Introduction The Gaza conflict has been a longstanding and deeply entrenched issue in the complex web of global conflicts and political challenges. Rooted in historical, religious, and geopolitical factors, the situation in Gaza continues to be a subject of concern for human rights advocates, diplomats, and governments worldwide. This article will shed light on the … Continue reading Human Rights in the Gaza Conflict: A Struggle for Peace and Justice
Introducing Sophia – the World’s First Chatbot for Survivors of Domestic Violence
https://vimeo.com/805865165 Meet Sophia: the Talking Chatbot Empowering Survivors of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a pervasive and deadly pandemic that affects countless lives worldwide, with statistics revealing that 1 in 3 women, 3 out of 4 children, and an estimated 1 in 7 men have experienced abusive relationships. (WHO) The insidious nature of domestic violence … Continue reading Introducing Sophia – the World’s First Chatbot for Survivors of Domestic Violence
A Deeper Dive into Human Rights and Navigating it’s Evolving Landscape
https://videopress.com/v/ZDXTLkiA?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Human Rights and the Rule of Law often reveal a stark contrast between theory and reality. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) emphasizes that rights existing on paper must be not only theoretical but also ‘practical and effective.’ In this article, I, Radiya M Khan, will delve into the pivotal role of courts … Continue reading A Deeper Dive into Human Rights and Navigating it’s Evolving Landscape
The Illusion of Peace Through War: A Thoughtful Analysis
"In the pursuit of peace through war, we often find ourselves chasing an illusion, one that history and human suffering have proven time and again to be unattainable. This article delves into the paradox of seeking peace through conflict, analyzing the historical and contemporary evidence that suggests there are better, more humane alternatives to resolve … Continue reading The Illusion of Peace Through War: A Thoughtful Analysis
Environmental Issues and Society: How Environmental and Societal Issues Affect Human Life
Without self-understanding, we cannot hope for enduring solutions to environmental problems, which are fundamentally human problems.- Yi-Fu Tuan Environmental issues are at par with social issues since social disparity connects both. This is because social position decides to what degree an individual can cope with environmental-related issues. For instance, in the State of Gujarat in … Continue reading Environmental Issues and Society: How Environmental and Societal Issues Affect Human Life
‘Pardon Impossible to Execute’: Death Penalty Debates
October 2021 marked the 40th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France. It was a significant milestone in the country’s history that transformed the legal justice system and generated a lot of public interest and debate in France and elsewhere in the world. This topic continues to attract significant attention, as most … Continue reading ‘Pardon Impossible to Execute’: Death Penalty Debates
Modern Slavery in Southern Europe: What to Know and What We Can Do
Despite the many developments in agriculture, the sector is still heavily dependent on cheap labour. Thus, labour exploitation is rife in the Southern European countryside, present in many countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece. What is gangmastering? Agricultural slavery is organised in a system by which an intermediary – the gangmaster – liaises between … Continue reading Modern Slavery in Southern Europe: What to Know and What We Can Do
Human Duties and Universal Responsibilities
“Human duties are the universal responsibilities of human beings regardless of jurisdiction or other factors, such as ethnicity, nationality, religion or sex. The idea of human duties arises as a natural counterbalance to the philosophical idea of human rights.” These days, the whole world is paying lip service to human rights. At the United Nations … Continue reading Human Duties and Universal Responsibilities
“Peacemaking” Hypocrisy: Human Rights Violations are Turning into a Norm Under the Taliban Regime
Despite their promises, the Taliban have failed to honour their word on a number of commitments. There are still ongoing violations of basic human rights (such as the right of women to study and work, and freedom of the media). The amnesty offered to political opponents turned out to be mere lip service. The situation … Continue reading “Peacemaking” Hypocrisy: Human Rights Violations are Turning into a Norm Under the Taliban Regime
A Breeze of Democracy?
Since 2013, Venezuela has been on a continuous downward spiral after Maduro assumed the role of presidency, following the death of Hugo Chávez. Little by little, Maduro, with the military by his side, instituted and inserted non-democratic traits into the political institutions such as: persecuting of civil activism, silencing freedom of speech, curtailing free press, … Continue reading A Breeze of Democracy?