UN Human Rights Council Should Respond to Sudan Crisis
Since fighting broke out in Khartoum on April 15 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), both military forces have deployed throughout populated areas.
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A Chance for Justice in Burundi
The arrest of Burundi’s former prime minister, Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, should be followed by a full judicial investigation of abuses by the country’s security forces during his time in power, leading to the prosecution and fair trial of anyone responsible for serious crimes.
Bunyoni rose through the ranks
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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