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A dispute between Liberia’s War Crimes Court Office and a civil society coalition dominated a recent transitional justice conference in Monrovia. Officials and advocates called for collaboration, even as disagreements deepened over who should submit legislation to establish the court. The conference, organized by the Liberia Civil Society Organization Initiative on Transitional Justice in partnership […]
A growing movement in the UK is targeting human rights protections, specifically reproductive freedoms, abortion access, and the rights of LGBTI individuals. Analysis has revealed a network of organizations working to undermine these protections and spread what is described as shame and fear. Researchers have mapped the activities and finances of 65 anti-rights groups operating […]
The United Nations special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, sent letters to numerous American companies in the spring of 2025, warning them of potential inclusion in a UN report for contributing to human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank. These letters, marked “confidential,” targeted firms like Alphabet, Amazon, Caterpillar, Chevron, Hewlett Packard, IBM, […]
Nepal faces general elections on March 5. Ahead of the vote, Amnesty International has released a 10-point human rights charter. The organization urges political parties and candidates to prioritize human rights and the rule of law. Key Areas of the Human Rights Charter The charter outlines recommendations for an incoming government to address human rights […]
Amnesty International UK is a registered charity operating in England, Wales, and Scotland. The organization is structured as a company limited by guarantee. Organizational Information Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust is registered in England and Wales under number 03139939 and is a registered charity in England and Wales (1051681) and Scotland (SC039534). Amnesty International […]
A short-term mission trip to Jamaica resonated with Horacio Hall, founding pastor of Faithway Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Va., evoking memories of his family’s heritage. Hall, who grew up in Panama, has ancestral ties to Jamaica. The trip was part of the inaugural George Liele Global Initiative mission trip, a new effort by the […]
Ohio University’s Center for International Studies is offering a fully-funded Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad (GPA) in Ghana. The program, titled OHIO Ghana GPA: Transnational African and African Diaspora Identities, is designed for educators and aims to enhance understanding of West African perspectives. Program Overview The four-week curriculum development program will focus on the culture, language, […]
The European Commission’s sixth EU Rule of Law Report has expressed growing concern regarding the safety of journalists in Serbia, alongside issues related to editorial autonomy and pluralism within public service media. The report details violence against media professionals, but does not specifically address the role of police, President Aleksandar Vučić, and his supporters in […]
Canada’s partnership is seen as vital for knowledge transfer and skills development benefiting both Canada and Africa. The African Union has designated “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” as the Theme of the Year for 2025. Collaboration with Canada Canada’s involvement is considered essential for fostering knowledge transfer and skills development […]
The Human Rights Watch released its World Report 2026, detailing human rights practices in over 100 countries, including a critical assessment of the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term. The report highlights a concerning trend toward authoritarianism and impunity for human rights abuses within the country. In the 36th edition of the report, […]