The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece has been making strides in humanitarian efforts from 2016 to 2023. Let’s take a closer look at their impactful activities: What humanitarian actions have been carried out? Providing aid to refugees and migrants Supporting detainees in prisons Assisting families separated by conflicts How has the Red … Read more
European Court of Human Rights ruling on Sex Workers What does the ruling entail? European Court of Human Rights against sex workers seeking redress Ruling on the impact of the “Nordic model” on human rights Failures of criminalizing sex work highlighted by Amnesty International Why is criminalizing sex work harmful? Amnesty International emphasized that criminalizing … Read more
The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip has been operational for two months. What services are provided? Emergency medical care Surgical procedures Post-operative care How many patients have been treated so far? Over 500 patients have received medical attention at the hospital. Any challenges faced by the medical staff? Shortage of medical supplies … Read more
Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending The military authorities in Niger have tightened their grip on opposition, civil society, and independent media since taking power in a coup one year ago. They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum and at least 30 officials from the ousted government. Additionally, several journalists have … Read more
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is a cornerstone of global efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. One of the key bodies tasked with overseeing the implementation of the NPT is the Preparatory Committee for the Review Conference. The 2024 session of this committee recently took place, setting the stage … Read more
The United Nations Network on Migration for West and Central Africa Holds Dialogue on Global Compact for Migration Implementation What was the event about? The United Nations Network on Migration for West and Central Africa organized an interregional dialogue. The event focused on implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). Co-chaired … Read more
Reflecting on Pride Month As Pride Month comes to an end, let’s take a look at the celebrations and challenges faced by LGBTI communities around the world. Global Celebrations Countries like Angola, Botswana, and South Africa have decriminalized same-sex relations. Malawi, however, still upholds laws that criminalize consensual same-sex conduct. Leadership sentiments against same-sex relations … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is advancing pathways for human mobility in Rabat, Morocco What is the focus of the meeting? The meeting emphasizes ‘Regular Pathways for Human Mobility’ It falls under the Africa Pillar of IOM’s Africa-Europe Flagship Initiative Why is this initiative important? The initiative aims to: Facilitate orderly movement of people … Read more
Why should Qatari authorities release Abdullah Ibhais? FairSquare, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch advocate for his immediate release. UN committee determines his nearly three-year detention as arbitrary. What led to Abdullah Ibhais’ detention? Former media manager for the 2022 men’s World Cup, voiced concerns over migrant workers’ treatment. Arrested in 2019, months after revealing … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently conducted a session at the Global Health Forum of the Boao Forum for Asia. This event brought together key stakeholders and experts to discuss pressing humanitarian issues in the global health landscape. ### What topics were covered at the session? – Importance of access to healthcare … Read more