The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope visited Mongolia, highlighting the intersection of climate change and migration. Why are women and girls particularly vulnerable? Amy Pope emphasized the vulnerability of women and girls to the impacts of climate change. What event did she speak at? She addressed the audience at … Read more
Responding to a recent court ruling in Thailand, Amnesty International acknowledges the importance of the decision that supports victims’ and their families’ request to file a criminal lawsuit against officials allegedly responsible for the deadly dispersal of a protest in 2004. What does Amnesty International say about the court ruling? Amnesty International considers the court … Read more
Commenting on the quarterly immigration statistics released by the Home Office on 22 August 2024 and relating to the year ending June 2024, Imran Hussain, Executive Director of External Affairs at the Refugee Council, shared insights on the current situation. Asylum Backlog: Over 118,000 men, women, and children are waiting for an initial decision on … Read more
Responding to the Ukrainian Parliament’s ratification of the Rome Statute, Amnesty International’s Erika Guevara Rosas commended the decision and emphasized its importance for justice. Why is Ukraine’s ratification of the Rome Statute significant? Crucial for justice for victims of international crimes during Russia’s invasion Demonstrates the government’s commitment to ICC rights and obligations However, a … Read more
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What is happening in Sudan? Recent reports indicate that thousands of civilians in Sudan are currently trapped in the midst of fighting, with no safe haven to escape to. Why are civilians at risk? The ongoing conflict in Sudan has left innocent civilians vulnerable and without protection, putting their lives at risk. What are the … Read more
Workshop Validates Report on Reintegration of Returning Migrants What was the purpose of the workshop? A workshop was organized by the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) to validate the report on mapping actors and programs supporting the reintegration of returning migrants. When and where did the workshop take place? The workshop took place from 8 … Read more
Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions: Celebrating African Humanitarian Traditions What is the significance of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions? The Geneva Conventions are a set of international treaties that establish the standards of humanitarian law. These conventions play a vital role in protecting the rights of civilians, prisoners of war, and other … Read more
Amnesty International analyzes European Court of Human Rights climate judgments Amnesty International has released a briefing examining three significant climate rulings by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) issued on April 9, 2024. What is the focus of the analysis? The briefing delves into the new climate jurisprudence established by the ECtHR. It spotlights … Read more
What are the latest attacks against the Rohingya in Myanmar? Amnesty International has highlighted the increasing deadly attacks against Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, which resemble the atrocities of August 2017. The situation in Rakhine State is disturbingly familiar, with killings, empty towns, and eroded Rohingya history and identity. Rohingya civilians are caught in … Read more