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The Brexit – COVID Cocktail: A targeted annihilation of workers’ rights?

The Brexit – COVID 19 phenomenon has generated a compound attack on the rights of Britain’s youth workers; one that is inadequately guarded by government policy.

Ameerah Salie May 31, 2021

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The Increasing Danger of Biphobia

Bisexual people face discrimination from different communities because of misconceptions. Awareness about biphobia must be fostered.

Juan Nader February 23, 2021

Why does a Sex Offender Registry Matter in the Caribbean?

Caribbean nations are working towards a Sex Offenders’ Registry but many do see challenges ahead with implementation.

Latoyaa Roberts February 6, 2021

Elderly farmers in their cabin at the Delhi border

Indian Farmers: The latest group to be under threat from the BJP government

Indian farmers have been protesting against the controversial new bills. The bills are controversial for several reasons. They, and the way the authorities have treated protestors, have spurred many similar protests around the world.

Gurjinder Khambay January 24, 2021

Savannah Undocumented Youth Alliance: Daniela Rodriguez – Leading a Change

The Savannah Undocumented Youth Alliance (SUYA) is a grassroots organization comprised of undocumented immigrants in the United States. As the founder and lead volunteer, Daniela Rodriguez does incredible work demonstrating the power of localizing human rights through her initiative. Currently, she is focusing on bringing immigration awareness to her local community. With the help of…

Violet Isek August 4, 2020

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A reflection on 2020 Pride: a case for community, a case for resistance

“Pride is a riot” – Stonewall Inn Pride, for so many of us, is a space of belonging. An enclave where we can be safe, sincere, and unapologetic of a reality still so often implicitly or explicitly censored around us. Pride offers resilience through community, support where there is so often rejection, and an example…

Esther Brito June 24, 2020

Trafficking: where globalisation and money meet

Trafficking, in all its expressions, is a global threat to which no country is immune. The phenomenon has come to be marked by its ever-increasing complexity, and has become a political priority for governments around the world. Often, when looking at trafficking, we center on victim profiles and rehabilitation. But this focus continues to allow only palliative measures. We must…

Esther Brito March 25, 2020

The Endemic Trade: Slavery in the 21st Century

The issues associated with slavery are incredebly widespread. They all fall under the same bracket, however, and whether you attempt to abolish human rights abuses on an acute or systemic scale, it all makes a difference to those who only know a life of misery, condemned by their captors.

Benjamin White March 7, 2020

Survivors leading solutions: a voice, a mission, a new approach

The scope and reach of NGOs and humanitarian organizations has experienced a golden era within the age of communications. The number of NGOs grows daily, and so does the money and resources donated to them. By 2030, the expected global value of these resources is projected to grow to 2.5 billion dollars. Nevertheless, NGO assistance tends…

Esther Brito February 14, 2020

Systematic Counter-Oppression: A Case For Louder Voices

Ranking as the most heinous war crimes, genocide and ethnic cleansing are prevalent in a number of regions today. Two cases, in particular, have recently caught the world’s attention, however, and both are against highly vulnerable minority groups. A wider response is necessary to counter these cases of oppression and, as this account will argue,…

Benjamin White January 30, 2020

The Struggle of Educating a Girl

Article by Lesego Gaetwesepe. Lesego Gaetwesepe is a 25-year-old young lady who is intrinsically passionate about human rights, community development, and empowerment. She is the co-founder of ADARA project which seeks to accelerate the empowerment of young girls and women in all spheres of industry. She is a volunteer at a youth-led organization and represents…

Staff Writer December 6, 2019

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