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Freelance writer

As a passionate freelance writer, I delve into the intricacies of human rights, work-life balance, and labour rights to illuminate the often overlooked aspects of our societal fabric. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to social justice, I navigate the complexities of these crucial topics, aiming to foster awareness and inspire change.

Italy’s Migrant Detention Centers Under Fire After Inmate’s Death

Italy’s Migrant Detention Centers Under Fire After Inmate’s Death

The death of a 19-year-old Guinean detainee, Ousmane Sylla, at Rome's Ponte Galeria migrant repatriation centre last month has reignited calls to shut down the notorious facility. Sylla allegedly hanged himself while awaiting deportation, prompting

Pakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social media

Pakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social media

In Pakistan, the mere act of sharing a WhatsApp message, whether authentic or alleged, can have dire consequences, often leading to severe legal repercussions, including death sentences. Recent cases have shed light on the alarming

Women’s Rights Still Lacking in North Korea

Women’s Rights Still Lacking in North Korea

The "2023 North Korean Women's Rights Survey Results Report" released recently by Daily NK, with support from the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea, reveals a troubling situation for women's rights in North

Gender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s Rights

Gender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s Rights

The United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has sounded the alarm on a global backlash against women's rights that is threatening progress and even reversing gains made in gender equality across both developing and developed nations.

NSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare Facilities

NSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare Facilities

The Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) recently conducted a three-day visit to assess the conditions of 12 government-run health centers in Kohima and Tseminyu districts from March 5 to 7, 2024. The team, led

Domestic Violence and human rights abuse in Iraq

Domestic Violence and human rights abuse in Iraq

Violence in the home is a big problem affecting many people and families across Iraq. Even with laws and efforts to stop it, those who suffer violence at home often find it very hard to

Vietnam labels foreign dissenting groups as “terrorist organizations”

Vietnam labels foreign dissenting groups as “terrorist organizations”

Vietnam's internal security agency has taken a noteworthy step by assigning two political groups based within the United States as "terrorist organizations." The Montagnard Support Group Inc (MSGI), headquartered in North Carolina, and the Montagnard

EU Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour: Banning Exploitative Products

EU Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour: Banning Exploitative Products

The European Union has taken a momentous step towards promoting ethical trade practices and protecting worker rights. In a landmark decision, the EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to ban

South Korea mandates doctors who walked out to resume work

South Korea mandates doctors who walked out to resume work

In a move illustrating its immovable position, the South Korean government late on Friday freely issued a rigid order to 13 doctors, a few of whom had been vocally included in a walkout comprising around

Who Defines Human Rights? The Complex Realities Across Cultures

Who Defines Human Rights? The Complex Realities Across Cultures

What are "human rights"? They refer to basic rights and freedoms that all people deserve just for being human. For example - the right to food, housing, free speech, fair treatment, etc. The goal is