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Human Rights

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November 01, 2022
Takeaways from China's historic Party Congress
topic: Democracy
by: Sasha Kong
With Xi Jinping headed to an unprecedented third term as China's top leader, what's in store for human rights and the environment?
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October 31, 2022
Ethiopia's truce pact must restore justice to the region
topic: Peace and Reconciliation
by: Bob Koigi
The recent in the Tigray conflict must give way to peace and humanitarian aid to restabalize the region.
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October 29, 2022
Pakistani journalist’s murder exposes the military’s authoritarian rule
topic: Transparency and Corruption
by: Shadi Khan Saif
The suspicious murder of Arshad Sharif in Kenya has sparked protests across Pakistan against the military establishment's tight control of the press.
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October 27, 2022
COP27 sheds light on Egypt's abysmal human rights record
topic: Human Rights
by: Marc Español
The climate movement faces a moral dilemma with Egypt - a nation hostile to free speech - set to host the world's top climate summit.
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October 26, 2022
3 ways you can support Iranian protesters
topic: Women’s rights
type: Donation, NGO, Petition
by: Quinta Thomson
Iranian women are at the forefront of the ongoing demonstrations against the regime, but are also the most vulnerable. We must do more than just watch.
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October 26, 2022
CSOs put banks on notice to commit on climate, nature and human rights
topic: Climate action
by: Osprey Orielle Lake, Hannah Greep
org: The Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network, BankTrack
Financial institutions should not forget that their business depends on well-functioning societies embedded in stable ecosystems.
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October 25, 2022
The world's response to Haiti's worsening humanitarian crisis
topic: Humanitarian Aid
by: Ellen Nemitz
As Haiti continues to suffer from gang violence and corruption, humanitarian organizations try to intervene.
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October 24, 2022
Safeguarding the rights and lives of environmental activists
topic: Climate action
by: Bob Koigi
Climate activists and defenders of nature have faced harassment, intimidation and murder as they protect the environment.
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October 24, 2022
Hard lessons from Bangkok's floods
topic: Natural disaster
by: Jitsiree Thongnoi
Inter-city collaboration and improved urban planning might be the Thai capital's only chance to stay above water.
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October 21, 2022
Inside Yemen's swelling energy crisis
topic: Energy
by: Mubarak Al-Yousifi
Pressure grows on Saudi Arabia to allow the passage of oil tankers into Yemen, as dwindling energy access exacerbates Yemenis' suffering.
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October 21, 2022
Untimely and corrupt elections undermine Pakistan’s democracy
topic: Election
by: Shadi Khan Saif
Delayed elections threaten to weaken Pakistani people's voice in their governance.
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October 20, 2022
What Brazil's election means for human rights and the environment
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
Many fear the consequences of a Bolsonaro victory. But could Lula truly turn things around with a third term in office?
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October 20, 2022
Femicide must be tried as a crime of its own
topic: Women’s rights
by: Katarina Panić
A recent femicide in Bosnia has spurred activist to demand the recognition and prevention of femicide and female harassment.
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October 19, 2022
TikTok participates in China's suppression of Cantonese language
topic: Discrimination
by: Amy Liu
The Cantonese language faces danger of extinction due to online crackdowns on Cantonese content.
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October 18, 2022
Guacamaya Leaks and accusations deepen political instability in Peru
topic: Transparency and Corruption
by: Ellen Nemitz
New accusations of corruption and the Guacamaya Leaks undermine Peru's current president's credibility.
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October 17, 2022
Singapore ponders how to tackle racism
topic: Racism
by: Gabriele Bettinazzi
Compared to other nations, Singapore has made some notable progress in confronting racism. But some narratives appear difficult to combat.
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