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With over more than 6 years of writing obituaries for the local paper, Senior Reporter has a uniquely strong voice that shines through in his newest collection of essays and articles, which explores the importance we place on the legacy.

Asylum-Seekers Are Being Denied by Deterrence Policies

Asylum-Seekers Are Being Denied by Deterrence Policies

Fearing increased border crossings, the Biden administration reinstated a Donald Trump-era asylum ban for most southern border migrants. Federal courts found a similar ban violated U.S. and international law. The Biden administration clung to deterrence

Human Rights at Sea: The Geneva Declaration

Human Rights at Sea: The Geneva Declaration

According to Live Jacob Sydness, Vice President of Sustainable Business, and Neil Henderson, Senior Executive, Industry Liaison of Gard P&I Club, history has shown that, as with many progressive steps in the field of human

UAE’s Amdjarass Based Field Hospital: A Lifeline for Sudanese Refugees in Chad

UAE’s Amdjarass Based Field Hospital: A Lifeline for Sudanese Refugees in Chad

In a commendable display of humanitarian support, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) established a field hospital in Amdjarass, Chad, to provide much-needed medical aid to Sudanese refugees seeking refuge in the neighbor country. The hospital

In Strike: 2-Hunger Strikers Were Taken to Hospital

In Strike: 2-Hunger Strikers Were Taken to Hospital

2 of the contract workers, who had been observing a fast unto death since July 19, were admitted to the hospital on Friday because of a decline in their health. The 108 Ambulance transported the

AI Companies Fail to Meet Fair Work Standards for Gig Workers: Study

AI Companies Fail to Meet Fair Work Standards for Gig Workers: Study

Digital labor platforms that recruit gig workers fail to meet minimum standards of fair work, says University of Oxford’s “Cloudwork Ratings 2023 report. It estimates that 163 million workers globally are active on freelance and

Gig Workers Are Competing With Far-Right in Spain’s Elections

Gig Workers Are Competing With Far-Right in Spain’s Elections

Sumar and the center-left PSOE are running against Vox, a new far-right party whose vehement anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric—including a promise to expel all undocumented migrants—has seen its support soar in recent years. Also running is

Gender Inequality: Control over Women’s Mobility in MENA Nations

Gender Inequality: Control over Women’s Mobility in MENA Nations

Researchers say that many countries in the Middle East and North Africa force "state-sanctioned domestic abuse" on women by making it hard for them to move around freely. Human Rights Watch found in a new,

North Korea Defectors Live in Constant Fear of Deportation, Vulnerable to Human Trafficking

North Korea Defectors Live in Constant Fear of Deportation, Vulnerable to Human Trafficking

The journey of North Korean defectors to South Korea represents a desperate bid for freedom, but the challenges they face upon arrival paint a grim picture of the ongoing struggle for survival. Fleeing their homeland

A Global Call to Action: Insights from the Women’s Rights Summit

A Global Call to Action: Insights from the Women’s Rights Summit

They claim that discussions about women's rights are excluded from both current and former female prisoners. Due to this, there has been a dearth of funding and policy changes necessary to address the alarming rise

The Dangers of Transferring Cluster Munitions to Ukraine: A Reckless Move

The Dangers of Transferring Cluster Munitions to Ukraine: A Reckless Move

Concerns have been raised regarding the recent decision by President Joe Biden to deploy cluster bombs in Ukraine and about breaking with a well-accepted international standard. Around 120 nations have banned cluster munitions because of