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Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso Wreak Havoc, Targeting Civilians and Blocking Aid, Reports Human Rights Watch

Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso Wreak Havoc, Targeting Civilians and Blocking Aid, Reports Human Rights Watch

According to a recent study by Human Rights Watch, armed Islamist organizations operating in Burkina Faso have committed several crimes against humanity, including the murder of civilians, the damage of property, and forced evictions. The

Urgent action needed to end gender-based discrimination in public and political life

Urgent action needed to end gender-based discrimination in public and political life

Stressing the need to make patriarchy "a thing of the past", the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - Volker Türk - on Wednesday called for urgent action to end gender-based bias in public and

Global Forced Displacement Reaches Unprecedented Levels, Highlighting the Urgent Need for Solutions

Global Forced Displacement Reaches Unprecedented Levels, Highlighting the Urgent Need for Solutions

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that there are now 110 million persons who have been forcibly relocated throughout the world. This figure reflects the greatest annual jump ever recorded, an alarming

UK Abortion Law, punishment for Violation: What you should know

UK Abortion Law, punishment for Violation: What you should know

Recently, a UK woman was sentenced to prison for 28 months by a United Kingdom court for pleading guilty to aborting her pregnancy after the permissible time limit of ten weeks, raising questions about the

Are LGBTQ community safe in China 

Are LGBTQ community safe in China 

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the People's Republic of China face serious challenges in the country. The LGBTQ support groups are also forced to close in the country. The space for lesbian, gay,

Jordan and Egypt Spearhead Efforts to Combat Child Labor in the Arab World

Jordan and Egypt Spearhead Efforts to Combat Child Labor in the Arab World

Experts claim that Jordan and Egypt have taken the lead in the fight against child labour in the Arab world. These two nations have made tremendous progress in addressing the problem, implementing new laws, and

In place of Attending School, One in 10 Children Works

In place of Attending School, One in 10 Children Works

Around 160 million children worldwide do not attend school and instead work to support their families. That amounts to almost one child in ten. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) shared these shocking figures on Monday

Facebook & Gender Discrimination in Distribution of Job

Facebook & Gender Discrimination in Distribution of Job

Years after the company first promised to take action in other regions, Facebook-parent Meta is now facing four new complaints from human rights organizations in Europe that the algorithm it uses to target users with

Norway Did Not Make Gender-Affirming Child Care Illegal

Norway Did Not Make Gender-Affirming Child Care Illegal

CLAIM: Gender-affirming child care is forbidden in Norway Numerous credible news sources concluded that the claim is false after conducting an analysis! The nation's recommendations for gender-affirming care for minors, which currently include non-surgical treatments

Gender Policy Change at Qantas, For Women & Men

Gender Policy Change at Qantas, For Women & Men

The airline plans to implement the change alongside others. The national airline of Australia, Qantas (QF), is the most recent carrier to decide that it is time to relax the requirements for gender-based uniforms. Given