By Laura Moskwa | Published 4th January 2026 Poland consistently ranks as one of the fastest growing economies in Europe, but, it also ranks highly on another dangerous scale: LGBT+ phobia. LGBT+ phobia is defined as ‘any form of discrimination towards an LGBT+ person because of the LGBTphobic views of the perpetrator’, according to The … Continue reading LGBTIQ+ Rights in Poland: The Fight for Equality
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An Overview of the Human Rights Situation in Burma
By Elliott Clark | Published 16th December 2025 The Burmese Junta has made numerous violations of human rights since it launched its coup against democratically elected President Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021. This report provides a brief overview of four major issues within Burma today. These being the lack of free and fair elections, the … Continue reading An Overview of the Human Rights Situation in Burma
Femicide in Kenya
By Nicolette Maina | Published 15th December 2025 In 2024, a femicide report revealed a drastic surge in cases with a record number of 170 in just one year. This included Rita Waeni, a 20-year-old university student who was found in a garbage bag in a rental apartment in Nairobi with her body parts dismembered – a … Continue reading Femicide in Kenya
One Year After The Fall: Echoes of a Totalitarian Regime
By Lubana Hassamy | Published 8th December 2025 Trigger warning: this article contains graphic descriptions of torture and violence. December 8, 2025 marks the first anniversary since the collapse of the former dictator, Bashar Al-Assad, who ruled Syria ruthlessly with an iron fist. Assad was toppled by the Syrian opposition group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by the … Continue reading One Year After The Fall: Echoes of a Totalitarian Regime
The Discovery of The Chemmani Mass Graves
By Abhita Keerthikumaran | Published 23rd November 2025 The discovery of the Chemmani mass graves marked a turning point for the government of Sri Lanka in consistent denial of the Tamil genocide during the armed conflict. This discovery highlights the failures of a flawed governing body that continues to neglect to bring those responsible to … Continue reading The Discovery of The Chemmani Mass Graves
Amnesty International UK Feminist Network: My Body My Rights Campaign
by Charlie Waring | Published 23rd November 2025 The My Body My Rights campaign advocates for bodily autonomy, combatting the rise of far right and anti-human rights movements in the UK. No politician, system, or society should have the power to control our bodies. We are fighting for a future where all people can easily … Continue reading Amnesty International UK Feminist Network: My Body My Rights Campaign
A Nation Without Women: The Taliban’s War on Female Existence
Women By Jasmine Hayward Published: 4th July 2025 Afghan women covering their faces with the niqab under Taliban law. The Taliban’s systemic oppression of Afghani women has created one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with deliberate violations of their fundamental human rights. Among the most alarming is the restriction on women’s access to … Continue reading A Nation Without Women: The Taliban’s War on Female Existence
Climate Change: The Real Consequences
Environment By Chhayank Verma Published: 3rd July 2025 Despite their minimal contribution to global emissions, small island states face severe human rights challenges due to climate change. Rising sea levels and weather eruptions threaten human rights, which must be considered. Factors like displacement, health, and cultural preservation play an important role. Islands like Tuvalu and … Continue reading Climate Change: The Real Consequences
The Catastrophic Destruction from Hurricane Helene
Environment By Libby Mayne Published: 27th February 2025 Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend on 26th September 2024, where it then headed towards Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. Helene rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 4 storm in just 24 hours. With six states declaring Helene a major disaster, the … Continue reading The Catastrophic Destruction from Hurricane Helene
Amnesty International UK: Candle in the Dark
Blog By Salma Al-Assar Published: 30th January 2025 It was a privilege to be invited by AIUK to speak to MP’s and government officials about our primary campaign of the year, “The Impact on Children of Armed Conflict and War”. The event was centred on 5 contemporary human rights issues that are prevalent nationally and … Continue reading Amnesty International UK: Candle in the Dark
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