The UN Human Rights Council must respond to the grave findings of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM) and renew its critical mandate, said Amnesty International as the FFM presented its latest report to the Council this week. What are the key findings of the report? Details a severe human rights crisis in Venezuela … Read more
Response to Ruling by the Constitutional Court of Taiwan: What are the key takeaways from E-Ling Chiu? E-Ling Chiu from Amnesty International Taiwan acknowledges the progress towards human rights in Taiwan. Emphasis on flaws in the death penalty system. Concerns about unfair proceedings leading to death penalties. Call for amendments to protect those with mental … Read more
The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) is set to focus on the critical issue of migration and its implications for global development. How will this event shape the future of sustainable development? Opportunity to Prioritize Migration UNGA 79 aims to spotlight migration as a key element in achieving sustainable development … Read more
What is the current situation in West Africa? The Red Cross teams have stepped up their efforts to provide humanitarian assistance in conflict areas of West Africa following devastating floods. How are the Red Cross teams responding? The Red Cross teams are working tirelessly to increase their assistance to those affected by the floods in … Read more
On August 12, 2019, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) marked the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions with a special event at the United Nations Office at Geneva. During the event, the ICRC launched the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Ambassadors Caucus Group to promote the importance of IHL. What is the Geneva … Read more
The Philippines: Reflecting on Our Humanitarian Impact in the First Half of 2024 What were the key areas of focus? Emergency response efforts Healthcare support Water and sanitation projects Education initiatives How did we make a difference? Reached thousands of individuals in need Provided essential supplies and medical care Implemented sustainable solutions for long-term impact … Read more
IRAP Report Exposes U.S. Government’s Inhumane Treatment of Refugee Families What is IRAP Revealing? IRAP uncovers the secretive practice of interdicting refugee families at sea. Refugees are detained indefinitely in inhumane conditions at the Migrant Operations Center in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Firsthand accounts from IRAP clients, previously detained refugees, and former staff paint a grim … Read more
IRAP Report Exposes Cruelty of U.S. Detention of Refugee Families at Guantanamo Bay Why is the U.S. Detention of Refugee Families at Guantanamo Bay Concerning? New Report Reveals Inhumane Conditions Refugees Held Indefinitely at Offshore Detention Center Call for Closure of Guantanamo Detention Center for Refugees Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) released a … Read more
The ‘Financial Action Task Force’ (FATF) in its Mutual Evaluation Report pulls up the Indian government on the risk to abuse that the non-profit sector faces in India, said Amnesty International today. It also flags the delay in prosecutions in India under its money laundering and anti-terrorism laws. What does the Mutual Evaluation Report highlight? … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) offers Water and Habitat training courses for engineers and technical staff. What are the training courses about? Providing essential knowledge and skills in water supply, sanitation, and construction in emergencies. Helping participants understand the role of engineering in humanitarian response. Who can benefit from these courses? Engineers … Read more