Human Rights – Page 2 – The Diplomatic Envoy

Climate Change: Human Security is in the Hands of the G7

September 12, 2021September 11, 2021 Charleigh Stone 0 Comments International Security, Climate Change, Human Rights, G7

In recent years, our understanding of the climate crisis has evolved beyond a singular environmental perspective to a complex, multifaceted approach that recognizes the broader implications of climate change. Evidence shows that climate change significantly impacts long-term human security by undermining the livelihoods of people, compromising their cultural values and identities, perpetuating internal displacement and forced migration, and challenging the ability of states to overcome insecurity.

2021 April 2021 International News Americas

United States Lifts Travel Ban on International Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda

April 13, 2021January 6, 2022 Marie Diawatan 0 Comments Travel Ban, International Criminal Court, war crimes, United States, Human Rights

On April 2, the United States lifted the sanctions and a travel ban on Fatou Bensouda, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to The Guardian.

2021 March 2021 International News Asia

Thailand Cracks Down on Continued Anti-Government Protests

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021 Marie Diawatan 0 Comments Thailand, election, Human Rights, activist, monarchy

On March 8, Thailand’s Bangkok Criminal Court detained three pro-democracy activists on the charge of insulting the monarchy, according to Human Rights Watch. Al Jazeera states that 15 other protesters were indicted over attending anti-government rallies on charges of sedition and disobeying a ban on public assemblies.

Campus Spotlight 2021 February 2021 Americas School of Diplomacy News

The Intersection of Language, Power, and Society: Dr. Amelia Tseng Talks About the Role of Language in International Relations

February 22, 2021August 16, 2021 Jasmine Deleon 0 Comments migration, Human Rights, nationalism, language

“Language is like water for fish or air for humans; we can’t live without it and it’s everywhere,” states Dr. Amelia Tseng, an award-winning linguist, professor of world languages and culture at American University, and researcher at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

Winter 2021 Edition Analysis Asia

The World’s Largest Democracy in Peril: Changing Tides of Politics in India

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Hamzah Khan 0 Comments India, Human Rights, nationalism, Modi

India represents the world’s largest democracy, with an approximate population of 1.3 billion people residing in the country. Since the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, came into power in 2014, there has been a fundamental reshaping of Indian politics with an increasing trend towards undemocratic governance.

2021 February 2021 Eastern Europe International News

Near-Total Abortion Ban Takes Effect in Poland

February 8, 2021June 14, 2021 Shweta Parthasarathy 0 Comments abortion law, Poland, Human Rights, Protest

The government of Poland has instituted a near-total ban on abortions, spurring protests across the country. The ban suddenly took effect nearly three months after the country’s constitutional court ruled abortions of congenitally damaged fetuses unconstitutional.

Eastern Europe November 2020 International News 2020

Controversy over the Use of Cluster Bomb Weapons in Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict

November 17, 2020January 18, 2022 Taylor Knecht-Woytsek 0 Comments Conflict, weapons, civilians, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Human Rights

The international community are raising concerns over the recent discovery of the use of cluster bomb weapons in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. On October 28, a strike over the Nagorno-Karabakh region was flagged by Azerbaijan, which accused Armenia of using cluster bombs in a civilian area. Wednesday’s attack killed 21 civilians and injured 70, The BBC estimates.

October 2020 International News 2020 Europe

Protests Erupt Across Poland and Abroad Following Strict Abortion Law

November 3, 2020November 1, 2020 Kiara McGaughey 0 Comments Protests, Poland, Human Rights, COVID-19, Abortion

Thousands of people in Poland are taking to the streets in protest over a new court ruling on abortion, reports the New York Times. The nation’s top court’s decision completely bans the practice except in cases of rape, incest, or health necessity.

World October 2020 International News 2020

Outrage from Human Rights Activists after Russia and China Elected on UN Human Rights Council

October 26, 2020January 18, 2022 Anita Baloukjy 0 Comments China, Russia, UNHCR, Human Rights, United Nation

Russia and China won seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council on October 13, causing outrage among human rights activists, while Saudi Arabia failed to secure a seat. While Russia and Cuba ran unopposed, Saudi Arabia and China were in a five-way race, with Pakistan receiving 169 votes, Uzbekistan 164, Nepal 150, China 139, and Saudi Arabia just 90 votes.

October 2020 International News Asia 2020

Amnesty International Halts Work in India, Citing Government Pushbacks

October 26, 2020June 15, 2021 Andrea Hebel 0 Comments U.S., India, Kashmir, Human Rights, Amnesty International

International human rights group Amnesty International recently announced that they are halting operations in India and laying off all staff due to the Government of India freezing the organization’s bank accounts and forcing all ongoing campaigns and research work to be paused. In their statement, the organization condemned this action, calling it the latest action in a continued “witch-hunt” of human rights organizations by the Government of India.