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
What’s happening with the Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project? The Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP) has recently released draft environmental and social safeguard documents for public consultation. This project aims to support communities in Myanmar by improving their livelihoods and well-being. How does this project benefit Myanmar communities? The MCLAP project focuses on enhancing … 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
Over 300 Representatives Gather for Second Africa Review of Global Compact for Migration What was the event about? 300+ representatives from African member states, stakeholders, UN, and African Union Commission Second Africa review of Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) Co-convened by IOM and UN ECA on behalf of UN Migration Network … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) congratulates Nihon Hidankyo on winning the Nobel Peace Prize for their relentless efforts to prevent the use of nuclear weapons in the future. What does this award mean for global peace? The recognition of Nihon Hidankyo’s work highlights the importance of nuclear disarmament. This award serves as … Read more
Girls and Young Women in Nigeria: A Call for Empowerment What Abuses Did Girls and Young Women Suffer in Nigeria? Forced marriages Domestic servitude Sexual violence In Boko Haram captivity, survivors faced years of horrific abuses. How Can We Help? Support the new petition by Amnesty International. What Do the Survivors Need? Access to medical … Read more
What was the outcome of the UN HRC resolution on Afghanistan? UN HRC extended the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan. Resolution failed to establish an independent international accountability mechanism. Why did Amnesty International voice concerns about the resolution? Resolution did not do enough to support justice for the people of Afghanistan. Lacked … Read more
Following the recent interactive dialogue with the UN expert on Haiti, where Amnesty International expressed its deep concern over gang-related violence, particularly against children, perpetrated in total impunity, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, stated: What are the Heartbreaking Stories Documented by Amnesty International? Children forced to work for gangs Girls subjected to rape … Read more
IRAP Files Lawsuit Over Denial of Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans What is the background of the case? Five Afghan nationals working with U.S. mission denied access to the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. State Department refused Chief of Mission (COM) approval without providing a required explanation. Applicants left in the dark about eligibility and … Read more
Iraq: Reject changes to Personal Status Law which would allow child marriage and further entrench discrimination Why is it crucial for Iraqi lawmakers to reject amendments to the Personal Status Law? The proposed changes could permit girls as young as nine to be married Elimination of the legal marriage age of 18 for girls and … Read more