IMF: Austerity Loan Conditions Risk Undermining Rights Compound Problems of Rising Inequality, Flawed Mitigation Efforts September 25, 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is facing criticism for its loan conditions, which are seen as undermining people’s economic, social, and cultural rights. In a report released by Human Rights Watch, it […]
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Iraq: Seeking Justice and Redress for Torture Survivors
Iraq: Torture Survivors Await US Redress, Accountability No Clear Path to Compensation for Iraqis Abused in Detention by US Forces The United States government has apparently failed to provide compensation or other redress to Iraqis who suffered torture and other abuse by US forces at Abu Ghraib and other US-run […]
South Korea’s ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill: A Failure for Women and Children
South Korea’s ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Fails Women, Children An Ineffective Solution to a Complex Issue The recent rush by South Korea’s National Assembly to approve a bill that would allow women to give birth anonymously at medical facilities is a well-intentioned but ultimately flawed attempt to address the issue of […]
Ensuring Civilians’ Rights: A Call for Accountability in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno Karabakh Conflict
Ensuring Civilians’ Rights in the Nagorno Karabakh Humanitarian Crisis The Dire Humanitarian Situation Human Rights Watch has issued a call to action, urging Azerbaijan to address the dire humanitarian needs of Nagorno-Karabakh’s ethnic Armenian population. Following Azerbaijan‘s military operation to regain control over the region, thousands of civilians are facing […]
Inadequate Justice: Life Sentence for Uyghur Scholar Highlights Worsening Rights Situation in China
Chinese Court Imposes Life Sentence on Uyghur Scholar: Beijing Permanently Silences Another Intellectual from Xinjiang The Case of Rahile Dawut On September 22, 2023, it was confirmed by the human rights group Dui Hua Foundation that Chinese authorities have handed down a life sentence on internationally renowned Uyghur ethnographer Rahile […]
The Urgent Imperative: Taking Bold Action After the UN Climate Ambition Summit
Dispatches: Bold Action Needed Following UN Climate Ambition Summit Heed Call of Global Marches to ‘End Fossil Fuels’ September 22, 2023 On Wednesday, the United Nations held a Climate Ambition Summit in New York City, which coincided with the annual meeting of the General Assembly. The summit is noteworthy for […]
Investigating the Beirut Blast: Urgent Call for Action by the UN Human Rights Council
UN Human Rights Council Should Move to Investigate Beirut Blast Last week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an international investigation into the August 2020 blast that devastated Beirut, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. Türk denounced the lack of accountability for the tragedy and […]
Dominican Republic’s Racist Treatment: Upholding the Right to Nationality
Amnesty International Calls for an End to Structural Racism and Denationalization in the Dominican Republic Introduction Amnesty International has urged the Dominican Republic to address the issue of structural racism and denationalization that disproportionately affects tens of thousands of people of Haitian descent. As the tenth anniversary of the judgment […]
A Step Backwards: Iran’s Mandatory Veiling Law Hinders Women’s Rights Progress
The Violation of Women’s Rights in Iran: A Despicable Assault Introduction The news that Iran‘s parliament has passed a new bill imposing further penalties on women and girls and violating their rights is truly alarming. This bill, known as the “Bill to Support the Culture of Chastity and Hijab,” not […]
Iran’s Mandatory Hijab Law: A Flagrant Attack on Women’s Rights and Freedom
Iran‘s Draconian Veiling Laws: A Despicable Assault on Women’s Rights An Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Equality The recent passage of Iran‘s “Bill to Support the Culture of Chastity and Hijab” by its parliament represents a dangerous escalation in the Iranian authorities’ efforts to suppress women’s rights and control their lives. […]