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Human Rights, Interrupted

Like many, I am a firm believer that without global discussion and activism in regards to human rights, there will never be answers or results. It is therefore imperative that all human rights issues be discussed at all levels,...

by Rebecca Collier

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#50Days4Gaza: War journalism in Gaza

Understanding the meaning of ‘shell-shocked’ in a context of war, conflict and gross human rights violations often allows us to negotiate with a complex of emotions and stories that move beyond journalistic ethos of ‘obje...

by Arpita Mitra

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Enhanced Economic Growth of BRICS = Increased Emissions & Climate Change

The Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit held in Durban draws to a conclusion today. The one issue that has not been discussed at this forum is the need to reduce emissions, something which the BRICS cou...

by Kamleshan Pillay

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Changemaker of the Week: Sophia Said, The Advocator

Sophia’s beginnings as an advocator for change began at a very early age. At just seven years old, Sophia and her siblings were living on the streets of Arusha, Tanzania, for two years before she was given refuge by the Shalo...

by Jessica Trevis

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It’s Still The Economy, Stupid

In the first post-recession presidential election, the economy has been the major issue at hand and on American’s mind. This is no secret as the economy represents a broad ranging mechanism that affects everything from unempl...

by Laura Casey

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Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada

Canada is, more often than not, placed on the global pedestal in regards to being a prime example of leadership in the realm of Human Rights. Yet, the reality is far from that truth. The oppressive history set to destroy Indige...

by Natasha Lipman

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COP20: Day 5 – Storm on the water

As Friday’s sun rose over the vast Pacific ocean to light up the Western shores of Lima, a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) put the state of the ongoing international climate negotiations in a new...

by Evan Weber

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Sexual Violence in and after Conflict

It has been mentioned many times that when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. This adage also has truth to it when it is applied to conflict situations, especially in Africa. Many women, children and also men su...

by Mark Mngomezulu

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Udder Refusal to Negotiate: Protesting Farmers and CAP Reform

How do you like your milk served? Frothed? Heated? Try sprayed onto the side of a wall. The other week Eurocrats were holding their espresso cups out of their windows, hoping to catch some of the hundreds of gallons of milk tha...

by International Political Forum

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Human Rights, Interrupted

#50Days4Gaza: War journalism in Gaza

Enhanced Economic Growth of BRICS = Increased Emissions & Climate Change

Changemaker of the Week: Sophia Said, The Advocator

It’s Still The Economy, Stupid

Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada

COP20: Day 5 – Storm on the water

Sexual Violence in and after Conflict

Udder Refusal to Negotiate: Protesting Farmers and CAP Reform

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