Human Rights

A large crowd of people participating in a Catalonian independence protest, marching through city streets and waving numerous Catalan flags, advocating for political rights and independence from Spain.

Political Rights vs. Constitutional Law: The Catalan Crisis

The Catalan case illustrates the tensions and conflicts that arise when regional governments pursue paths toward independence that contravene national legal frameworks.

By Jessica Almqvist 16 Min Read

Rights Restrictions: Balancing Security in Challenging Times

Special Forces soldiers from the Utah National Guard patrolling the streets during protests, sparking inquiries into the need for elite forces in largely nonviolent demonstrations and their impact on rights restrictions.

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Nigeria’s Path: Diversity, Rights, and National Unity

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Totalitarian Cuban Regime: 65 Years of Repression

Protesters march on July 11, 2021, against the totalitarian Cuban regime, demanding liberty and life in a fervent call for change.

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Myanmar: Rights Abuse vs. Sovereignty

Protest in Myanmar against Military Coup 14-Feb-2021

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Guarding Digital Human Rights in the Tech Era

Conversation with Mina Andreeva: A Snapshot from the Citizens’ Corner Debate on EU Citizens and Their Digital Human Rights at the European Parliament

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Kirkuk’s Struggle: A Reflection of Human Rights

U.S. Army Specialist in Kirkuk's struggle, poised with his weapon during a security patrol, exemplifies the challenges faced by Iraqi Federal Government in human rights protection.

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Confronting Modern Slavery: Global Challenge and Action

A young girl is peering through white threads, presumably of a loom, in a room with a weathered teal wall. Her expression is solemn, and she holds the threads with her hands, indicating her involvement in labor as a child weaver. This image encapsulates the harrowing realities of modern slavery within the carpet weaving industry in Lahore's district. Her youthful appearance and the setting suggest her role is not by choice but due to the coercive conditions of child labor, a form of modern slavery.

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Totalitarian Cuba in the UNHRC: A Mockery of Human Rights?

A photograph from the protests on July 11, 2021, in Cuba, showing an instance of state repression. A young man is being apprehended by a security officer on a bustling street, indicative of the civil unrest that sparked international discussions about Cuba in the UNHRC.

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Human Rights and Individual Autonomy: A Philosophical Inquiry

Nelson Mandela was a staunch advocate for individual autonomy and human rights.

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The Backlash to LGBTI Rights in Brazil & Colombia

LGBTQ

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Peace Advocacy: Human Rights and Violence in Colombia

Peace Advocacy in Colombia.

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Indigenous Rights in Brazil: A Multicultural Perspective

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Advancing Indigenous Land Rights: The Xukuru People Case

In the Senate Chamber of Brazil, a special session is held to honor indigenous peoples. At the table, Chief Xucuru, Marcos Xukuru records the session using his cellphone.

13 Min Read

From Healers to Slaves: The Cuban Regime’s Exploitation of Doctors

Since 1963, the exploitation of doctors through exportation has been a significant revenue source for the Havana regime.

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Political Rights vs. Constitutional Law: The Catalan Crisis

A large crowd of people participating in a Catalonian independence protest, marching through city streets and waving numerous Catalan flags, advocating for political rights and independence from Spain.

16 Min Read

Indigenous Rights in the Wake of Russian Mobilization

The Nenets, also known as Samoyeds, are an indigenous people in northern arctic Russia.

7 Min Read

Price Tag on Love: Zimbabwe’s Silent Inequity

In Zimbabwe, the bride price, commonly known as "lobola," is a celebrated cultural rite.

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Tax and Rights: The Fiscal Path to Social Justice

A young child standing beside a blue shuttered shop, reaching for a hanging bell, symbolizing the importance of tax and rights in addressing poverty.

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A diverse crowd demonstrating for Catalan independence, with colorful flags and a banner promoting Catalonia as a future independent state, highlighting national diversity in a European city setting.

Managing National Diversity: A Global Challenge

In an era marked by uncertainty, the management of national diversity emerges as a crucial global challenge. Globalization, with its…

By Alain-G. Gagnon 11 Min Read

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The image displays several oil rigs positioned in a body of water under a cloudy sky that casts a somber, gloomy atmosphere. These massive structures, aligned across the horizon, emphasize the dominant presence of the oil industry amid political instability.

Political Instability and the Oil Economy in MENA

July 25, 2024

Militant democracy: Image of an improvised wooden gallows with a noose, with the United States Capitol building in the background. This scene is from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Militant Democracy: Legal Safeguards Against Internal Threats

July 25, 2024

Statue of Edmund Burke, a prominent Counter-Revolutionary thinker of the 18th century, known for his critique of revolutionary rationalism and his defense of European traditions.

Reinventing Europe’s Past: The Counter-Revolutionary Legacy

July 23, 2024

On March 7, 1965, 600 Black civil rights protesters led by Hosea Williams (at right front in dark raincoat) and John Lewis (at right in light-colored coat) crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. They were met by state troopers and local police, who gave them a two-minute warning to disperse. When the protesters refused, officers tear-gassed and beat them, resulting in over 50 hospitalizations.

Black ‘Race’ and White Supremacy Saga

July 18, 2024

This image captures a significant moment during the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. It shows a large crowd gathered under a sea of umbrellas, a symbol of resistance, amidst a rainy setting in an urban environment. The towering skyscrapers in the background and curved structures of a nearby transport hub enhance the metropolitan feel of the scene. The photo, taken in black and white, adds a dramatic and somber tone, emphasizing the unity and determination of the protesters. The dense congregation of umbrellas not only protects against the rain but also visually represents the collective spirit of the people standing against the proposed legislation.

The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong

July 17, 2024

Maxine Waters, a prominent American politician, is known for her unwavering defense of civil rights and her fight against racial injustice. Throughout her career, Waters has been a steadfast advocate for marginalized communities, focusing on issues that affect people of color. Her efforts have highlighted the systemic inequalities and challenges faced by these communities. Waters’ role in the U.S. Congress has been instrumental in pushing forward legislation aimed at closing the race gap in economic opportunities, education, and healthcare. Her dedication to the cause serves as an inspiring reminder of the importance of perseverance and commitment in the ongoing struggle for racial equality.

Phenomenology of Race : Identity, Relationality, and Racism

July 15, 2024