Fundamentals By Arsima Bereketab Published: 13th December 2024 With the rise of global immigration, it is steadily becoming a divisive topic. Some are advocating for harsher migration policies, leading to xenophobic attitudes, and even sparking riots – as most recently shown in England. The Dominican Republic has a long history with Haitian immigration, recently fostering … Continue reading Migration policies and human rights : the Dominican Republic
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Afghanistan: The Silenced Gender
Women By Megan Sarfas Published: 12th December 2024 A recent law has come into force in Afghanistan, causing worldwide shock and outrage: women are not permitted to hear each other’s voices. Afghanistan is governed by an Islamic fundamentalist group called the Taliban. The Taliban controlled the majority of the nation in the late 1990s but … Continue reading Afghanistan: The Silenced Gender
A Better Life? Human rights abuses against migrant workers in the Gulf
Fundamentals By Olivia McAuley Published: 6th December 2024 The Gulf has seen a significant rise in tourism, with the region advertising itself as a must-visit destination. These countries have developed unique campaign strategies in order to appeal to a range of different tourists. The United Arab Emirates is seen as the ideal destination for an … Continue reading A Better Life? Human rights abuses against migrant workers in the Gulf
The Silent Struggle of Sudanese Civilians
Violence and Conflict By Sophia Morris Published: 5th December 2024 Content Warning: contains reference to sexual abuse and physical violence In today’s world, one need only switch on the news to be met with the relentless coverage of the severe atrocities that have become all too familiar in Ukraine and the Middle East. But what … Continue reading The Silent Struggle of Sudanese Civilians
Hijab Law, Strip Protests, and ‘Mental Illness’.
Women By Aurora Amaryllis Published: 4th December 2024 Content Warning: contains reference to physical abuse and violence Last month, Iranian authorities arrested and allegedly beat a woman, Ahoo Daryaei, for stripping in an apparent anti-hijab protest at the Islamic Azad University. Student Newsletter Amir Kabir was first to post the video of her arrest and … Continue reading Hijab Law, Strip Protests, and ‘Mental Illness’.
The South American Inferno: Indigenous Populations on the Edge
Environment By Jude Davies Published: 29th November 2024 The months August and September 2024 have seen a series of wildfires strike countries across South America at an unprecedented scale. These wildfires are primarily the result of the combined effects of a severe drought brought on by man-made climate change as-well as predatory “slash-and-burn” agriculture techniques. … Continue reading The South American Inferno: Indigenous Populations on the Edge
The Dark Side of AI: How Deepfake Pornography Violates Our Human Rights
Women By Hannah Lee Published: 28th November 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, transforming industries and daily life in countless beneficial ways. However, alongside these advancements lie significant threats, particularly in how AI usage can be abused, creating devastating consequences and infringing on people’s human rights. An example of this is evident through the … Continue reading The Dark Side of AI: How Deepfake Pornography Violates Our Human Rights
Cuba’s Blackouts: An Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis and Impasse in Finding Solutions
Fundamentals By Minh Tran Published: 27th November 2024 According to Reuters, Cuba’s national power grid collapsed four times between October 18 and 20. On November 6, Hurricane Rafael triggered another nationwide outage in Cuba. The latest in a series of partial or total blackouts Cuba has endured since early 2024, these have further disrupted daily … Continue reading Cuba’s Blackouts: An Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis and Impasse in Finding Solutions
President Trump and Africa: The Impact on Human Rights and Economic Development
Fundamentals By Thomas Martin Published: 21st November 2024 ‘From this day forward, it’s going to be only America First. America First’. These were the words of President Trump on inauguration day, January 20th, 2017. Fast forward seven years later, and we are a short couple months away from his inauguration as the 47th President of … Continue reading President Trump and Africa: The Impact on Human Rights and Economic Development
Poland’s Immigration Refusal: Xenophobia and Censorship
'Race' and Ethnicity By Jasmine Hayward Published: 20th November 2024 The humanitarian crisis at the Poland-Belarus border exposes serious human rights concerns, as Poland’s strict immigration policies lead to violations of international law. Asylum seekers, including 32 Afghan refugees, report repeated pushbacks by Polish authorities into Belarus, contravening EU and international asylum laws. Despite an … Continue reading Poland’s Immigration Refusal: Xenophobia and Censorship
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