Equity
Updates from the TRUSU Equity Committee
TRUSU urged the Honduran Attorney General to investigate the murder of environmental activist Juan López, stressing justice for him and protection for all defenders. Continue reading
TRUSU urged Azerbaijan’s President to release two detained activists, Igbal Abilov and Bahruz Samadov, facing severe charges. Both are denied human rights in detention. Continue reading
This October, the TRUSU Equity Committee is proud to host a fundraiser supporting RAVEN Trust, a non-profit organization that provides legal defense funding to Indigenous Nations protecting their land and Continue reading
TRUSU calls on Belarus to provide necessary medical care to a detained activist, emphasizing the importance of human rights and proper healthcare access. Continue reading
The union recently sent a letter to Md Asaduzzaman, the Attorney General of Bangladesh, requesting the restoration of peace in Bangladesh and support those affected by the events that followed Continue reading
TRUSU urges the Venezuelan Attorney General to end mass detentions of protesters, release unjustly arrested individuals, and protect fundamental human rights. Continue reading
Letter urging state officials to take immediate action to withdraw the proposed anti-civil society bill currently under consideration in Paraguay. Continue reading
TRUSU urges Yuliarni Appy, S.H., M.H., Head of Langkat Regency Prosecutors Office, to ensure a fair trial for two Indonesian fishermen. Continue reading
In the latest TRUSU Amnesty Urgent Action letter, the Union urged the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan, to drop all criminal proceedings against Ahmad Farhad and Continue reading
TRUSU urges Minister of the Interior of Egypt to halt the expulsion and detention of Sudanese refugees. Continue reading
TRUSU Urges Mali Minister of Human Rights and Justice to support release of University Professor, Étienne Fakaba Sissoko. Continue reading
TRUSU Urges Provincial Prosecutor to Drop of Charges Against LGBTQ+ Activist, Pierina Nochetti. Continue reading
TRUSU Urges the Government of Bangladesh to End the Crackdown on the Indigenous Bawm community Continue reading
There are many Indigenous Communities today are subjected to long and short term “boil water” advisories. Boil water advisories of which informs an area that there are viruses, bacteria, or Continue reading
In the week leading up to International Women’s Day, we are honoured to highlight seven exceptional women in leadership who have been nominated by the TRU community. These women come Continue reading
