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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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Silence Behind Closed Doors

Domestic violence in the Russian Federation is a silent issue. According to the CEDAW, almost 14,000 Russian women are killed every year by partners or family members. Taking into consideration the skewed government statistics...
by Ekaterina Mordvinova
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Violence Against Women in Mexico

Violence against women is unfortunately prevalent all over the world and occurs both in the home and without, is both illegal and yet often not prosecuted, and always leaves permanent scars on the societies in which these atroc...
by Natasha Lipman
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Mamta’s Story: Domestic Violence in Nepal

The murmurs in the crowd slowly faded away as Bibek Koirala, the presenter for the day, stepped up to the podium and cleared his throat at the mike. “Hello everyone. If you all are settled in, we would like to begin the press...
by Natasha Lipman
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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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Mobile phones have often been forwarded as an affordable solution to enabling internet access, especially for those from developing countries. According to recent research, there are currently 6 million mobile subscribers world...
by Natasha Lipman
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Violence Against Women Online

The nightmare begins by unwittingly annoying someone. It could be a colleague. It could be a ‘friend’. It could be someone who read something you posted, and thought you were too outspoken. Chances are, you never find out. ...
by Natasha Lipman
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