Human Trafficking: A Foundational Cheat Sheet
This article covers a brief but informative guide to understanding human trafficking, attempt to dispel misinformation, and raise awareness. ...more
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November 01, 2023•4 min read
Addressing Climate Refugees and Displacement Involving Island Nations
This article looks at some of the rights potentially at risk due to climate change and how it may be possible to restore them. ...more
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November 01, 2023•17 min read
Tackling Violence Against Women in The Northern Triangle of Central America (NTCA)
According to the UNHCR, 85% of women from the NTCA seeking asylum in the US described living in communities that armed crime groups controlled – be it maras or other groups. ...more
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November 01, 2023•16 min read
Who Do You Belong To? Short Review of Statelessness in the UK
Nationality is the status of belonging to a particular nation or country and denotes where an individual has been born. ...more
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November 01, 2023•4 min read
The Significance of the International Day of Tolerance
By making room for communication, we soon come to the realization that in one way or another, through one religion or another, we are all humans, we are all entitled to the right to live, find happine... ...more
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November 01, 2023•4 min read
How did Martin Luther King Jr. inspire others?
This article will provide you with insight into Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, the work of Coretta Scott King, and granddaughter, Yolanda King whilst also answering some of the most frequently asked ... ...more
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November 01, 2023•7 min read
How Did The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Women and Girls Globally?
As the pandemic has disrupted health systems, women are reporting decreased access to health care services, in particular, services to meet sexual and reproductive health needs. ...more
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November 01, 2023•9 min read
What is Digital Citizenship and Why is it Important?
With the correct use of the internet, students and adults can be more aware of human rights violations and how to protect themselves from fraud and disinformation. ...more
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November 01, 2023•7 min read
Addressing Human Trafficking in Ukraine
The following article will explore why human trafficking in Ukraine has increased as a result of the ongoing war and what can be done to address this issue. ...more
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November 01, 2023•11 min read
What is being done about the Uyghurs in China?
The international community cannot continue to allow these atrocities to take place. To address the Uyghur genocide in Xinjiang, there needs to be an aggressive response from the international communi... ...more
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November 01, 2023•18 min read
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights vs. the US Constitution: What You Need to Know
The essential difference between human rights and civil rights is that human rights are seen as natural, fundamental, and universal, whereas civil rights are the rights that a government recognizes an... ...more
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November 01, 2023•4 min read
The Significance of Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Honoring History
Understanding the importance of Juneteenth requires recognizing its role in commemorating the struggles, achievements, and resilience of African Americans, while also signifying national progress towa... ...more
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November 01, 2023•5 min read
Roma and Sinti Statelessness in Germany
Nationality can be thought of as a birthright and grants people access to safety, protection, residence, civil rights, and other resources of the state. ...more
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October 31, 2023•7 min read
How Can Youth Get Involved In Diplomacy?
The youth is a core demographic in the use and building of disruptive new technologies and global networks. ...more
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October 31, 2023•4 min read
Women’s Participation in Diplomacy
In the late 1930s the British Foreign Office concluded a study on recruiting for diplomatic services with, “But women are already working for the Corps as wives and daughters free, so why pay them? ...more
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October 31, 2023•5 min read
Education for children – Advocating for the right to education
Children’s right to education is recognized to every child as a legal right on the basis of equal opportunity, as informed by and consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Chi... ...more
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October 31, 2023•3 min read
Youth-Led Diplomacy in International Organizations
What is youth-led diplomacy? As a young advocate for women’s rights, I’ve recently invested more time in understanding how I can do my part to make tangible changes. Diplomacy, for those who are not f... ...more
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October 31, 2023•4 min read
Human Rights vs Civil Rights
A simple definition is that human rights are the rights you have simply for being a human being. Comparatively, civil rights are contextual, meaning you are entitled to specific civil rights through b... ...more
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October 31, 2023•3 min read
Can We Reclaim the Night?
‘Reclaim the Night’ is a movement that started as part of the Women’s Liberation Movement by women in Leeds, United Kingdom in the 1970s. ...more
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October 31, 2023•7 min read
Activism Versus Advocacy: What is Human Rights Advocacy?
An activist is defined as a ‘person who believes strongly in political or social change and takes part in activities such as public protests to try and make this happen’. ...more
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October 31, 2023•4 min read
How to Work in Human Rights
When sharing hashtags seems unfulfilling, some seek to do more to promote equality and eradicate unfairness; but how do you start a career in Human Rights? ...more
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October 31, 2023•5 min read
What is Cloud Diplomacy?
‘Cloud diplomacy’ is the use of technology by countries to identify and develop strategic objectives and goals, as well as to carry out diplomatic functions effectively. ...more
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October 31, 2023•5 min read
Teaching tolerance post Covid-19
Recently, the hashtag #StopAsianHate has been trending on Twitter, highlighting the scale of the issue. ...more
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October 31, 2023•3 min read
Refugees and Human Rights
What is the difference between a refugee, an asylum seeker, and an immigrant? ...more
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October 31, 2023•5 min read
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