Whilst violence against women has been a ubiquitous scourge across the world, it is already clear that the onset of COVID-19 has resulted in the increase of domestic violence incidents in a number of countries.
Read moreFear for Safety in Hong Kong as Court Upholds Mask Ban Amid COVID-19
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal upheld a controversial face-mask ban despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as well as sanctioned the use of draconian colonial era legislation.
Read moreMigrant Workers In Singapore Fear For Their Lives During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Since the start of April, the Singapore government has quarantined eight large dormitories, housing over 13,000 South Asian workers, in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Read moreAmnesty International Releases Its Report on Global Death Penalty Trends
Despite its cruelty and inefficacy, some countries continue to support the death penalty. Amnesty International’s 2019 report on this punishment, released on 21 April 2020, sets out the global trends.
Read moreA Lack of Freedom in the “Land of the Free”: US Voter Restrictions Violate the ICCPR
Many voting restrictions throughout the United States violate the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; state legislatures need to take action for the country to effectively comply with the binding treaty.
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