From genocide to cannon fodder
| April 14th, 2024 News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Slavery in conflict Rohingya conscripts: victims of ethnic cleansing now forced pawns in civil war Amidst Myanmar’s turbulent civil unrest, Rohingyas, long persecuted and displaced, are coerced into military service by the junta they once fled. Forced to bear arms against their will, they grapple with the choice between complicity in their oppressors’ war and the looming threat of further violence against their own communities. |
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| Forced marriage From forced marriage to frontline activist: Payzee Mahmod’s story Our very own Payzee Mahmod shares her story. Forced into marriage at 16, she endured years of abuse and fear, culminating in the tragic loss of her sister to an ‘honor’ killing. Now a leading advocate, Payzee’s story highlights the urgent need for change and drives her tireless efforts to protect others from a similar fate. Take action… |
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| Law & policy The “Migration Pact” that could mean the end of human rights in the E.U. The European Parliament’s passage of the “Migration Pact” could spell disaster for migrants and asylum seekers, removing protection from modern slavery and extreme exploitation in a bid to strengthen “Fortress Europe.” Take action… |
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