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Following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, human rights advocates and journalists are raising concerns over the potential life-threatening conditions faced by several political detainees within the Russian prison system. To learn more, see the link below.
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Yesterday marked the 2nd anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. Since the invasion, more than 10,000 Ukrainian civilians have lost their lives, nearly 20,000 have been wounded, and over six million have been forced to flee the country.
Be sure to click here to read the article by Anadolu Agency, which spotlights pivotal incidents of the conflict.
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For centuries, tribal conflicts have persisted in Papua New Guinea’s highlands. However, the recent tribal fighting, which resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people, represents an alarming increase in violence within the region. Read the article below to learn more ⬇️.
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The Technical Advisory Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Venezuela has been directed to cease its operations, with its staff given a 72-hour notice to leave the country. Venezuela accuses the UN body of actively supporting opposition forces within the country. This action comes shortly after the UN agency expressed profound concern over the detention of Rocío San Miguel, a prominent human rights activist, and called for her immediate release. To learn more, click the link below to read an article by Al Jazeera!
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Sônia Guajajara, An Indigenous Trailblazer
Born on March 6, 1974, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest on Araribóia Indigenous Land, Sônia Guajajara embodies resilience, courage, and advocacy for Indigenous rights. She is a member of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) and has made history as the first Indigenous person to run for a federal executive position in Brazil during the 2018 General election.
As the leader of the Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB) (translated as the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil, it is a national reference and unifying force within the Indigenous movement in Brazil), Sônia Guajajara represents around 300 Indigenous ethnic groups in Brazil. She fiercely opposes deforestation policies and advocates urgent environmental action, even amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work at COP26 led to the creation of a $1.7 billion fund for Indigenous peoples and local communities, recognizing their essential role in protecting land and forests from degradation.
In October 2022, she became the first Indigenous woman elected as federal deputy for the state of São Paulo. The same year, Time (magazine) recognized Sônia Guajajara as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In January 2023, Sônia achieved another historic milestone: she became Brazil’s first-ever minister for Indigenous peoples.
Her leadership is a beacon of hope, challenging the status quo and amplifying Indigenous voices globally.
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In case you haven’t already, make sure to check out our newest blog post ⬆️!
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On November 30, 2023, Russia’s Supreme Court declared “the international LGBT movement” to be an extremist organization and banned its activities across the country.
Be sure to visit our Instagram account @rightsconnected to check out our post collab with @globalvoices on how you can support the LGBTQ+ community in Russia!
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🚨 New Blog Post Alert 🚨 In our latest blog post, you will learn what constitutes a war crime. With the term echoing across ongoing global conflicts such as the Ukraine-Russia and the Palestine-Israel wars, it is crucial to understand what defines a war crime. You can read our piece by clicking on the link below!
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Last week, Hong Kong’s government proposed a new national security legislation that it claims is necessary to eliminate “undercurrents of dissent”, extending the ongoing crackdown on public speech and political activism under a law imposed by Beijing in 2020. To learn more, read this article by Radio Free Asia ⬇️!
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Happy MLK Day everyone. Let’s all not only celebrate his legacy but also continue to keep his dream alive where everyone is treated fairly and equally
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Did you know that this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been at least 632 mass shootings in the US, which have resulted in 597 deaths and 2,380 injuries? 
Find out from Alliance for Gun Responsibility, CeaseFirePA, Guns Down America, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, Violence Policy Center, and WAVE Educational Fund what you can do to combat gun violence!
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On today’s Human Rights Day, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)! Make sure to have a look at The Human Rights 75 Toolkit by the United Nations Human Rights Office to find out what you can do to stand up for human rights! 
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As we observe the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, be sure to check out the Palestine Digital Action Toolkit published by Palestinian Feminist Collective! It contains more than 1500 resources that can be used for learning, teaching, taking action, and participating in the movement for Palestinian liberation! Click here.
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In light of The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, discover from the following organizations how you can help combat violence against women!
👉 Coalition on Violence Against Women (COVAW) 
👉 Musasa
👉 Raising Voices 
👉 Sonke Gender Justice
👉 Stand To End Rape Initiative (STER)
👉 Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF)
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