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Myanmar’s Children: Caught in Conflict
Myanmar’s Children: Caught in Conflict
Myanmar’s civil war has left millions of children facing forced conscription, labor, and trauma—highlighting a powerful call for international protection and reform. By Claire Baxendale. (05/01/2025) Read More...


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Pakistan’s Afghan Repatriation Policy: Addressing a Growing Humanitarian Challenge
Author warns that Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees risks creating a humanitarian crisis, urging more humane, nuanced policies and greater international support to protect vulnerable popu... Read More...


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Climate Change Impacting Latin American Migration
Climate Change Impacting Latin American Migration
Author highlights how climate change is driving mass migration from Latin America, exposing migrants to dangerous journeys and inadequate legal protections, and calls for urgent international reforms ... Read More...


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Youth, Demand, and Human Trafficking
Youth, Demand, and Human Trafficking
Author examines how demand fuels human trafficking, emphasizing the need for cultural change, comprehensive education, and youth engagement to prevent exploitation and reshape societal norms driving t... Read More...


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The Untold Story of Baloch Women: Barriers and Achievements
The Untold Story of Baloch Women: Barriers and Achievements
Author celebrates the resilience of Baloch women, highlighting their achievements in education, government, and military roles—despite cultural barriers and extremist opposition aimed at suppressing t... Read More...


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Femicide in Mexico: How Mexico is Fueling Gender Violence
Femicide in Mexico: How Mexico is Fueling Gender Violence
Article explores Mexico’s femicide crisis, highlighting systemic impunity, cultural machismo, and government inaction—while urging reform, public education, and support under new leadership to address... Read More...


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Women’s Rights and Big Tech in the EU
Women’s Rights and Big Tech in the EU
Author explores the EU's efforts to combat violence against women, particularly cyber violence, highlighting Big Tech’s role, regulatory challenges, and ongoing legislative measures for accountability... Read More...


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Welfare States at a Crossroads: The High Price of Social Protection
Welfare States at a Crossroads: The High Price of Social Protection
Welfare states face mounting fiscal challenges amid aging populations and economic shifts. Bold reforms, digital innovation, and smarter policies are crucial for sustainable social protection. By Rami... Read More...


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Redefining Boundaries: University Policy, Student Activism, and Rights to Education at Korean Women’s Universities in 2024
Redefining Boundaries: University Policy, Student Activism, and Rights to Education at Korean Women’s Universities in 2024
Recent protests at Dongduk Women’s University and Sungshin Women’s University against co-education proposals underscore the persistent struggle for women’s rights and gender equality in South Korea. B... Read More...


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Shattered Aspirations: The Weaponization of Baloch Women by Extremists
Shattered Aspirations: The Weaponization of Baloch Women by Extremists
Ensuring stability and empowering women in Balochistan in essential to control their weaponization. By Noor Ul Huda Atif. (12/05/2024) Read More...


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Sudan’s Civilians Face Utter Catastrophe
Sudan’s Civilians Face Utter Catastrophe
Author calls for action to address Sudan's humanitarian crisis. By Dr. Gerald Walker. (12/03/2024) Read More...


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The Debate Has Never Been About Illegal Immigrants
The Debate Has Never Been About Illegal Immigrants
What's truly behind the debate about migration? By Iuri M. Piovezan.(12/03/2024) Read More...


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Sudan’s Civilians Face Death and Displacement as Solutions Remain Elusive
Sudan’s Civilians Face Death and Displacement as Solutions Remain Elusive
War in Sudan has created a large humanitarian crisis. What can help? By Dr. Gerald Walker. (11/05/2024) Read More...


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Climate Change Necessitates Updated Human Rights Mechanisms: Protecting Children during Environmental Catastrophes
Climate Change Necessitates Updated Human Rights Mechanisms: Protecting Children during Environmental Catastrophes
Children at risk from climate change disasters. By Nia McBean-Linton. (08/21/2024) Read More...


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Progress to Peril: Iraq's Unthinkable Legal Regression Towards the Stone Age
Progress to Peril: Iraq's Unthinkable Legal Regression Towards the Stone Age
Iraq's proposed The Jaafari Personal Status Law is a setback for human rights. By Shelal L. Rajput. (08/20/2024) Read More...


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A System in Crisis: The Failure to Protect Women in Pakistan
A System in Crisis: The Failure to Protect Women in Pakistan
Shedding light on women's rights issues in Pakistan. By Maheen Fatima. (08/14/2024) Read More...


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The Gender Paradox: Emphasizing Key Drawbacks to Global Poverty
The Gender Paradox: Emphasizing Key Drawbacks to Global Poverty
Investing in women is key to reducing poverty. By Khizra Mushtaq. (07/27/2024) Read More...


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On the Urgent Need to Deweaponize Migration
On the Urgent Need to Deweaponize Migration
Increasing pressures due to migration necessitate changes in diplomacy and international law. By Liam Wright. (05/14/20240 Read More...


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Femicide Is on the Rise and Here’s What We Need to Do
Femicide Is on the Rise and Here’s What We Need to Do

Authors calls for action to address femicide. By Adelaide Howell. (05/07/2024)

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Hospitality and Hostility
Hospitality and Hostility

Uganda accepts refugees from neighboring countries with open arms, yet casts out or hunts down LGBTQ+ Ugandan nationals. By Julian Ingersoll. (03/20/2024)

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Paid Paternity Leave is Necessary to Close the Gender Wage Gap
Paid Paternity Leave is Necessary to Close the Gender Wage Gap

Author arguest that CEDAW must be ratified to include paternity leave in addition to maternity leave. By Gabrielle Kalayjian. (03/14/2024)

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Language Barriers: The Need to Expand Translation and Interpretation Services Across the US-Mexico Border
Language Barriers: The Need to Expand Translation and Interpretation Services Across the US-Mexico Border

Author argues for improved interpreter and translation services for asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border. By Hannah Pell. (12/23/2023)

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Reproductive Rights in El Salvador: An Uphill Battle
Reproductive Rights in El Salvador: An Uphill Battle

El Salvador has one of the strictest abortion policies in the world. It's time for change. By Evy Melendez. (12/21/2023)

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Pakistan: A Beacon of Hope for Minority Rights
Pakistan: A Beacon of Hope for Minority Rights

Looking at minority rights in Pakistan, successes and issues. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (09/17/2023)

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Unraveling the Ties: How Climate Change is Amplifying Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan
Unraveling the Ties: How Climate Change is Amplifying Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan

Pakistan has launched a Climate Change Gender Action Plan. More needs to be done. By Simr... Read More...



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Migrants are Humans Too
Migrants are Humans Too

Author calls for reform of US immigration policies. By Iuri M. Piovezan. (08/28/2023)

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The Truth Cannot be Hidden: US Senate and Congress members spoke about human rights and democratic values violation in India
The Truth Cannot be Hidden: US Senate and Congress members spoke about human rights and democratic values violation in India

The U.S. has voiced concerns about freedoms and rights in India. What are they? By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (07/31/2023)

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The Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action: A True Loss for Society
The Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action: A True Loss for Society

Author argues that the Supreme Court's recent ruling on affirmative action is a backwards step in our collective mission for equality. By Iuri M. Piovezan. (07/27/2023)

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A Lack of Education: The Human Rights Violation that Needs to End
A Lack of Education: The Human Rights Violation that Needs to End

Author calls for the international community to stop barriers for refugee education. By Molly McLeod. (06/27/2023)

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Corporate Responsibility and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Corporate Responsibility and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights

Author argues that corporations need to face consequences when they violate indigenous peoples’ human rights. By Victoria Kish. (06/22/2023)

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