Tag #Human Rights Violations

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Audrey Hepburn's Secret War: Resistance and Resilience

During World War II, Audrey Hepburn, then a teenager in the Netherlands, actively participated in the Dutch resistance, performing secret ballet shows to fund the resistance and later delivering coded messages for British forces, highlighting her bravery and resourcefulness in the face of Nazi occup...

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Justice Department Settles Biased Policing Investigation of Antioch Police Department

The Department of Justice reached a settlement with the Antioch Police Department following an investigation into racist and homophobic text messages exchanged by officers between late 2019 and early 2022; the agreement includes policy reviews, enhanced training, and five years of data collection on...

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Syria's Alawite Minority Faces Uncertain Future Under HTS Rule

Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria by the radical Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), concerns arise about the future of Alawite minorities, who fear persecution despite HTS's assurances of minority rights protection; past incidents of violence against Alawites, along with s...

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UK Councils Activate Emergency Shelters Amidst Rising Homelessness and Freezing Temperatures

Amidst freezing temperatures (-8.6C recorded in Aboyne) and amber weather warnings across the UK, councils activated Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (Swep) to provide emergency shelter for rough sleepers, despite rising homelessness (9,079 in September 2024) and associated deaths (1,474 in 2023),...

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No Poverty
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Oksana Makar Murder Sparks Nationwide Protests in Ukraine

The rape and murder of Oksana Makar in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, on March 9, 2012, by three men, one with powerful family connections, led to mass protests across Ukraine after the initial release of two suspects, highlighting issues of corruption and impunity.

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1032 Weeks of Protest: Cumartesi Anneleri Demand Justice for Disappeared Brothers

In Istanbul's Galatasaray Square, Cumartesi Anneleri held their 1032nd weekly protest, demanding answers regarding the disappearance of Ayhan and Ali Efeoğlu, brothers detained in 1992 and 1994, respectively, and criticizing the Turkish legal system's failure to bring perpetrators to justice.

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Spanish Church Launches Compensation Plan for Clerical Abuse Victims

The Spanish Catholic Church launched a new plan to compensate victims of clerical sexual abuse, despite prior refusal to do so, creating a commission to review cases and offer reparations. However, the plan faces criticism for its lack of independence, transparency, and potential for further delayin...

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Carter's Human Rights-Focused Foreign Policy: Successes and Setbacks

President Jimmy Carter's foreign policy, prioritizing human rights over support for authoritarian regimes, led to the return of the Panama Canal, peace accords between Egypt and Israel, and normalized US-China relations, but was also marked by the Iran hostage crisis.

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Mexico Dismantles Transparency Institute, Raising Concerns About Democratic Backsliding

Mexico's National Transparency Institute (INAI), crucial for public information requests, was dissolved on December 20, 2020, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and reduced government accountability, despite assurances from President Claudia Sheinbaum of stricter transparency.

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Record Migrant Deaths in English Channel Amidst Rising Arrivals

In 2024, a record 77 migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats, as nearly 37,000 people arrived—a 25% increase from 2023—prompting calls for increased safety measures and legal migration routes.

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CHP Official Visits Jailed Figures, Raising Concerns About Turkish Justice

CHP deputy Murat Emir visited Silivri prison, meeting with Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer and Gezi defendants Tayfun Kahraman, Can Atalay, and Osman Kavala, highlighting concerns over their detentions and the Turkish justice system.

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Syrian Security Forces Arrest "Azrael of Saydnaya" in Homs Crackdown

Aous Saloum, nicknamed "Azrael of Saydnaya," a Syrian man accused of killing and torturing prisoners in Saydnaya prison, was arrested in Homs, Syria, during a crackdown on "Assad remnants," following the resurfacing of a video by a deceased activist detailing atrocities committed by a guard with the...

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