Domestic violence is a human rights issue many women in Central Asia face today. A reflection on domestic violence in Kazakhstan presents a discussion about women using their agency to advocate for criminalization and stronger protections.
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News is ultimately a form of storytelling, a way of informing the public of the events occuring in the world around them. Censoring the press is therefore a way of framing the way people see the world into a picture defined by what is not censored. However, press extends beyond the typical newspaper; even a novel may also be considered a form of press, reflecting societal issues of a certain period, or working to challenge authority. To censor this type of artistic press is to censor imagination, which results in the same effect––a suppression of public opinion. In the Americas, there has been an influx in the censorship of the press, which has taken one of two forms: censorship of the formal newspaper press and book censorship. This article thus examines censorship in the case studies of Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the United States.
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Ethiopia faces one of its gravest crises as federal security forces are implicated in the killing of civilians in the Amhara region, sparking escalating turmoil. The roots of this conflict trace back to historical grievances and the exclusion of the Fano militia from peace negotiations following the Tigray conflict, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive dialogue and internal reconciliation to achieve lasting peace.
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Internet blackouts have become a modern concern for many nations undergoing warfare and violence. Denying access to the internet has been determined to be a violation of human rights on the international level, yet instances continue to occur around the globe. Yemen, a nation undergoing a lengthy civil war, is an example of where internet blackouts have proven to become frequent and problematic for citizens’ safety and daily lives.
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Saudi Arabia has recently been experiencing an emerging arts and culture boom. The state has become a hub for both national and international artists, particularly for youth. However, some critics speculate that this new funding and celebration of the arts is a strategy to distract from other potentially unpopular legislation.
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The Sudanese military coup of 2021 reverberates far beyond the crisis-stricken nation, reshaping the regional landscape. Prompting swift responses from neighboring Egypt and Ethiopia, the coup has sparked an intricate web of security concerns and strategic considerations.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court has recently opened up a vote to decriminalize abortion, and a multitude of factors may influence the outcome.
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Many experts and human rights activists have expressed concern for Nicaragua based on actions of the Ortega administration. His administration’s actions have caused widespread impacts throughout various sectors including within the academic sphere, democratic erosion, and violent suppression. The Ortega administration in Nicaragua has engaged in numerous human rights violations, for example repressing academics and revoking the legal status of universities, killing or arresting opponents, denying people due process or their citizenship rights, as well as harassing journalists and repressing freedom of expression.
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Indigenous communities in the “lithium triangle” are advocating for the preservation of their way of life while protesting against the power structures that have continued to prioritize industries and corporations conducting lithium extraction. It is imperative that the governments of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile address the problem and prioritize the environment and rights of indigenous populations over business and profits.
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In May 2023, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed into law one of the most harmful LGBT laws globally. With the exception of South Africa, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) has found that most African nations have anti-LGBT laws or policies and often don’t provide fundamental rights for nonconforming individuals. On an LGBT rights scale, Africa is steadily behind other continents, threatening LGBT individuals and access to global funding.
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“Ni una menos,” meaning “not one woman less” is commonly written on the posters of protestors against femicides throughout Latin America. Feminicidios, or femicides in English, are the intentional killing of women and girls because of their gender. Among 25 countries with the highest rates of femicide in the world, 14 are from Latin America and the Caribbean.
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The 2004 film Hotel Rwanda raised global awareness about the Rwandan genocide and the heroism of hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina. However, Rusesabagina's story also highlights the issue of political censorship in Rwanda, where the government's suppression of political and human rights advocacy persists, including the silencing of opposition voices and imprisonment of political leaders.
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar drew over 1.5 billion viewers and faced controversy over bribery allegations, migrant worker exploitation, and criminalization of homosexuality. Despite using the event to foster international relations, Qatar's imposition of cultural values contradicted its efforts to build ties and exposed the need for better governance by FIFA.
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The Casamance conflict has resulted in devastating realities for communities, however, different policies such as the Kampala Convention offer hope for a united future to resolve deep divisions at the Senegal border and refocus on supporting displaced people.
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There has been an increase in undocumented immigrants from the Caribbean traveling by boat to the US. While Haitian and Cuban immigrants face many dangers and risks during their journey across the sea, they also have different experiences and treatments once they reach the US. Cuban immigrants have historically received "special treatment" in the US, while Haitians have not. This article examines the reasons behind this disparity and how policies have changed over time.
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Within the EU, Italy has been on the forefront of combating irregular migration to Europe through the Mediterranean. However, concern over grave human rights violations in Libya have led to calls for Italy to discontinue partnership with Libyan authorities.
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The people of Chile must now prepare for yet another pivotal election which will play a key role in determining the fate of the nation's fundamental law.
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