What is IOM’s Appeal for Funding? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking USD 18.5 million to deliver essential healthcare services to migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities in East, Horn, and Southern Africa. Why is the Funding Necessary? To provide critical health services To support populations at risk of mpox To … Read more
What happened in Yaoundé on 18-19 July 2024? A workshop was hosted in Yaoundé to harmonize the questionnaire for collecting data from crisis-affected populations in several regions. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) led the workshop United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) collaborated in organizing the event Why was the … Read more
Repression of Civic Space in Burundi Under President Ndayishimiye What’s the Situation? Activists, journalists, and the opposition in Burundi face intimidation and harassment. Severe restrictions on Burundian civil society persist. Is There Hope for Improvement? The ongoing wave of repression under President Ndayishimiye’s government has dimmed hopes for positive change. Signs of Progress? Initial releases … Read more
Address Serious Shortcomings; Robust Implementation is Key Why is Nepal’s transitional justice law important for advancing justice and accountability? The long-awaited transitional justice law in Nepal was adopted recently. This law has provisions that aim to address human rights violations during the 1996-2006 conflict. However, some elements of the law might hinder its success. How … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has a rich history that dates back to 1859, when it was founded in Geneva, Switzerland. How did the ICRC come to be? It was established by a Swiss businessman named Henry Dunant Dunant was inspired to create the organization after witnessing the aftermath of the Battle … Read more
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Speaks at Arms Trade Treaty Conference on World Humanitarian Day What was the occasion? ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric addressed the Tenth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty The event took place on World Humanitarian Day What did Mirjana Spoljaric highlight? Importance of preventing human suffering caused by irresponsible … Read more
What is the “anti-NGO law” in Venezuela? The Venezuelan National Assembly recently passed the “Law for the Control, Regularization, Operations and Financing of Non-Governmental and Related Organizations”, also known as the “anti-NGO law”. This law is part of ongoing efforts to suppress human rights and civil society organizations in the country. What does Amnesty International … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Urges Global Renewal of Geneva Conventions What did the ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric highlight in the speech? 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions Call for recommitment to the framework for armed conflict Premise of protecting life over justifying death Why is it important for the world to … Read more
Responding to the release from prison of Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye on 16 August, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Sarah Jackson, expressed relief. Why was Floriane Irangabiye imprisoned? Arrested in Bujumbura on 30 August 2022 Sentenced to ten years in prison on 2 January 2023 Convicted after a flawed trial … Read more
What is the joint statement about? European Union urged to press India to end human rights abuses Five organizations call for immediate action from the Indian government Key concerns around discriminatory laws and policies highlighted Why is the EU-India human rights dialogue important? Annual dialogue considered a crucial opportunity for human rights advocacy Organizations emphasize … Read more