UN Experts Criticize Nepal’s Transitional Justice Bill United Nations experts have raised concerns about a bill to amend Nepal‘s transitional justice law, stating that it would hinder the prosecution of individuals responsible for serious crimes committed during the country’s 1996-2006 conflict. The proposed law would impede investigations into crimes such […]
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Ecuador’s Pre-Electoral Violence: Safeguarding Human Rights Amidst Tumultuous Times
Ecuador Faces Escalating Violence and Human Rights Concerns A Crisis of Insecurity Over the past few months, Ecuador has been grappling with a severe crisis of insecurity, particularly in coastal areas near the cities of Guayaquil and Esmeraldas. The country has witnessed a sharp increase in its homicide rate and […]
Protecting Human Rights in Ecuador: Ensuring Safety in Times of Pre-Electoral Violence
Concerns over Political Violence and Human Rights Violations in Ecuador In response to the recent killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, there is growing concern over the state of violence in Ecuador and the potential for grave human rights violations. Amnesty International has called for swift action to investigate these […]
Unveiling the Pursuit of Justice: Hope and Accountability for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings
South Sudan Awaits Justice for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings A Call for Accountability On August 8, 2022, shocking videos and photographs circulated on social media that appeared to show South Sudan government forces executing captured fighters from an armed opposition group in Mayom county. These disturbing images of violence and brutality […]
Ethiopia’s Amhara Region: Navigating a Turbulent Storm
Deepening Crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region Introduction Ethiopia‘s Amhara region has been grappling with a deepening crisis, marked by violent unrest, armed conflict, and widespread abuses. In recent weeks, the conflict has escalated, leading to an increase in civilian casualties. This situation raises concerns about the protection of human rights, […]
Iraq’s Media Ban on “Homosexuality” and “Gender” Must Be Reversed Immediately
The Dire Consequences of Iraq‘s Media Ban on Homosexuality An Attack on Freedom of Expression and Human Rights Amnesty International has recently condemned the directive issued by the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) which mandates that media outlets replace the term “homosexuality” with “sexual deviance” in their published and […]
The Ongoing Struggles: The Plight of People with Disabilities in Spain Heats up Once Again
Another Hot Summer for People with Disabilities in Spain August 8, 2023 11:07AM EDT | Dispatches Introduction As the summer heatwave continues to sweep across Spain, people with disabilities find themselves facing unique challenges and struggles. The extreme heat, exacerbated by the ongoing climate crisis, has a detrimental impact on […]
“Calling for Change: Reforming Lebanon’s Insult and Defamation Laws”
Amnesty International Launches Campaign Calling for Repeal of Lebanon‘s Insult and Defamation Laws Background In the midst of a potential constitutional crisis in Lebanon, Amnesty International has launched its #MyOpinionIsNotaCrime campaign. The organization is calling on the Lebanese Parliament to abolish all laws that criminalize insult and defamation. This move […]
Why the IMF Should Play a Role in Expanding Nepal’s Child Grant Program
Nepal: IMF Should Help Expand Child Grant Program Affordable Government Policy Protects Children’s Rights but Not Reaching Most Families In a recent letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the organization to help expand social protection to all children in Nepal under its Child […]
Chaotic Social Security Reform in Sri Lanka: A Violation of People’s Rights
In Sri Lanka, Chaotic Social Security Reform Denies People’s Rights The Plight of Shanthi Last month, Shanti, a resident of a town near Colombo, saw her home’s electricity cut off by the Sri Lankan electricity company. Shanti had lost her job during the country’s severe economic crisis last year and […]