Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

politician United States

Richard Bennett is a UN special rapporteur known for his advocacy on human rights issues, particularly regarding the rights of women and girls. In his recent statements, he criticized the Taliban's regime in Afghanistan, describing it as an 'institutionalised system of discrimination, segregation, disrespect for human dignity, and exclusion of women and girls.'

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
67,778
Power
2,812$
Sentiment
6.04
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Cabo Verde 2 8.50 0.97% +0% 555,987 5,372 $2,100 20$
Canada 1 6.00 0.16% +0% 38,005,238 62,406 $1,700,000 2,791$
Totals 3 38,561,225 67,778 $1,702,100 2,811$
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Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Richard Bennett is the special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan who reported on the Taliban's restrictions on women's access to health. 9

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: ONU denuncia talibãs por restringirem acesso das mulheres à saúde

Canada Canada: UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said calm and immediate de-escalation was 'essential' to avoid risk to civilian life. 6

The Globe and Mail: Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan, strikes major cities

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Richard Bennett is the UN special rapporteur for Afghanistan who called for calm and respect for international human rights law amid tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. 8

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Nações Unidas apelam à "calma" entre Paquistão e Afeganistão

Croatia Croatia: Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, expressed concern over the new Taliban law and its implications for Afghan citizens. 5

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Jutarnji list - Je li ovo najmučniji zakon koji su talibani ikad donijeli? Doista ispunjavaju obećanja

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Bennett, the United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, called for Ahmadzada's immediate release. 8

BBC: Female taekwondo teacher released, Taliban say

Romania Romania: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Afghanistan, called for the cancellation of the execution. 7

Adevărul: Un băiat de 13 ani, obligat de talibani să-l execute public pe ucigaşul familiei sale în faţa unui stadion plin

Israel Israel: Richard Bennett, the UN human rights envoy in Afghanistan, called for the event to be canceled. 8

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet): בן 13 הוציא להורג את רוצח משפחתו באצטדיון

Vietnam Vietnam: Richard Bennett criticized the Taliban's actions as contrary to international law. 7

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Taliban tử hình công khai phạm nhân

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Bennett is the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, expressing concern over civilian casualties. 7

BBC: Afghan Taliban and Pakistan agree short truce after deadly clashes