Amnesty International on Tuesday urged Ghana’s newly sworn-in president, John Mahama, to prioritize human rights. The organization emphasized the importance of tackling gender disparity, safeguarding women’s rights, maintaining the right to peaceful assembly, and guaranteeing a healthy environment for every citizen. Genevieve Partington, country director of Amnesty International Ghana, stated, “Now is the right time [...]
The United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) issued findings Wednesday regarding Benin, Egypt, Peru and Seychelles’ adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers. The findings come shortly after the committee concluded its 39th session. In its evaluations, the [...]
Legal and structural obstacles persist in bringing justice by victims of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers, the International Peace Institute (IPI) reported Tuesday. The report emphasizes the need for a more unified and victim-centered approach to address sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH) within UN peace operations. While SEA committed against host [...]
Transparency International, a global coalition focused on combating corruption, issued a statement on Thursday strongly urging the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) to take action on establishing global standards for overseeing political finance. The organization asserted that greater transparency in political funding is necessary to address ongoing corruption [...]
Amnesty International on Tuesday criticized Iran’s newly implemented mandatory veiling law, saying that it intensifies the systemic subjugation of women and girls. The law enforces harsh penalties, including imprisonment, corporal punishment, and even the death penalty for individuals who violate obligatory hijab rules. The “Law on Protecting the Family through the Promotion of the Culture [...]
The UN Special Rapporteur for health rights on Wednesday urged Chile to modify its constitution to comply with international human rights standards by ensuring universal health rights, arguing that constitutional changes are essential to guarantee fair access to healthcare, including safe abortion and mental health services. The right to health is essential for human dignity [...]
The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria made urgent appeals on Tuesday for all parties in the Syrian conflict to comply fully with international humanitarian law and safeguard civilians in light of a notable increase in hostilities. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic has voiced significant alarm regarding the escalating [...]
Amnesty International urged Saudi Arabia on Thursday to release individuals who have been detained “solely for exercising their right to freedom of expression online.” Amnesty International stated that the releases must occur before the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which Saudi Arabia will host from December 15 to 19. The rights group said Saudi [...]
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) published a report on Tuesday highlighting the worsening condition of press freedom in Afghanistan, with journalists encountering increasing limitations, arbitrary detentions, and a widespread atmosphere of fear and self-censorship, since the Taliban seized power in August 2021. Under Taliban control, Afghan journalists face numerous dangers, such as [...]
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, restricted the use of gendered bathrooms in the House to biological members of each sex on Wednesday. The measure has triggered anger among legislators and advocates and has once again brought the issues of transgender rights and their inclusion in society to the agenda of [...]
