Brazil: Uphold the Right to Vote Freely and Safely
(São Paulo) – Brazilian authorities should ensure that Brazilians can exercise their right to vote freely and safely in the October 2022 elections.
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Yes, 30000 Scientists Signed a Petition to Reject the Global Warming Agreement
We are at the rise of the Climate Change and Net Zero technocratic control nightmare. Thousands of websites out there claim the scientific consensus on the global threat that Climate Change means for humanity. Let's remind ourselves "Science is not about consensus, it is about facts".
Joint Statement: States Should Act to Protect Human Rights in Palestine, and Dismantle Israel’s Apartheid
In August, Israeli authorities raided the offices of seven Palestinian civil society organizations and ordered their closure in an attempt to stop their critical work, and further silence Palestinians. In response to this alarming escalation in the repression of our Palestinian partners, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Amnesty
Climate Change Hoax Exposed by Scientists
It is becoming clear for more and more people that the Climate Change political push is strongly driven by social control means.
Sri Lanka: Revoke Sweeping New Order to Restrict Protest
(New York) – The Sri Lankan government should reverse a new regulation that unlawfully restricts protests in large areas of the capital, Colombo, Human Rights Watch said today.
White House Offers Asylum to Russians Fleeing the Mobilization
The White House is converting asylum laws into another weapon in its proxy war against Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
Multipolar World Order – Part 2
In Part 1, we discussed the nature of “world order” and global governance.
Statement Regarding BSR’s HRA for Meta on Palestine & Israel
We, the undersigned human rights organizations, commend the publication of Business for Social Responsibility’s (BSR) Human Rights Due Diligence Report of Arabic and Hebrew content on Meta’s platforms in the Israel/Palestine context in May 2021. For years, digital and human rights organizations have been calling for an
Japan Should Strengthen New Business and Human Rights Guidelines
Japan’s recently adopted guidelines on responsible use of supply chains are a missed opportunity to entrench strong human rights requirements in a global business superpower.
Venezuela: UN Experts Mandate Should be Renewed
We thank the UN Fact-Finding Mission for its reports highlighting ongoing serious human rights abuses in Venezuela.
ICC Starts Trial against Central African Republic Rebel Leader
Today, the trial of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Seleka commander in the Central African Republic, began before International Criminal Court (ICC).
Latin America Should Take a Stand on Repression in Russia
While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to draw global attention, the international community should not forget Russia’s ongoing repression within its own territory and its dire impact on Russian citizens. Just as many Latin American nations have spoken out about the situation in Venezuela at the United
Lebanon: Syrian Refugee Apparently Tortured to Death
(Beirut) – Lebanese authorities should transfer the prosecution of security force members charged in the torture and murder of a Syrian refugee from inherently unfair military courts to the ordinary criminal courts, Human Rights Watch, Legal Agenda, Amnesty International, and MENA Rights Group said today. Members of State Security, one of
Deafening Silences: propaganda through censorship, smearing and coercion
There is a case to be made that the most important part of any propaganda campaign is the drive to ensure that certain voices, claims and arguments either never see the light of day or otherwise remain contained within “fringe” or “alternative” circles.
Since the start of the COVID event,
“Political Protest Is Not a White Collar Crime”
On July 30, 2002, President George W.