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Clara Steitz

Global Plastics Treaty: Opportunity to Protect Rights

(New York) – Governments attending negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty should ensure that the new treaty protects human rights throughout the plastic life cycle, Human Rights Watch said today, releasing a question-and-answer document about the human rights impacts of plastic production, use, and disposal. Governments are to meet in Punta

Plastics and Human Rights: Questions and Answers

Plastic production, use, and disposal have significant impacts on human rights.Plastics contain toxic chemical additives, which can pose significant threats to human health.

Thailand: Police Forcibly Disperse APEC Protesters

(New York) – Thai riot police used apparently excessive force to disperse demonstrators protesting against the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok on November 18, 2022, Human Rights Watch said today. Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha should promptly order an impartial investigation into alleged beatings and the use of rubber

What is All this Fuss about Rights?

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash People seem to think that anyone who complains about their “rights” is some sort of crybaby ninny. I hear comments all the time like, “Rights? You already don’t have any rights, why are you so upset about losing any more?” Or quite the

India: Serious Concerns Raised at UN Rights Review

(New York) – The Indian government should promptly adopt and act on the recommendations that United Nations member states made at the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review process on November 10, 2022, six international human rights groups said today. The recommendations cover a range of key concerns including

Polish Government Notified of Their Crime of Attempting to Legalise Genocide

On 1 October 2022, Dr.

Tom Emmer Pushes ESG LGBTQ Agenda as He Vies for House Majority Whip

The Many Benefits of Meditation

STORY AT-A-GLANCE There is growing evidence to show that meditation can make you healthier and happier.

‘Science for Hire,’ a Gary Null Production

STORY AT-A-GLANCE In 2003, Gary Null, Ph.D., was a coauthor of the bombshell “Death by Medicine” article which described how the conventional American medical system had become the No.

Germany Tries to Stop Free Speech Returning to Elon Musk's Twitter

Germany, a country known for its authoritarian governments and strict “hate speech” laws, is moving to prevent free speech from returning to Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform. Politicians in the European country, now under the rule of the left-wing Social Democratic

10 Psychological Distance Tricks You Will Think Are Magic

Are you a person who procrastinates when faced with overwhelming tasks? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet, or perhaps you are a compulsive shopper? Have you ever expressed something you later regretted? Are you contented or disappointed with your life? If any of the above rings

Philippines Swiftly Investigates Journalist’s Killing

The Philippine authorities responded with uncharacteristic speed to the fatal shooting of hard-hitting broadcast journalist Percival Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid.

Protect Freedom of Expression in Mali

In Mali, media professionals are facing harassment and intimidation over their real or perceived criticism of the transitional government.