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Yanette Bautista: An Inspiring Story of Resilience What happened to Yanette’s sister Nydia? Nydia was forcibly disappeared in 1987. Her remains were found three years later, revealing she was murdered by state authorities. How did Yanette respond to this tragedy? She established her organization and advocated for better protection for women searchers. She spearheaded a … Read more
What is the UN Security Council? The UN Security Council (UNSC) is the most powerful political UN body, with a mandate to maintain international peace and security. 15 members: five permanent and 10 elected. Permanent members: China, France, Russia, UK, and USA. Can establish peacekeeping operations, impose sanctions, create international criminal tribunals, and more. What … Read more
Exploitation of Migrant Workers at Carrefour Sites in Saudi Arabia What Abuses Were Committed Against Migrant Workers? Deceived by recruitment agents Forced to work excessive hours Denied days off Cheated of earnings What Did Amnesty International’s Report Reveal? The abuses might constitute forced labor and human trafficking. Carrefour and partner Majid Al Futtaim failed to … Read more
Iranian Authorities Urged to Stop Imminent Execution of Mohammad Reza Azizi Why is Mohammad Reza Azizi Facing Execution? Mohammad Reza Azizi, now 21, was arrested at 17 and sentenced to death for a crime committed as a child. Iranian authorities plan to carry out his execution on October 21, 2024, in Shiraz, Fars province. What … Read more
Legal Deadline Looms for Justice Will Suspects Finally Face Consequences? October 25 deadline for 2004 Tak Bai massacre case 85 deaths demand accountability Former officials evading justice Background of the Tragedy Protest for unjust detentions turns violent 7 protesters killed immediately 78 detainees die in transit Official misconduct condemned Legal Battles Unfold Families seek justice … Read more
Climate change is increasingly driving violations of the right to life and the right to health. In fact, climate change has been called “the greatest global health threat facing the world in the 21st century”. How does climate change impact health? Extreme weather events worsened by climate change pose serious threats to physical and mental … Read more
Amnesty International Urges Immediate Release of Zambian Journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo Why was Thomas Allan Zgambo Arrested? Zambian authorities arrested journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo for his critical reporting. He was taken into custody without official charges after publishing a controversial article. What Does Amnesty International Say? “Journalism is not a crime. In fact, Zambia’s Constitution … Read more
Responding to reports that police in Mozambique’s Nampula city fired at and detained supporters of opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane at a rally following disputed national elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, addressed the situation: What is the Standpoint of Amnesty International? Amnesty International condemns the shooting and … Read more
19 international civil society organisations demand due process at the review of journalist Jose Rubén Zamora’s detention due on Friday 18 October 2024. What is the Current Situation? Journalist Zamora has been unjustly imprisoned since 29 July 2022. The substitute judge presiding over Zamora’s case faces social media stigmatization and a criminal complaint. At least … Read more
What are the key takeaways from the COP16 Biodiversity summit? The importance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework The need for a robust monitoring mechanism The crucial role of Indigenous Peoples and land-dependent communities The risks faced by environmental defenders and land protectors How crucial is the Global Biodiversity Framework? The Global Biodiversity Framework contains … Read more