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31 Jul

Empowering Voters: The Role of Technology and Design in Elections

This report explores how technology and graphic/legal design can enhance voter awareness and participation in elections by making voting procedures more understandable and accessible. It highlights the importance of these tools in promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, particularly in combatting misinformation and improving access for marginalised groups. Ultimately, the integration of these technologies fosters a more informed electorate and strengthens democratic governance by empowering citizens to participate effectively in the electoral process.

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31 Jul

Human Rights in Tibet

Following the Chinese invasion in 1950, Tibet's integration into the People's Republic of China led to the Seventeen Point Agreement, which promised autonomy but resulted in policies aimed at forced assimilation and suppression of Tibetan cultural identity. This report critically examines these oppressive measures, highlighting human rights violations justified by the Chinese government in the name of national security, economic development, and social stability.

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31 Jul

The Interplay Between Traditional Asian Values and Women’s Rights in China

China's recent policy shift, encouraging women to adopt domestic roles to address its demographic crisis, marks a significant reversal in gender equality progress, rooted in traditional Confucian values. This policy underscores the tension between the country's demographic needs and women's rights advancements, as the government prioritises family roles over gender equality. This report explores this policy reversal in the context of international human rights obligations, highlighting the challenge of balancing cultural traditions with gender equality in a rapidly globalising world.

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30 Jul

Beyond Survival: Ensuring Mental Well-Being for Yazidi Refugee Children

The Yazidi community in Iraq has endured atrocities since 2014, particularly affecting children who have endured abduction, enslavement, and trauma from witnessing violence. Despite international protections like the UNCRC, mental health support for Yazidi refugee children is critically inadequate, with many suffering from PTSD and other conditions in poorly resourced camps. This report highlights the need for improved mental health services and proposes actionable improvements to support the psychological well-being of Yazidi children from a human rights perspective.

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30 Jul

Highlighting the Impacts of Castes on Children’s Access to Education in India

Education is a fundamental human right, yet around 711 million people globally remain illiterate, with India having the largest illiterate population at 287 million. While India's literacy rate reached 77.7%percent in 2022, the caste system continues to create significant disparities in educational access, particularly affecting lower-caste children. Despite some efforts to address this inequality, challenges remain, and the discrimination faced by Dalits contributes to higher dropout rates and limits opportunities for social mobility.

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8 Jul

Sexual Citizenship: Who Gets to be a Citizen Through the Lens of Gender, Sexuality, and Identity

The concept of citizenship historically excluded women, immigrants, and non-heterosexual individuals, with men— especially white, heterosexual males —at its centre. Despite modern legal frameworks like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights granting everyone the right to citizenship, many people remain stateless due to various exclusions. Focusing on Western countries, this article explores the institutional and personal dimensions of sexual citizenship, examining how gender, sexuality, and identity impact who is granted full citizenship rights.

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5 Jul

Tracing Invisible Journeys: Internal Displacement in South & Southeast Asia and the International Legal Framework

Internal displacement, caused by armed conflict, violence, human rights violations, and natural disasters, affects millions globally. Despite the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, they have not been implemented internationally. The […]

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30 Jun

Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: A Periodic Review

Afghanistan's women are facing severe setbacks in their rights following the Taliban's return to power, which has led to significant restrictions on education, freedom of movement, and overall well-being. This report examines the complex history and current state of women's rights in Afghanistan, highlighting their resilience and ongoing struggle for dignity amidst oppressive policies. The resurgence of the Taliban has reignited global concern for women's rights, emphasising the urgent need for international support and solidarity in safeguarding their fundamental rights and empowering them for a just future.

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6 Jun

Across the Border: The Humanitarian Crisis of North Korean Asylum Seekers in China

The forced repatriation of around 60 North Korean asylum seekers by China in April 2024 has raised serious international concerns, as these individuals face severe risks such as torture, forced labour, and execution upon their return to North Korea. China's policy of repatriating North Korean refugees, despite international human rights obligations, leaves an estimated 10,000 to 300,000 refugees in hiding at risk. The report examines the socio-political, legal, and humanitarian aspects of this crisis, calling for international intervention to protect vulnerable asylum seekers.

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5 Jun

The Development, the Legal Potential, and the Implementation of the Right to a Healthy Environment

The human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a recently recognized human right that emphasizes environmental protection. This report explores its development, importance, and international establishment, focusing […]

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