The tale of two presidents: If Maduro is illegitimate, why is Guaido controversial?
The swift international support for Guiado has sparked intense debate, particularly in Canada, about whether this was the right move.
Slowly dying: The health-care system of Yemen
The Civil War in Yemen destroyed its health infrastructure
The United Nations’ global compact for migration is a success for some and a failure for others
This meeting was poignantly timed to fall on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“No Chef!” – Unmaking the culture of misogyny in professional kitchens
The food industry in North America had its own “Harvey Weinstein moment” in late 2017.
Aung San Suu Kyi and the military’s violent campaign against the Rohingya
In a recent fact-finding mission, the United Nations (UN) reported over 10,000 dead and 723,000 Rohingya have fled the country.
Italy condemns ‘crime of humility’ as war on immigration ramps Up
On October 2nd, Domenico Lucano, mayor of the remote hillside town of Riace – Calabria was arrested by Italian authorities, accused of aiding and facilitating illegal immigration.
The Yemeni civil war and the death of Jamal Khashoggi
The fact that the Saudi government changed its story after the Khashoggi killing, initially claiming his death had nothing to do with them and then admitting he died in a “fist fight” at the embassy, has made it increasingly difficult for the Western world to ignore the role of Saudi Arabia in the war in Yemen.
Escalating conflict in Cameroon: On the verge of civil war
The current conflict in Cameroon can be traced back to the country’s history under colonial rule. While Cameroon was colonized by Germany in 1884, the French and English troops took over the state in 1916.
The art of the scapegoat: Eritrea’s unique brand of totalitarianism
The regime of President Isaias Afwerki applies uniquely oppressive tactics to maintain power in the midst of widespread political, social, and economic failings. The regime, however, may soon face an existential challenge.
One year later: Why Chechen LGBTQ victims still haven’t found justice
At last count, there were an estimated 27 people killed and over 200 imprisoned by the Chechen government’s efforts, with survivors now sworn into lives of secrecy and anonymity.
From a moment to a movement: How Oxfam is sparking a broader discussion
The ultimate goal is to build an organizational culture in which people not only fear the consequences of perpetrating abuse, but also one in which everyone feels safe coming forward with any situation that makes them uncomfortable on the job.
Sexual violence as a weapon: How Syrian women are fighting against GBV
The documentary film “Syrie, le cri étouffé” (Syria, the muffled cry) was recently released, telling the stories of Syrian women who were detained and violated by security forces.
Sitting on top of the world: The intersection of geopolitics, economic sustainability, and indigenous rights
Several Arctic and non-Arctic states signed an unprecedented agreement to regulate Arctic fisheries in November 2017.
The power of a check mark: Regulating the marketplace of ideas on social media
The social network has confirmed the removal of the certification check mark from the profiles of racist instigators, including those of Jason Kessler and Richard Spencer.
Human Rights Diplomacy Efforts Not Enough with ‘Trump of the East’
While the Summit presented an opportunity for Justin Trudeau to leverage economic ties in the Asia-Pacific, many also wondered how and if he would take advantage of his facetime with the Philippine leader, Rodrigo Duterte, to address his bloody war on drugs.
Weinstein Effect: Can we separate the art from the artist?
Since The New York Times first revealed Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual misconduct, the floodgates have opened to similar claims against other famous, powerful men.
Guns: America’s strange addiction
Although mass shootings in Texas and Las Vegas reignite the debate on gun ownership, a long road lies ahead before these tragedies force Americans to change their relationship with guns.
Another international paralysis: The Rohingya crisis
In the past two months, over 600,000 Muslim Rohingya from the Rakhine province have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh. The Myanmar Army has been responsible for killing and raping unarmed Rohingya and burning their villages.
Medical evacuation in besieged areas of Syria
In July 2016, twins Moaz and Nawras were born in Eastern Al Ghouta, one of the largest besieged areas in the Syrian countryside, with congenital heart defects.
Trump’s Birth Control Mandate Pits Religious Freedom Against Reproductive Rights
Trump’s policy is met with support from his Republican camp since it expands the role of religious freedom at the expense of reproductive rights.