Human Rights
2024
Looking away from Gaza will not assuage our conscience; only action will
A genocide in Palestine is unfolding right before our eyes, a saga of despair and devastation that many in the West, cocooned in a bubble of comfort and convenience, choose to ignore.
The end of a charade: Israel's collapse under global condemnation
Wealth and media backing notwithstanding, Israel's facade crumbles, losing its grip on legitimacy. Facing isolation, its existence as a recognised state teeters towards an inevitable demise.
2023
Frail and Ambiguous Words: How Diplomacy Hinders Peace in Gaza
In the UN's high-stakes negotiations, a pivotal linguistic duel over 'cessation' versus 'suspension' casts Gaza's fate into uncertainty.
António Guterres Named as the UN-aligned Person of the Year
Challenging superpowers and advocating, António Guterres, UN-aligned Person of the Year, embodies a paradoxical crusade for change from within the system.
Nation-Building and Indigenous Struggles: Histories, Rights and Representation
How do the enduring land struggles of Palestinians, Māori, Sami and First Nations define the modern state?
‘No Girl Left Behind’: How Taliban's Ban on Girls' Education Imperils Afghanistan's Future
The empty chairs in Afghanistan's classrooms don't just signify a local crisis; they mark a global failure that jeopardises the future of an entire generation and country.
Nepal's National Parks: A Conservation Success Shadowed by Local Struggles
In Nepal, majestic national parks thrive as sanctuaries for wildlife, but for the local communities grappling with restricted access, human rights abuses and the stark reality of living on the edge of wilderness, the path to harmonious coexistence remains fraught with challenges.
Behind the Headlines: India's Rising Power, Lingering Poverty and the Quest for Balance
India ascends on the world stage, projecting power and prosperity, yet within its borders, the stark reality of disparity and unfulfilled promises persists. What are the steps forward?
How Tibet's Peaceful Nation-Building Challenges Chinese Rule
Despite relentless conquests, the struggle for Tibet’s sovereignty extends beyond the protection of its heritage; it's a fight for the nation's very spirit, enduring as the mountains that embrace it.
Bombing Civilian Areas & Killing Children is Wrong. Even for Revenge, Especially for Revenge
Two wrongs don't make a right, particularly when the price is measured in the lives of children and the fabric of communities torn asunder.
Could Uganda's Anti-Gay Law Alter the Lives of All Ugandans, Straight or Not?
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act not only threatens the LGBTQ+ community but also endangers healthcare and disrupts international aid, creating a nationwide crisis.
Life on Repeat: Jihan's Diary from the Frontlines of a Refugee Camp"
Jihan, a UN-aligned intern, pens a raw diary from a refugee camp, recounting the harsh realities of daily life, personal loss, and the struggle to access healthcare due to financial hardship.
Bots for a Demining Peace Initiative: The Path Towards a World Free of Landmines
Could the development of robots capable of demining, ensure that peace is within reach for regions recovering from or living through conflict? One of the greatest escapes for children growing up against the backdrop of war and famine is in their creative imaginations. The power of pretend is brilliantly articulated by children in games where they explore and adventure in the unforgiving rubble and debris of their war-torn communities. Imagine, a child wanders to the outskirts of town kicking stone pebbles in between barbed wiring, intermittingly dispersed in a seemingly unsuspecting demarcation area alluding to some kind of Neverland. The child struggles to read and does not understand the faded warning signs informing of the nearby minefield.
Sanctuary Cities: Shattering Myths, Protecting Human Rights
Salvation of subterfuge? Since 1979, Sanctuary Cities have become the hot political potato — are they migrant safe havens or is there a hidden truth?
The Love for Erdogan's Autocracy in the Heart of German Democracy
Cultural ties fuel German-Turkish diaspora's support for Erdogan's autocracy, a paradox threatening to stall Turkey's progress in the 21st century.
ICC Pursues Putin: A Sprinkle of Justice in a World of Mischief
The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Putin may be a small, symbolic step towards justice, but in a world where accountability is as dead as the dodo, it's a tune worth dancing to.
My internship comes to an end, but my journey continues
Education in refugee camps has the transformative power to break the chains of poverty and rebuild lives, bringing hope for a better tomorrow.
The Hidden Costs of Arizona's Hostile Stance Towards Immigrants
Arizona's hostile immigration policies come at a hidden cost, with human lives lost and contributions to the economy ignored, while political tactics further complicate the issue.
Where are Sri Lanka’s Missing Children?
13 years after the end of the Sri Lankan civil war, mothers of the disappeared are still searching for answers and justice.
Understanding the Subtle Manipulation of News Media in the Age of Pseudo-Enlightenment
Exploring manipulation tactics and dangers of compliance in the news media.
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