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February 07, 2023
The fight for the recognition mother-scientists deserve
topic:
Women’s rights
by:
Ellen Nemitz
Female scientists with children experience discrimination, despite having the same or higher qualifications and experience as their male counterparts.
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February 05, 2023
India's ban on Modi documentary stifles free speech
topic:
Freedom of Expression
by:
Hanan Zaffar
India's ban on a BBC documentary on the Gujarat riots threatens freedom of expression.
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February 03, 2023
Peshwar mosque attack points to Pakistan-sponsored extremism
topic:
Political violence
by:
Shadi Khan Saif
The Peshawar Mosque bombing calls on Pakistani authorities to reflect on their past sponsorship of Taliban insurgents.
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February 03, 2023
Is southern Africa's forgotten war back on the global radar?
topic:
Peace and Reconciliation
by:
Cyril Zenda
A viral video depicting heinous acts committed by southern African peacekeepers could be drawing attention to one of the continent's bloodiest conflicts.
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February 01, 2023
Indian acid attack survivors speak out
topic:
Women’s rights
by:
Naila Khan
"If society is not going to accept us then we need a world of our own."
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January 27, 2023
The cybercrime epidemic targeting Yemeni women
topic:
Women’s rights
by:
Mubarak Al-Yousifi
Women's rights activists in the country are mobilising against an wave of online extortion of women. But their demands go beyond this particular trend.
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January 26, 2023
Poverty levels rise in Central Asia due to Russia's war on Ukraine
topic:
Poverty
by:
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?
topic:
Human Rights
by:
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
topic:
Human Rights
by:
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 22, 2023
This Lunar New Year, I want my husband home
topic:
Political violence
by:
Tran Phuong Thao
If there is to be any justice in Vietnam’s “just” energy transition, we need people like my husband to be free.
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January 22, 2023
India sees exponential increase in internet shutdowns
topic:
Freedom of Expression
by:
Hanan Zaffar
How the Indian government controls social dissent and limits personal expression.
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January 19, 2023
New play exposes the struggle of queer Palestinians
topic:
LGBT Rights
by:
Rajaa Natour
LGBTQ Palestinians fleeing murder threats by relatives in the West Bank are faced with a new set of challenges once in Israel.
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January 17, 2023
Five important advances to human rights in Latin America
topic:
Human Rights
by:
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 16, 2023
What Meta's hate speech lawsuit means for Africa
topic:
Human Rights
by:
Isaac Genna Forchie
Experts predict the verdict could have drastic implications for the spread of hate speech across Africa.
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January 13, 2023
Pakistan authorities turn a blind eye to anti-terrorism protests
topic:
Political violence
by:
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
India's discrimination against Muslims expands to housing
topic:
Islamophobia
by:
Aafreen Khan
Increased islamophobia in India is making it difficult for Muslims to find housing.
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