Tag: Human Rights

A group of Rohingya refugees, with a woman in a green headscarf prominently in the foreground. The image highlights the plight of the Rohingya people, a minority group from Myanmar, many of whom have sought refuge in neighboring countries. They face significant challenges, including limited legal protection and uncertain living conditions.

Politics & Religion

Legal Protections for Religious Diversity: Gaps and Challenges

The legal protection of religious diversity has evolved over centuries, reflecting diverse…

Eduardo Ruiz Vieytez

26 Min Read

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…

Karel J. Leyva

27 Min Read

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…

Saskia Stucki

14 Min Read

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…

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…

Mariana Monteiro de Matos

13 Min Read

Human Rights

Peace Advocacy: Human Rights and Violence in Colombia

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

F. Richard Georgi

22 Min Read

Human Rights

Human Rights and Individual Autonomy: A Philosophical Inquiry

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

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…

P&RR

19 Min Read

Human Rights

Guarding Digital Human Rights in the Tech Era

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

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,…

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…

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…

P&RR

11 Min Read