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
15,646
Power
469$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Romania 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 19,237,691 11,323 $250,000 147$
Norway 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 5,421,241 4,323 $403,000 321$
Totals 2 24,658,932 15,646 $653,000 468$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Bennett highlights the increasing enforcement of restrictions on women by male family members in Afghanistan. 5

The Guardian: How ordinary men became unpaid Taliban enforcers in their own homes | Afghanistan

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Bennett sided with then president Joe Biden’s administration regarding the Naval Academy’s policy. 5

The Guardian: US Naval Academy to no longer consider race when evaluating candidates | US military

Pakistan Pakistan: Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on Afghanistan, said he stood with Afghan women footballers in their call for FIFA to take action. 7

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Afghan women players urge global support as they seek FIFA recognition - Sport

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has raised serious concerns about the Taliban's education system. 5

BBC: Madrassas the only choice for Afghan girls barred from school