Canada has delayed the implementation of a proposal that would have allowed euthanasia for individuals with mental illness.
vancouver, british columbia — The Canadian government has postponed the implementation of medically assisted death for individuals with mental illness. Individuals with mental health conditions were expected to have the option of utilizing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) starting on…
Brazil has initiated a widespread campaign to vaccinate against Dengue Fever.
The country of Brazil is preparing to implement a widespread vaccination effort to combat the spread of dengue fever, as the number of cases across the nation continues to rise. Recent data from the Health Ministry shows that Brazil has…
The United States Senate has voted against a proposal for increased border security that was tied to aid for Ukraine and Israel.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate was unsuccessful in moving forward with a bipartisan plan that aimed to strengthen immigration regulations at the U.S.-Mexico border. The proposal also included significant financial support for Ukraine and Israel’s military. Republican politicians have continuously…
The United States is obligated to protect the freedom of speech for judges regarding issues of race and gender discrimination, according to an expert on human rights.
Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite voiced serious concerns that a Supreme Court Justice in the state of North Carolina, Anita Earls, was investigated for comments made regarding the potential role that implicit biases based on race, gender, and political affiliation can play in the Court’s…
Experts on human rights condemn the “unacceptable” killing of a prisoner through suffocation with nitrogen gas in the United States.
Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58 years old, was put to death in Alabama on January 25th for a murder he committed in 1988. The experts released a statement condemning the use of Kenneth Smith as a test subject for a new…
Women from the Dominican Republic are advocating against child marriage and teenage pregnancy in light of recent abortion restrictions.
AZUA, Dominican Republic — On a bustling Saturday morning at Marcia Gonzalez’s place of worship, a bishop paid a visit. Typically, she would have been assisting with organizational tasks, but on this particular day, she was educating students on sexual…
The US expresses remorse over the first use of nitrogen suffocation as a method of execution by Turkey.
“I am profoundly sorry for the killing of Kenneth Eugene Smith in Alabama, despite significant concerns that this unproven method of suffocation may constitute torture, cruelty, or inhumane and degrading treatment,” stated Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for…
The situation in Haiti has reached a critical stage, according to the United Nations representative.
Maria Isabel Salvador, presenting the most recent report from the UN’s political office in Haiti, BINUH, emphasized the gravity of the situation in the country. She stated that multiple ongoing crises have reached a crucial stage. The Caribbean nation continues…
According to UN human rights experts, it is unacceptable for anyone to escape punishment in the Epstein case.
The legal records uncover a disturbing inventory of purported offenses committed by Mr. Epstein, such as assault, exploitation, assault with intent to commit rape, human trafficking, enslavement, cruelty, and the abduction of females and minors against their will. In August…
New York City Music Festival Gives Voice to Ukrainian Resistance
During a global music event held in New York City, Balaklava Blues, a band comprised of Ukrainian-Canadian artists, performs powerful songs that speak against the Russian invasion. The band, along with nine other groups from different parts of the world,…