Tag: Human Rights

Four men stand together, with one in the center displaying the words "Patria y Vida" written across his bare chest. The image evokes the spirit of the song "Patria y Vida," which has become an anthem of resistance against the Cuban dictatorship. Their serious expressions and dark clothing underline the song's powerful message and the unity of Cubans in their fight for freedom and justice.

Culture & Politics

Patria y Vida: Challenging Cuban Dictatorship Through Art

Patria y Vida exemplifies the transformative power of music and culture in…

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March for animal rights and human rights, understood as one shared struggle.

Environment & Animals

Ethical and Practical Arguments for Animal Rights

By adopting a framework that encompasses both human and animal rights, we…

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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…

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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.

Advancing Indigenous Land Rights: The Xukuru People Case

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

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Mariana Monteiro de Matos

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Peace Advocacy in Colombia.

Peace Advocacy: Human Rights and Violence in Colombia

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

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F. Richard Georgi

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

Human Rights and Individual Autonomy: A Philosophical Inquiry

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

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Erika Serfontein

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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.

Confronting Modern Slavery: Global Challenge and Action

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

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

Guarding Digital Human Rights in the Tech Era

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

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

Totalitarian Cuban Regime: 65 Years of Repression

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

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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.

Rights Restrictions: Balancing Security in Challenging Times

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

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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…

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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…

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