Editorial: ISHR Newsletter April 2024
With this newsletter you once again receive news and background information on the human rights situation in numerous countries around the world.
IGFM Annual General Meeting 2024
Cordial invitation to the 52nd annual meeting: War in Europe Advocating for Human Rights – Now More Than Ever
Welcome Genot-Adleff Yan, our new intern, at ISHR
On behalf of the entire ISHR team, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you!
Kenya: Kenyan Activists at Renewed Risk of being Targeted by use of Strategic Litigation, Arrests and Murder
When Kenya had elections in 2022 where Ruto emerged the winner, one of the promises he repeated severally during the campaign period was that his government will not target the opposition, activists and human rights defenders.
Kenya: Restoring the dignity of the elderly at Korogocho slums
Nairobi is home to several informal settlements, popularly known as slums. One of the poorest of them all is called Korogocho.
Senegal, in the aftermath of one of the biggest political crises in its history
The international community must remain attentive to the weakening of Senegal’s oasis of democratic stability in West Africa
Mexico: The fight against women’s insecurity in Mexico is a perpetual struggle
Women’s rights continue to be violated in Mexico, which is experiencing an upsurge in human trafficking and femicide
Pakistan: Defending Against Blasphemy Accusations
Given the circumstances, things turned out relatively well for the Pakistani Christian Younis Masih. Accusations of blasphemy were made against him.
Ghana: Solutions urgently needed for Liberian refugees in Buduburam camp
At four o'clock in the morning on February 27, people in the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana were woken up from sleep by bulldozers.
Sudan: Can peace be achieved in Sudan?
Last year, the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) reported a dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan due to the ongoing conflict. A year later, the situation seems to have worsened.
Albania: On Alabania’s youth leaving the country and the corruption plaguing the country
Many young and educated Albanians are leaving their country due to poor economic conditions, high unemployment rates, and limited opportunities for a good future.
Ambassador Program
On the 6th of May of 2024, the long-awaited Volunteer Ambassador Program 2024 Cohort shall commence.
Haiti, Steeped in an Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis
The history of one of today’s worst humanitarian crises
Latvia: Attack on Occupation Museum
Remembering atrocities – now more than ever!
