Climate change is increasingly driving violations of the right to life and the right to health. In fact, climate change has been called “the greatest global health threat facing the world in the 21st century”. How does climate change impact health? Extreme weather events worsened by climate change pose serious threats to physical and mental … Read more
Human Rights Violations in Tunisia: A Concerning Issue Why is Tunisia Not a Safe Place for Migrants and Asylum Seekers? Rampant human rights violations against migrants and asylum seekers Lack of an asylum system in Tunisia Crackdown on civil society, judicial independence, and the media by the Tunisian government Challenges in determining nationalities or protection … Read more
Proposed changes threaten fair trial rights, empower abusive officials Why is the Egyptian Parliament urged to reject the proposed draft law? Amnesty International, Dignity, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists urge rejection. Enacted, the draft law would weaken fair trial rights. Abusive officials would gain further empowerment. What are the implications of … Read more
International Accountability Urgently Needed Amid Intensifying Post-Election Repression What is the call for action? 29 national and international organizations are urging the United Nations Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. The Mission plays a crucial role in pushing for accountability and maintaining international scrutiny. Why is … Read more
What is the latest news from Cambodia regarding human rights violations? At least 94 individuals have been arbitrarily arrested for criticizing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV) since late July 2024, as reported by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Among those arrested, 59 are still held unlawfully and charged for their peaceful expression, including … Read more
Address Serious Shortcomings; Robust Implementation is Key Why is Nepal’s transitional justice law important for advancing justice and accountability? The long-awaited transitional justice law in Nepal was adopted recently. This law has provisions that aim to address human rights violations during the 1996-2006 conflict. However, some elements of the law might hinder its success. How … Read more
What is the joint statement about? European Union urged to press India to end human rights abuses Five organizations call for immediate action from the Indian government Key concerns around discriminatory laws and policies highlighted Why is the EU-India human rights dialogue important? Annual dialogue considered a crucial opportunity for human rights advocacy Organizations emphasize … Read more
More than 160 people arrested since mid-June before upcoming SADC summit in Harare Evidence of torture or other ill-treatment “Sets a dangerous tone for the bloc’s commitment to human rights” – Idriss Ali Nassah Zimbabwean authorities must end their crackdown against opposition and civil society members ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit … 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
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