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The Genocide of A Culture: The Uyghurs
The Genocide of A Culture: The Uyghurs

Authors argue that the plight of the Uyghurs must be deemed as genocide.  By Annabelle Siow and Gerselle Koh. (03/01/2023)

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The Ukrainian Refugees: the Post-War Challenges
The Ukrainian Refugees: the Post-War Challenges

Ukraine and the EU will continue to face refugee challenges after the conflict ends. By Victoria Portnaya. (02/06/2023)

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The Channel Crisis
The Channel Crisis

Author examines the humanitarian crisis of migrants crossing the English Channel. By Alexander Peris. (02/03/2023)

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Migrants in Peril: The Many Dangers of the Darien Gap and Beyond
Migrants in Peril: The Many Dangers of the Darien Gap and Beyond

The dangerous Darien Gap and perils faced by migrants. By Courtney Levine. (12/28/2022)

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Another Toothless International Organization: the African Union’s Response to Human Rights abuses in Ethiopia
Another Toothless International Organization: the African Union’s Response to Human Rights abuses in Ethiopia

The African Union has failed to protect human rights in Ethiopia. By Ryan Miller. (12/27/2022)

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America is Indispensable in Protecting Human Rights and Freedom
America is Indispensable in Protecting Human Rights and Freedom

The U.S. role as a world leader in the ongoing struggle for human rights continues. (12/19/2022)

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Will Iran’s Women-led Counter-Revolution Succeed?
Will Iran’s Women-led Counter-Revolution Succeed?

What are the challenges for the women-led protests in Iran?  By Naad-e-Ali Sulehria. (11/29/2022)

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Gender Biases in Preventing Violent Extremism Policies
Gender Biases in Preventing Violent Extremism Policies

Examining gender biases in Countering/Preventing Violent Extremism (C/PVE) policies. By Gazbiah Sans. (11/14/2022)

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Disproportionate Discrimination, Detention, & Deportation of Haitian Asylum Seekers
Disproportionate Discrimination, Detention, & Deportation of Haitian Asylum Seekers

Author argues that U.S. immigration policies and procedures are continuing to put Haitian migrants and asylum seekers at risk By Courtney Levine. (11/01/2022)

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It’s Time to Reprimand Iran
It’s Time to Reprimand Iran

Author argues Iran’s human rights violations need to be condemned and international pressure should increase for reform. By Jenna Dauria. (10/27/2022)

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Ethical Frameworks Can Not Be Applied to the U.S. Government
Ethical Frameworks Can Not Be Applied to the U.S. Government

How are ethical and moral arguments applied to U.S. govenment policy and actions? By Madeleine Roth. (10/27/2022)

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Mass Exodus of Hong Kong – Hong Kong is not Going Back
Mass Exodus of Hong Kong – Hong Kong is not Going Back

Is emigration is rational move for Hong Kong's citizens? By Ho Ting (Bosco) Hung. (07/15/2022)

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E pluribus melior?  How to Approach the Threat of Societal Rifts
E pluribus melior? How to Approach the Threat of Societal Rifts

Author explores the reasoning behind and functioning of federalist democracies worldwide, and includes suggestions as to how to move forward from situations of upheaval.  By Alexander Loengarov. (0... Read More...



The Migrant Detention Crisis Is Back
The Migrant Detention Crisis Is Back

Reflections on U.S. migration detention crisis.  By Madison Adams. (03/28/2022)

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Let’s Have a Fast Cracking Glass Ceiling in Global Banking
Let’s Have a Fast Cracking Glass Ceiling in Global Banking

By Mumukshu Patel. (03/08/2022)

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Are Western countries responsible for the severity of COVID-19 in LIDC’s?
Are Western countries responsible for the severity of COVID-19 in LIDC’s?

Author argues that the international community needs to make a fundamental change to rules and regulations on global public health, particuarly in the context of low-income and developing countries... Read More...



How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Fight Gender-Based Violence
How Feminist Foreign Policy Can Fight Gender-Based Violence

Author argues that a Feminist Foreign Policy can benefit women and human rights. By Rachel Hirsch. (12/21/2021)

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Hidden Champion from Eastern Europe
Hidden Champion from Eastern Europe

The President of Moldova fights corruption.  By Júlia Costa de Araújo. (11/04/2021)

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Holding Hands Could Make a Baby: China’s Problem with Sex-ed
Holding Hands Could Make a Baby: China’s Problem with Sex-ed

The impact and causes of China's lack of sex education. By Judy (Hexuan) Wang.  (07/26/2021)

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The Philippines’ Anti-Terrorism Act: A Permission Slip for Human Rights Violations
The Philippines’ Anti-Terrorism Act: A Permission Slip for Human Rights Violations

Author calls for more action towards the current human rights situation in the Philippines, particularly regarding the Anti-Terrorism Law.  By Mirashaye Basa. (05/06/2021)

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No Human Rights without Right to Know
No Human Rights without Right to Know

Essay discusses the ongoing erosion of human rights in Europe and the efforts of the Council of Europe to protect and upheld them via the Tromsø legal instrument which recently entered into a force... Read More...



Improving human rights through empowering citizens and rebuilding trust across Europe
Improving human rights through empowering citizens and rebuilding trust across Europe

The ongoing erosion of human rights in Europe and the efforts of the Council of Europe to protect and upheld them.  By Chloé Bernadaux. (02/16/2021)

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Living Antifascism:  There is no Health without Freedom
Living Antifascism: There is no Health without Freedom

Relections on the COVID-19 pandemic and global responses to it.  By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (12/29/2020)

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Where there is a Will – there is Brazil  Society 2020, despite the Pandemic
Where there is a Will – there is Brazil Society 2020, despite the Pandemic

COVID-19 and its social cultural and overall impact in Latin American societies.  By Edna dos Santos-Duisenberg. (10/21/2020)

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Myanmar Soldiers Corroborate the Rohingya Experience Ahead of National Elections
Myanmar Soldiers Corroborate the Rohingya Experience Ahead of National Elections

Upcoming Myanmar elections affecting plight of the Rohnigyas.  By Noor Kumar. (09/30/2020)

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De-funding Global Health
De-funding Global Health

Funds are being reduced to Global Health Intiatives.  What are the facts and potential impacts?  By M. Patel Virendra.  (08/31/2020)

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Can the BLM movement be equated with China’s Cultural Revolution?
Can the BLM movement be equated with China’s Cultural Revolution?

Analyzing parallels between the Black Lives Matter movement to the Cultural Movement. By Dr. Tao Peng. (07/15/2020)

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Some ideas about a human right to childlessness
Some ideas about a human right to childlessness

Author calls for an end to forced marriage and pressure to reproduce.  By Dr. Anna Cornelia Beyer. (06/17/2020)

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The Untapped Resource In The MENA Region
The Untapped Resource In The MENA Region

Author analyzes the current situation for women in the MENA region, focusing on women's employment gap, and suggests ways to empower women both in the workplace and politics.  By Fati... Read More...



World on Autopilot II
World on Autopilot II

The UN Security Council should urgently address Covid-19 – addendum.  By Amb. Hasmy Agam and Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/29/2020)

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