Tag: Human Rights

United Nations flag flying over a classical architecture building, representing global governance and Cosmopolitan Democracy.
Analysis & Theories

Rethinking Sovereignty: A Path to Cosmopolitan Democracy

Global shifts in civil liberties and political rights prompt a reevaluation of…

By Karel J. Leyva 16 Min Read
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.
Human Rights

Advancing Indigenous Land Rights: The Xukuru People Case

In 2018, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights delivered a pivotal verdict…

By Mariana Monteiro de Matos 13 Min Read
Peace Advocacy in Colombia.
Human Rights

Peace Advocacy: Human Rights and Violence in Colombia

The path to a peace worth its name, in Colombia and elsewhere,…

By F. Richard Georgi 22 Min Read
The protesters unroll a list with the names of the more than 12,000 civilians, including 6,150 children and 5,000 women, who have been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza since October 7, 2023. This is a protest against Sacred violence.
Technology

Sacred Violence: Military AI in the Israel-Palestine War

AI's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict blurs ethical lines, challenging the principles…

By Chris Hables Gray 17 Min Read
Nelson Mandela was a staunch advocate for individual autonomy and human rights.
Human Rights

Human Rights and Individual Autonomy: A Philosophical Inquiry

Human rights, rooted in the inherent dignity of each individual, demand a…

By Erika Serfontein 14 Min Read
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.
Human Rights

Confronting Modern Slavery: Global Challenge and Action

Modern slavery's persistence mirrors deep global disparities, questioning our commitment to justice…

By P&RR 19 Min Read
Conversation with Mina Andreeva: A Snapshot from the Citizens’ Corner Debate on EU Citizens and Their Digital Human Rights at the European Parliament
Human Rights

Guarding Digital Human Rights in the Tech Era

Amidst the technological revolution, digital human rights stand at a crucial juncture,…

By P&RR 15 Min Read
Protesters march on July 11, 2021, against the totalitarian Cuban regime, demanding liberty and life in a fervent call for change.
Human Rights

Totalitarian Cuban Regime: 65 Years of Repression

Beneath the revolutionary facade, the totalitarian Cuban regime has systematically curtailed freedoms,…

By Karel J. Leyva 35 Min Read
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.
Human Rights

Rights Restrictions: Balancing Security in Challenging Times

In the tension between security and liberty, rights restrictions define the delicate…

By P&RR 8 Min Read
The face-off between technology and humanity encapsulates AI's impact, highlighting its transformative power and accompanying ethical quandaries.
Freedom of Expression

AI’s Impact: A Threat or Boon for Free Speech?

AI's impact on freedom of expression is the invisible hand shaping our…

By P&RR 11 Min Read
Black and white historical photograph capturing a moment from the early 20th-Century Revolutions, showing a group of women, likely students from Escola Normal de Lisboa, participating in a charity event for the victims of the 1910 Portuguese Republican Revolution.
Political History

20th-Century Revolutions: Dynamics & Legacy

Exploring the transformative power and enduring impact of 20th-century revolutions on global…

By P&RR 9 Min Read
Statue of Baphomet with children, a symbol used in modern Satanism and political activism, representing duality and knowledge.
Politics & Religion

Satanism and Political Activism: The Complex Nexus

Modern Satanism intertwines with political activism to challenge societal and religious norms,…

By Mathieu Colin 15 Min Read
A young child standing beside a blue shuttered shop, reaching for a hanging bell, symbolizing the importance of tax and rights in addressing poverty.
Human Rights

Tax and Rights: The Fiscal Path to Social Justice

As the world grapples with economic inequality, the synergy between tax policies…

By P&RR 13 Min Read
Syrian and Iraqi refugees arrive at Skala Sykamias on Lesbos Island, Greece, after journeying from Turkey. Dressed in distinctive yellow-red uniforms, volunteers from the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms step in to aid these newcomers. The rescue efforts of Open Arms can be interpreted as an act of freedom of expression.
Freedom of Expression

Maritime NGOs : Expanding Freedom of Expression

Maritime NGOs' search and rescue operations not only save lives but also…

By P&RR 11 Min Read
Minimalist horizontal illustration representing the delicate balance between legal decisions and the Right to a Healthy Environment
Environment & Animals

Human Rights and the Right to a Healthy Environment

The fight for an autonomous right to a healthy environment is reshaping…

By P&RR 12 Min Read