Tag: Activism

Amnesty International is calling for urgent action in response to a recent UN report that sheds light on the alarming ...

I Resigned Over the Bush War on Iraq … And Wish I Had More Resignations to Give! – CounterPunch

Why I Walked Away from the Bush Administration: A Call for Courageous Resignations!

In "I Resigned Over the Bush War on Iraq … And Wish I Had More Resignations to Give!" featured in ...

Break the Silence: End human rights violations in Afghanistan – Amnesty International

Shatter the Silence: Take a Stand Against Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan

Amnesty International's "Break the Silence" campaign shines a powerful spotlight on the alarming human rights violations unfolding in Afghanistan. As ...

Bangkokians rise in solidarity with Palestine in Sunday protest – asianews.network

Bangkok Stands United: Thousands Join Sunday Protest in Support of Palestine

In a powerful display of unity, Bangkokians came together on Sunday to stand in solidarity with Palestine, passionately advocating for ...

Bangladesh is Walking Against its Own Existence – NewsClick

Bangladesh: A Nation at a Crossroads in the Fight for Survival

In a compelling recent analysis, NewsClick sheds light on the alarming situation in Bangladesh, where political turmoil intertwines with pressing ...

From Afghanistan to New York: The Absence of Women in Global Dialogues and the Urgent Need for Action – Hasht-e Subh Daily

Bridging the Gap: Why Women’s Voices Are Essential in Global Conversations from Afghanistan to New York

In a world increasingly defined by conflict and crisis, the powerful voices of women are often silenced in global discussions. ...

Azerbaijan’s Imprisoned Women Journalists – Human Rights Watch

Voices Silenced: The Struggles of Imprisoned Women Journalists in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s women journalists are bravely confronting a rising tide of danger as they traverse a treacherous terrain of repression. Human ...

Afghanistan: 1.4 million girls still banned from school by de facto authorities – UNESCO

1.4 Million Afghan Girls Denied Education: A Call to Action

UNESCO reports that a staggering 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan are still denied the right to attend school under the ...

Arrests of Columbia pro-Palestine activists will not save Israel’s image – Al Jazeera English

Columbia’s Pro-Palestine Activists Arrested: A Move That Won’t Restore Israel’s Image

The recent arrests of pro-Palestine activists at Columbia University have ignited a fiery debate, underscoring the escalating tensions in the ...

Activists criticize high cost of Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor, one of the poorest nations – The Associated Press

Activists Slam Pope Francis’ Expensive Visit to Struggling East Timor

Activists are voicing their worries about the hefty costs tied to Pope Francis' visit to East Timor, a nation grappling ...

‘Fighting Israel’s battles’: Netizens denounce latest US aggression against Yemen – Press TV

Netizens Unite Against US Aggression in Yemen: A Call to Stand Up for Justice

Netizens are expressing fierce outrage over the latest US military actions in Yemen, viewing them as a troubling extension of ...

Arrests in Azerbaijan: Two oppositionists charged with incitement against state – JAMnews

Opposition Crackdown: Two Activists Arrested in Azerbaijan for Alleged Incitement

May 21, 2025

Authorities in Azerbaijan have taken a bold step by arresting two prominent opposition figures, accusing them of inciting unrest against ...

‘Shocking’ jail sentence given to Indonesian transgender woman over Jesus remark – South China Morning Post

Indonesian Transgender Woman Sentenced to Jail for Controversial Jesus Remark: A Shocking Verdict

May 21, 2025

An Indonesian transgender woman has been handed a contentious jail sentence for her comments about Jesus, igniting a firestorm of ...

Tajikistan: Pamiri minority facing systemic discrimination in ‘overlooked human rights crisis’ – Amnesty International

Unveiling the Silent Struggle: The Pamiri Minority’s Fight Against Systemic Discrimination in Tajikistan

May 21, 2025

Amnesty International shines a spotlight on a pressing human rights crisis in Tajikistan, where the Pamiri minority endures systemic discrimination. ...

Gallery: NZ women call for long-term peace and justice in Palestine – Evening Report

Empowered Voices: NZ Women Unite for Lasting Peace and Justice in Palestine

In a remarkable show of unity, women from across New Zealand came together to champion lasting peace and justice in ...

Bahraini children torn from classrooms, thrown into prisons – IFEX

From Classrooms to Cells: The Harrowing Fate of Bahraini Children

In Bahrain, a disturbing trend is emerging as children are being taken from their classrooms and locked away in prisons. ...

Back to basics: Fighting for women’s rights under the Taliban – UN Women

Reclaiming Rights: The Struggle for Women’s Empowerment Under Taliban Rule

Under the shadow of Taliban rule, women in Afghanistan are grappling with harsh limitations on their rights. UN Women is ...

In Indonesia and Malaysia, boycotts hammer McDonald’s, Starbucks – Al Jazeera English

Boycotts Shake Up McDonald’s and Starbucks in Indonesia and Malaysia

In Indonesia and Malaysia, a wave of boycotts against McDonald’s and Starbucks is sweeping through the streets, ignited by consumer ...

Brunei Darussalam: Claims of ‘preventive’ stoning and amputation laws are callous and reckless – Amnesty International

Brunei’s Controversial ‘Preventive’ Stoning and Amputation Laws: A Callous Approach to Justice

Amnesty International has fiercely criticized Brunei Darussalam's adoption of brutal 'preventive' stoning and amputation laws, describing them as both heartless ...

New Delhi’s Quiet Student Solidarity With Palestine – The Diplomat

New Delhi’s Students Unite in Silent Support for Palestine