Articles
Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years
Al Jazeera, 13 June 2024
One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.
Shock at impact on civilians of Israeli raid in Gaza to free hostages
UNHR, 11 June 2024
Spokesperson of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says that they are “shocked at the impact on civilians of the Israeli forces’ operation in An Nuseirat to secure the release of four hostages.” and that the strategy of the operation “calls into question whether the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution […] were respected by the Israeli forces.”
How a teenager’s death sparked human rights concerns in Ecuador
Al Jazeera, 11 June 2024
Carlos Javier Vega was arrested and murdered at a military checkpoint. To justify its actions, the armed forces cited an executive order which said a state of emergency was necessary to address the “internal armed conflict” unfolding in Ecuador. Human Rights Watch stated that soldiers “have been slow to provide aid”.
The Guardian view on the rule of law in Hong Kong: the verdict of foreign judges is damning
The Guardian, 11 June 2024
The conviction of peaceful pro-democracy activists is another shameful moment in the ongoing crackdown
In Brazil’s Semi-Arid Region, Small Farmers Work Exhausted Lands, Hoping a New Government Will Revive the War on Desertification
Inside Climate News, 9 June 2024
Deforestation, erosion and overgrazing, compounded by government neglect and climate change, created a crisis. But Brazil’s new leaders have made land restoration a priority and are looking to the international community for funding.
Georgia introduces Russian-style crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights
Politico, 4 June 2024
Proposal targets same-sex marriages, changing gender, and erasing public references to the community.
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