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We’ll Get You All: Terror As a Response to Terrorism

A spray-painted swastika and the words: “We’ll get you all” deface the door to the home of seven Eritrean refugees just days before one, Khaled Idris Bahray, is found stabbed to death in his own courtyard. In Dearborn, Michigan, on February 12th, an Arab family is attacked after being called “terrorists” and ordered to “goContinue reading “We’ll Get You All: Terror As a Response to Terrorism”

New Technologies and Human Rights: What We Can Do

With the internet and new technologies integrating and transforming nearly every aspect of our daily lives, new forms of expression have emerged. From online petitions to #hashtags and viral trends, new technologies are firmly engraining themselves in our everyday organization and association, gradually revolutionizing the way we take action. Concurrently, the way human rights issuesContinue reading “New Technologies and Human Rights: What We Can Do”

White Helmets Bring Hope in Syria

Since 2011, almost 200,000 Syrians have died in the bloody civil war that has beset the country. What started as pro-democracy protests in 2011 have turned into one of the deadliest civil wars to afflict the Middle East. With support from Iran and Russia and a lack of aid from the international community, the AssadContinue reading “White Helmets Bring Hope in Syria”

Hope in the Middle East: Female Militants Combat the Islamic State

Kurdistan’s female militants are making history in their battle against the Islamic State (IS). These women have played a major role in halting the advance of IS and are currently involved in the fight for a key border in the Syrian town of Kobani. Kobani has been under regular attack by the Islamic State, whichContinue reading “Hope in the Middle East: Female Militants Combat the Islamic State”

Asylum Seekers in Israel

An estimated 53,000 African migrants have arrived in Israel between 2006 and the beginning of 2014. Israel, which took over reviewing asylum claims from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2002, has been widely criticized for its treatment of them. Recently, however, the government has been attempting to reform its stance towards migrants. WillContinue reading “Asylum Seekers in Israel”

Human Rights in Iran

On June 20, 2014, London-based British-Iranian citizen Ghoncheh Ghavami was one of a number of women to protest peacefully outside the Azadi stadium in Tehran. The group were campaigning to be allowed into the stadium to watch a men’s volleyball match. It is not illegal in Iran for women to attend sporting events of thisContinue reading “Human Rights in Iran”

North Korean leaders could be tried for crimes against humanity…one day

“The North Korean regime controls and monitors the usage of the very words. The concept is not even taught. I had never even heard of the term “human rights” when I was in North Korea.” – Shin Dong-Hyuk The North Korean façade is under pressure. The leadership has been condemned for human rights abuses, andContinue reading “North Korean leaders could be tried for crimes against humanity…one day”

Slaves Among Us: Modern Day Slavery in the United Kingdom

Modern day slavery affects at least 3,000 to 5,000 people in the UK today. This issue takes the form of domestic servitude, forced labour, and sexual exploitation. The British Empire abolished slavery in July 1833. The act did not take effect immediately. At the time, planters were still to be compensated with 20 million poundsContinue reading “Slaves Among Us: Modern Day Slavery in the United Kingdom”

When Fear of Contagious Disease Rationalizes Discrimination

According to the Center for Disease and Control (CDC), the 2014 outbreak of Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever is the largest outbreak of the virus in history and the virus’ first epidemic. While Nigeria has managed to stop the flow of new cases, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone have widespread transmission of the virus. As of 5Continue reading “When Fear of Contagious Disease Rationalizes Discrimination”

Gay rights – a global perspective

“Ultimately, I think the Equal Protection Clause does guarantee same-sex marriage in all fifty states.” These were the words spoken by President Obama to the New Yorker in late October. His statement coincided with the Supreme Court rejection of a number of appeals, resulting in the legalisation of gay marriage in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, NorthContinue reading “Gay rights – a global perspective”