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WHO is forging ahead with plans to implement a Global Digital Health Certificate

The proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (“IHR”) are a completely different set of proposals to the “Pandemic Treaty” that will not need to be signed by any President or Prime Minister, nor would the proposed amendments require the advice and consent of the Senate or Parliament. Amendments to

Apr 26, 2023 6 min read in Social issues Awareness Surveillance Digital Slavery Political Health

Washington Post: Mayorkas Plans Global Migrant Pipeline

President Joe Biden may open a welcome center for global migrants in the South American country of Colombia, according to a report in the Washington Post.

Apr 21, 2023 6 min read in Social issues

A history of Davos meetings in context of events at the time

This is a tour down memory lane and explores the history of the World Economic Forum (“WEF”). It has been shaping and shaped by geopolitics for decades. Leaders from around the world gather at Davos to set aside their differences and speak a common language, reaffirming their commitment to a

Apr 21, 2023 26 min read in Social issues

Hunger Profiteers, Granny Killers and Skin-Deep Morality

Today, a fifth (278 million) of the African population are undernourished, and 55 million of that continent’s children under the age of five are stunted due to severe malnutrition. In 2021, an Oxfam review of IMF COVID-19 loans showed that 33 African countries were encouraged to pursue austerity policies.

Apr 20, 2023 8 min read in Social issues

Australia: Press Vietnam on Poor Rights Record

(Sydney) – The Australian government should press Vietnam’s leadership to end its systemic human rights violations at the upcoming dialogue between the two countries, Human Rights Watch said today.

Apr 20, 2023 3 min read in Censorship Social issues

Nepal: Expand Child Grant Program to All Families

(Kathmandu) – The Nepali government should expand the Child Grant program to all families in the forthcoming budget as a crucial step toward ensuring the right of all children to an adequate standard of living, 16 Nepali and international civil society and human rights organizations said today in an open letter

Apr 18, 2023 4 min read in Social issues

Human Rights Crisis: Abortion in the United States After Dobbs

I.Executive Summary II.Factual Background A.Women’s Lives and Health on the Line B.Penalizing Healthcare: Criminalization, Civil Liability, and Involuntary Confinement C.

Apr 18, 2023 59 min read in Social issues Health

Must Support Environmental Defenders

Latin American and Caribbean countries are meeting next week in Argentina for the second meeting of the countries that have ratified of the Escazu Agreement – COP2, a treaty that seeks to protect the environment and its defenders. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva should use the opportunity of this

Apr 15, 2023 3 min read in Social issues Environmental

Russia: Sentencing for Prominent Kremlin Critic

(Berlin, April 14, 2023) – Moscow City Court is scheduled to deliver a verdict on April 17, 2023 in the criminal trial against the prominent Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza, Human Rights Watch said today. Russian authorities should immediately and unconditionally release Kara-Murza, who has been arbitrarily detained for the past

Apr 14, 2023 4 min read in Literature Social issues Censorship

Where Does Courage Come From?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This story, inspired by my conversation with Leslie Manookian, is about integrity, love, and spiritual spine.

Apr 14, 2023 15 min read in Social issues

US Secretary of State Should Press Vietnam on Rights during Visit

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Hanoi on April 14 to mark the 10th anniversary of the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership.

Apr 12, 2023 2 min read in Social issues

What Is Water Fluoridation

High levels of fluoride were detected in some areas, exceeding state and federal safe drinking water standards. It’s a problem that was detected months ago, but residents are just finding out about the issue

Apr 12, 2023 2 min read in Health Social issues Environmental Research

New World Order: The International Criminal Court and War on Russia

“It is in the ranks of the Party, and above all the Inner Party, that the true war enthusiasm is found. World-conquest is believed in most firmly by those who know it to be impossible.” George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four On 17 March, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant

Apr 6, 2023 8 min read in History Social issues Opinion

Rape Survivor Testifies Publicly in Guinea Massacre Trial

“I prefer to come in public to testify, in front of my nation.” With those words, rejecting the option of a closed session, Fatoumata Barry took the stand this March in Guinea and shared with the world the horrors that she – and hundreds of others – experienced on September 28, 2009.

Mar 31, 2023 2 min read in Social issues

Kosovo: War Crimes Trial to Begin in The Hague

(The Hague, March 31, 2023) – The trial of the former Kosovo leader Hashim Thaçi and three others on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity highlights the ongoing need for justice 24 years after the Kosovo war, Human Rights Watch said today. The trial, taking place before the

Mar 31, 2023 6 min read in Social issues

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