The Continued Repression of Free Speech in Egypt A Prominent Opposition Politician and Publisher Facing Arbitrary Detention Hisham Kassem, a prominent opposition politician and publisher in Egypt, has been arbitrarily detained since August 20th solely for exercising his right to freedom of expression. His case has drawn international attention and […]
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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 […]
UK’s Treatment of Asylum-Seeking Families and Children: A Disastrous Humanitarian Crisis
Children and Families Seeking Asylum Face Dire Conditions in the UK The Current Conditions A report released by Human Rights Watch and Just Fair shed light on the inadequate living conditions that children and their families face when seeking asylum in the United Kingdom. The report, titled “‘I Felt So […]
The Battle for Reproductive Rights in Poland: A Disturbing Witch Hunt Against Women and Doctors
Abortion Witch Hunt Targets Women, Doctors in Poland: Violation of Rights Introduction The Polish government’s intensified pursuit of alleged abortion-related activities has created a climate of fear and increased risks for women and girls in the country, according to a recent report from Human Rights Watch. The government’s actions, including […]
Hong Kong’s Controversial Legal Battle: Putting Children’s Sheep Fiction on Trial
Hong Kong Unleashes Courts against Children’s Sheep Fiction: A Disturbing Violation of Freedom of Expression A Loss of Freedoms in Hong Kong In the latest blow to freedom of expression in Hong Kong, the authorities have prosecuted a man for receiving a shipment of “seditious” books from the United Kingdom. […]
The Criminalization of Environmental Defenders in Mexico: Suppressing the Right to Protest
New Report Highlights Disproportionate Use of Criminal Law Against Environmental Defenders in Mexico The Threat to Peaceful Protests and Advocacy for Land, Territory, and Environment Amnesty International recently published a report titled “Mexico: Land and Freedom? Criminalizing defenders of land, territory and environment,” revealing the alarming trend of the disproportionate […]
Safeguarding Earth’s Lifeline: The Imperative of Protecting the Congo Rainforest
Insuring the Future by Protecting the Congo Rainforest Fossil Fuel Companies Eye the Congo Rainforest Fossil fuel companies are vying for the opportunity to drill for oil and gas in the Congo rainforest, an ecosystem that encompasses large parts of the Congo Basin and is the second-largest intact rainforest in […]
Bhutan: Inside the Dark Realities of Political Imprisonment
Bhutan: Urgent Action Needed to Address Dire Conditions for Political Prisoners Introduction In a troubling development, a recently released political prisoner from Bhutan has shed light on the severe conditions faced by those unjustly detained in the country for political offenses. Human Rights Watch has reported that at least 36 […]
Solution or Stagnation: The Uncertainty Surrounding Lebanon’s New School Year
Lebanon: New School Year at Risk – Government, Foreign Donors Should Ensure Schools Open to All Students The Situation in Lebanon The Education Ministry of Lebanon and foreign donor officials are currently in discussions regarding the financing for the upcoming school year. However, there is still a lack of funding, […]
International Community’s Imperative: Combating Impunity for Iran’s Brutal Crackdown – One Year On
The Need for International Justice: Addressing Impunity for Iranian Officials Introduction Amnesty International has called on the international community to take action and pursue pathways for justice at the international level to address systemic impunity for Iranian officials responsible for the unlawful killings of protesters and widespread torture. This request […]