Author: Injusticeto Team

Racist incidents in Cumbria’s secondary schools are on the rise, with reported incidents increasing from 8 in 2019 to 57 in 2023. Some schools reported a rise from 36 to 91 incidents over the same time frame. Anti Racist Cumbria received one report of racism in a school each week, with most reports coming from primary schools. The charity emphasizes the need for schools to address racism as a safeguarding issue to take it more seriously. Councils are reviewing services and providing support to tackle the issue effectively.

Five traumatized lions, rescued from the war zone in Ukraine, have found a new home in England at the Big Cat Sanctuary. These lions, including an African male lion and four lionesses, were brought to safety after a 12-hour journey from temporary shelters in Belgium. The lions are settling into the new Lion Rescue Center, joining a lioness who arrived earlier. The official opening of the sanctuary’s new center is set for Tuesday.

The U.S. Justice Department and a central Illinois sheriff’s office have reached a deal to address violations of federal anti-discrimination law in the shooting death of an unarmed Black woman, Sonya Massey, in her home last summer. The agreement includes increased training and use-of-force data reporting, as well as the firing and arrest of the deputy involved. The incident prompted an investigation by the Justice Department following a request for federal intervention from a county-created commission. The probe focused on the county’s compliance with civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination.

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued executive orders that Human Rights Watch says threaten international human rights. These orders block refugees, restrict birthright citizenship, target transgender individuals, and pause foreign development assistance. The orders also include enhanced vetting for visa applicants and the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords. These actions could lead to racial profiling, harm to Palestinians, and undermine global efforts to address climate change.

A recent study found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is effective against the highly contagious Delta variant. The research showed that two doses of the vaccine provided a high level of protection against the variant, even after the Delta strain became dominant in the UK. This news is reassuring as the Delta variant continues to spread globally.

President Trump has threatened the European Union with 200% tariffs on wine, champagne, and other spirits in response to a 50% tariff on American whiskey. Trump accused the EU of unfair taxation and vowed not to back down on tariffs against allies. The EU retaliated with tariffs on US exports, sparking a trade dispute. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States expressed disappointment and called for an end to the tariff fight. The tariff wars have caused a stock market selloff, but Treasury Secretary Bessent remains unconcerned.

Kevin Barry McIntyre, who was found guilty of posting abusive messages online about Northern Ireland’s first black mayor, Lilian Seenoi Barr, has lost his appeal against his five-month jail sentence. The judge emphasized that the messages were aggravated by racial hostility and caused distress to the victim and her family, leading to fear for their safety. McIntyre claimed he was expressing his views as a comedian, but the judge deemed the posts as threats of physical violence. McIntyre accepted the negative impact of his actions and acknowledged underestimating the consequences.

Un tribunal japonés ordenó la disolución de la Iglesia de la Unificación en Japón, respaldando una solicitud del gobierno relacionada con el asesinato del ex primer ministro Shinzo Abe en 2022. La Iglesia considera apelar la decisión, que le costaría su estatus legal y exención fiscal. El Ministerio de Educación citó tácticas manipulativas de la Iglesia en la recaudación de fondos. La investigación reveló vínculos con el Partido Liberal Democrático de Japón. La Iglesia ha sido acusada de influir en sus seguidores para comprar bienes costosos, lo que afecta a sus familias.

A former Milwaukee hotel worker reached a plea deal in connection with the death of a man last summer. Devin Johnson-Carson pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery, denying responsibility for the man’s death. The incident involved a scuffle with the victim before pinning him to the ground, leading to suffocation. Johnson-Carson faces up to nine months in jail, and other workers involved are also facing charges. The victim’s family draws parallels to George Floyd’s case, highlighting racial dynamics in the situation.

The following principles are based on international human rights law, which offers valuable standards for protecting fundamental human rights during elections. Relevant law can be found in the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Articles 2, 6, 9, 21, 22, 25), ratified by the United States in 1992; the UN International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Articles 1, 4, 5), ratified by the United States in 1994; and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Articles 20, 21), which is considered reflective of customary international law. Many of these provisions are reflected in US constitutional, federal,…