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February 02, 2023
Estonia struggles to close its gender pay gap
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Women’s rights
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Katarzyna Rybarczyk
While some forms of discrimination have reduced in Estonian society, women continue to be paid less than men for the same work.
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January 27, 2023
Pakistan suppresses democracy by delaying elections
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Shadi Khan Saif
Elections in Pakistan might finally resume after months of corrupt delays and voter suppression.
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January 26, 2023
Poverty levels rise in Central Asia due to Russia's war on Ukraine
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Katarzyna Rybarczyk
The halting of remittences to central Asian countries like Uzbekistan and Tajikistan has engendered a sharp increase of poverty.
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January 25, 2023
Will Indonesia rectify its human rights abuses?
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Leo Galuh
The Indonesian government must address the 12 cases of human rights abuses from the country's history.
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January 24, 2023
The case for reinstating Kashmir's Human Rights Commission
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Sameer Mushtaq, Suhail Bhat
Residents of the region agree that no other agency can deliver justice to civilians violated by the government.
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January 23, 2023
Sierra Leone sets an example for gender equality laws
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Bob Koigi
A new regulation in Sierra Leone seeks to empower women and protect them from gender discrimination.
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January 20, 2023
The West’s punitive measures target Afghan people instead of Taliban
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Shadi Khan Saif
Western countries deprive Afghan people of joy and aid instead of targeting Taliban authorities.
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January 18, 2023
Chinese censorship of COVID criticism remains strong
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Wincy Ng
Despite the end of the Zero COVID policy, the Chinese government continues to suppress criticism on social media.
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January 17, 2023
Five important advances to human rights in Latin America
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Ellen Nemitz
Despite the abuses of liberties in the region, Latin America has also recorded recent progress in securing human rights.
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January 13, 2023
Pakistan authorities turn a blind eye to anti-terrorism protests
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Shadi Khan Saif
Protests in the Waziristan region of Pakistan show the people's frustration with recent spikes in terrorism.
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January 12, 2023
Ukrainian farmlands have become dangerous minefields
topic:
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Katarzyna Rybarczyk
Russian soldiers have left thousands of mines on Ukrainian farms, endangering farmers and food security.
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January 10, 2023
Latin America begins 2023 with political unrest
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Ellen Nemitz
Social unrest in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia warn of a challenging political year ahead for Latin America.
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January 09, 2023
The world has seen many inspiring advances in human rights
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Despite the harrowing news, there have been many positive advancements in human rights worth celebrating.
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January 06, 2023
Pakistan’s tacit endorsement of the Taliban is backfiring
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Shadi Khan Saif
Despite once supporting the Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan, Pakistan now finds itself as the victim of the group's aggressions.
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January 05, 2023
Belarus jails journalists to control media
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Katarzyna Rybarczyk
The Belarusian government continues its crackdown on independent media and journalists.
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January 04, 2023
ISIS poses a threat to the Taliban’s rule
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Kaswar Klasra
IS-KP, an arm of ISIS in Afghanistan, attempts to subvert foreign intervention in the region with increased terrorist attacks.
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