The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Government of Mali and Belgian Embassy, launched a new regional initiative focusing on migration and climate change in Mali and neighboring Sahelian countries. What does this initiative aim to achieve? Support the development and implementation of data-based policies Address the impact of migration and climate … Read more
What happened to the ICRC office in Gaza? Recently, the ICRC office in Gaza was surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians and unfortunately damaged due to nearby shelling. Why was the ICRC office in Gaza targeted? The reason behind the damage to the ICRC office in Gaza was the result of being surrounded by displaced … Read more
Reacting to the Emergency Law on Migration in Finland Amnesty International’s Concerns Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayake expressed grave concerns over Finland’s approval of an emergency law on the “instrumentalization” of migration. The law is seen as a threat to asylum access and protection from refoulement in the country, raising fears … Read more
What is the latest update from Gaza? International humanitarian agencies are urging for civilians to be protected amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The violence must not target innocent people who are caught in the crossfire. How are humanitarian agencies responding? Providing aid and support to those affected by the conflict. Campaigning for the protection … Read more
Responding to Extreme Climate Events in South Asia Marta Schaaf, Programme Director for Climate, Economic Social Justice and Corporate Accountability at Amnesty International, highlighted the repercussions of the recent extreme climate events in South Asia. Failure of Collective Human Rights-Consistent Climate Action Human-caused climate change has intensified extreme climate events in the region. Intense heatwaves … Read more
Challenges Facing LGBTI Activists in Istanbul, Türkiye Why is Pride Facing Bans and Backlash in Türkiye? Pride marches in Türkiye banned since 2015 Activists still gather for Istanbul Pride and Istanbul Trans Pride Excessive police force poses dangers What Risks are Activists like Can Facing? Activist Can shares their personal story: Recalls facing threats and … Read more
“Hamas and other armed groups must immediately release civilians held hostage in Gaza” Why is it Urgent to Release Hostages in Gaza? Hamas and armed groups must release all civilian hostages immediately Tens of thousands in Israel demand a ceasefire agreement for hostage release 116 individuals held hostage, 43 confirmed dead by Israeli authorities What … Read more
Concerns rise over health of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Why is Ales Bialiatski’s health a cause for concern? Ales Bialiatski, Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been in prison for three years Reports of rapidly deteriorating health Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe calls for immediate release Amid the third anniversary of Ales Bialiatski’s imprisonment, … Read more
What Happened to the Activists? Following the arbitrary arrest of two activists from the National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (FNDC), Samira Daoud, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, called for immediate action. Immediate Release Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah have been held in secret detention against international law. … Read more
After 30 years, a family in Azerbaijan finally received the remains of their missing loved one, allowing them to honor them with a proper burial. What led to this emotional event? Family’s perseverance and determination Efforts by authorities to locate and return the remains Closure after years of uncertainty Why is this story significant? Highlighting … Read more