Category: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations

George and Amal Clooney Host Star-Studded Albies Gala in London

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The couple hosted their foundation’s annual awards gala in London, drawing a crowd that included Emma Thompson, Donatella Versace and more.
U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – Business:
Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
How a Trump Envoy Uses Vodka and Dirty Jokes to Conduct U.S. Diplomacy

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.
The Warring Visions of American Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
American foreign policy is at a crossroads. Could international law provide a framework for a foreign policy after President Trump?
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Cisco

The New York Times – Business:
The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.
Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows

The New York Times – Business:
A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows

The New York Times – Business:
A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters

The New York Times – Business:
As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.
How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online

Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to enforce.
The Met Opera Turns to Saudi Arabia to Help Solve Its Financial Woes

The Met, which has withdrawn $120 million from its endowment since the pandemic, reached a lucrative deal to perform in Saudi Arabia for three weeks each winter.
Cambodia Agrees to a Reduced Tariff and Breathes a Sigh of Relief

Initially 49%, it was lowered to 19%, easing worries of a damaging hit to the country’s garment and footwear production industries.