Amnesty International Reacting to the Polish government’s new migration strategy Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayake, criticizes the proposal to suspend the right to seek asylum, calling it “flagrantly unlawful.” The strategy cites the threat of Russia and Belarus using migration to destabilize the country. What are the key concerns raised by Amnesty International? … Read more
Coalition Demands the Halt of Discriminatory Algorithm in French Social Security Why is the Algorithm Discriminatory? Treats marginalized individuals with suspicion Violates human rights standards Discriminates against those with disabilities and low income Amnesty International and La Quadrature du Net call for immediate action to stop the discriminatory practice. What Revealed the Discriminatory Nature? LQDN … Read more
A Critical Review of Pakistan’s Human Rights Record What Infractions Have Been Identified? Two blasphemy-related extrajudicial executions by the police Crackdown on protests Enactment of the restrictive Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024 Arbitrary detention and mass arrests of opposition workers and leaders Ban on Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Harassment of human rights defenders like … Read more
Why is Safe and Legal Abortion Still a Distant Dream in Poland? Anna Błuś journeyed back to Poland a year ago to vote in hopes of abortion law change. Exit polls revealed high turnout and anticipation for change after 8 years of rule by PiS party. Promises were made to reform the strict abortion laws, … Read more
Why are Israeli authorities facing criticism for recent actions? Israeli authorities issued “evacuation” orders to residents of North Gaza governorate, forcing displacement. Access to essential supplies like food and fuel was restricted, endangering civilians. Civilian death toll continued to rise due to Israeli air strikes. What is the response from Amnesty International? Amnesty International called … Read more
Write for Rights Campaign: Impactful Stories of Change How does Write for Rights Campaign Transform Lives? Every year, people globally engage in Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign, making a significant difference through simple actions. By writing letters, sending posts, or signing petitions, individuals contribute to changing the world with minimal effort. Started in 2001 … Read more
Recharge for Rights When it comes to human rights due diligence reporting in the electric vehicle industry, how do leading manufacturers stack up? Leading electric vehicle giants BYD, Mitsubishi, and Hyundai rank poorly in a recent human rights study by Amnesty International. The study highlights the lack of transparency in addressing human rights risks in … Read more
Amnesty International’s Write for Rights Campaign What is Write for Rights? Amnesty International’s “Write for Rights” campaign occurs annually on 10 December, Human Rights Day. The initiative aims to make a difference in the lives of people or communities facing or at risk of human rights violations. How Did It Begin? More than two decades … Read more
Philippines Authorities Utilizing Facebook to Target Young Activists How is Facebook Being Used for Red-Tagging Campaigns? The government is using digital tools and misinformation to harass activists. Activists facing tangible harm offline due to red-tagging. What is the Impact of Red-Tagging on Young Activists? Instigating direct threats and attacks on critics. Leading to self-censorship and … Read more
Today, the UN Human Rights Council made a significant move to address the escalating human rights crisis in Venezuela. Discover more about the decision below: What did the UN Human Rights Council do? Renewed the mandate of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM) for two years. Extended the mandate of the Office of the … Read more