youth Movement for Climate Justice In the face of an increasingly urgent climate crisis, a new generation is rising to the challenge, demanding action, and reshaping the narrative around climate change. The global youth movement for climate justice is not just a passing trend; it’s […]
Reforming Vietnam’s Human Rights: A Call for Urgency
Vietnam: Rights Reforms Urgently Needed Upcoming UN Review Offers Opportunities to Press for Change Human Rights Watch Calls For Close Scrutiny In a submission to the United Nations (UN), Human Rights Watch has called for close scrutiny of the Vietnamese government’s escalating crackdown on activists and its failure to implement […]
Breaking Down Global Demand for Universal Social Security: Examining the Urgent Need for Comprehensive Social Protection Systems
Global Demand for Universal Social Security Groups Press Governments, IMF, World Bank for New Eco-Social Contract October 3, 2023 Governments and international financial institutions are being urged by 43 human rights and economic justice organizations to prioritize the creation of universal social security systems that ensure the rights and well-being […]
The Intertwined Existence: Rethinking the Urban-Nature Divide
Do Cities and Nature Exist at Odds? On the surface, it may appear that nature and cities are in opposition to each other. In our urban environments, we often feel the need to escape to connect with nature, seeking respite from the chaos and noise of metropolitan life. We view […]
The Urgent Need to Banning Facial Recognition: Protecting Privacy and Freedom
Time to Ban Facial Recognition from Public Spaces and Borders Rights Groups Sound the Alarm on Mass Surveillance Technology In today’s digital age, the rapid development of facial recognition technology has raised significant concerns among human rights groups. Governments around the world are facing a critical decision on whether to […]