Reacting to the tragic killing of Azerbaijani human rights defender Vidadi Isgandarli in France, Natalia Nozadze from Amnesty International has called for a swift and thorough investigation into the incident. What are the Possible Motives Behind the Killing? Vidadi Isgandarli was known for his criticism of the Azerbaijani president and government. The French authorities must … Read more
What happened in the Channel off the coast of Le Portel? 12 people lost their lives in a small boat capsizing. Several others are in critical condition. What is Enver Solomon’s response to the tragedy? Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, expressed deep sadness and condolences. What are the key points highlighted by Enver … 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
January How has Norway improved prison conditions for those with mental health problems? Isolation reduction and more resources allocated Why were Russian rock band Bi-2 members detained in Thailand? Concerns over persecution in Russia for anti-war stance What led to the withdrawal of a bill in Belgium undermining the right to protest? Pressure from trade … Read more
France: Hijab bans in French sport expose discriminatory double standards ahead of Olympic and Paralympic Games What did Amnesty International report reveal about hijab bans in French sports? The ban on French women athletes who wear headscarves at the Olympic Games violates human rights laws. The ban exposes the discriminatory nature of French authorities and … Read more