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War, Famine, and Displacement: Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

War, Famine, and Displacement: Sudan’s Humanitarian Emergency

The most serious humanitarian crisis in recent history has unfolded in Sudan. Coverage by the media illustrates both the tremendous amount of human suffering that has occurred due to the conflict and the larger geopolitical

Washington’s Ukraine Peace Blueprint Abandons Those Who Need Protection Most

Washington’s Ukraine Peace Blueprint Abandons Those Who Need Protection Most

The global community has been watching the ongoing war in Ukraine, and as a result, the recent plans for peace from the United States are sparking a heated debate. Many feel as if this is

From Protest to Algorithm: Are Social Movements Being Silenced by Moderation Bots?

From Protest to Algorithm: Are Social Movements Being Silenced by Moderation Bots?

From protest to algorithm, the frontlines of activism have rapidly shifted to digital platforms, where moderation bots now play a powerful gatekeeping role. Social movements depend on social media to mobilise, organise, and tell their

Climate Refugees 2.0: Who Protects People Displaced by Rising Seas and Smart-City Expansion?

Climate Refugees 2.0: Who Protects People Displaced by Rising Seas and Smart-City Expansion?

Climate refugees 2.0 are emerging as a defining humanitarian and urban challenge of this century. As rising seas swallow coastlines and smart-city expansion pushes low-income communities to the margins, millions face forced displacement without clear

Sudan’s Deepening Humanitarian Collapse: Civilian Suffering Amid Shifting Power and International Pressure

Sudan’s Deepening Humanitarian Collapse: Civilian Suffering Amid Shifting Power and International Pressure

Sudan is descending into one of the gravest humanitarian disasters of the decade. As the civil war grinds into its third year, the violence inflicted on civilians has intensified, and the institutions responsible for their

Is the ‘Right to Disconnect’ India’s Next Big Human-Rights Reform?

Is the ‘Right to Disconnect’ India’s Next Big Human-Rights Reform?

The concept of the right to disconnect in the digital work and constant-connectivity environment is now being discussed as a possible extension to labour and human-rights reform in India as the information environment becomes digitised.

The Impact of Economic Disparity on Human Rights

The Impact of Economic Disparity on Human Rights

Economic disparity is not only a gap in income or wealth; it is a powerful driver of human rights violations that shapes who gets access to basic services, justice, and political voice. The high rates

Violations of Press Freedom Around the World

Violations of Press Freedom Around the World

Press freedom violations worldwide have reached critical levels in 2025, with economic pressures, physical attacks, and censorship creating a "difficult situation" globally for the first time in history. Over half the world's population—4.25 billion people—lives

Human Rights Violations in Conflict Zones in 2025

Human Rights Violations in Conflict Zones in 2025

In 2025, human rights violations in conflict zones remain widespread, severe, and deeply interconnected with displacement, poverty, and political instability. International statistics indicate that tens of thousands of civilians have been killed in the past

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2025: Why It Still Matters Today

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2025: Why It Still Matters Today

The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed every year on 2 December to highlight ongoing struggles against modern forms of slavery, from human trafficking and forced labour to child exploitation and forced