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Human Rights & Animal Welfare: The Controversial Mexico Bullfighting

Human Rights & Animal Welfare: The Controversial Mexico Bullfighting

Bullfighting started again in Mexico City on Sunday at Plaza México, the biggest place for bullfights in the world. This happened even though there's been a lot of arguing about whether it's right or wrong. 

Climate Change Deepens Human Trafficking Crisis in Sierra Leone

Climate Change Deepens Human Trafficking Crisis in Sierra Leone

Zainab is a survivor of human trafficking in Sierra Leone who played a very important role in operations to expose and catch human traffickers. This operation was happening with the Transnational Organized Crime Unit. She

Urgent Global Call: Combating Rape and Abductions in Conflict Zones – From Ukraine to Israel, Uniting Against Atrocities

Urgent Global Call: Combating Rape and Abductions in Conflict Zones – From Ukraine to Israel, Uniting Against Atrocities

In Conflict Zones globally from Ukraine to Israel, Iran to Afghanistan the alarming increase in Rape and abductions Demands Urgent attention. Historical roots trace back to the Weaponization of such acts, Exemplified in art like

Reporting never been this challenging: Israel-Gaza war taking a severe toll on journalists

Reporting never been this challenging: Israel-Gaza war taking a severe toll on journalists

The raging conflict in the Middle East has made reporting unprecedently challenging. It erupted on October 7 as Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on southern Israel and the Israeli military responded, launching strikes on

Gaza Struggles: Harsh Winter Weather Renders War-Torn Region Uninhabitable, Warns UN Official

Gaza Struggles: Harsh Winter Weather Renders War-Torn Region Uninhabitable, Warns UN Official

The weather in Gaza has become very cold and stormy, making it really hard for people to live there. After months of war, a United Nations human rights official, Ajith Sunghay, is worried that the

Leprosy stigma still rampant in many countries, experts raise alarm over judgemental attitudes

Leprosy stigma still rampant in many countries, experts raise alarm over judgemental attitudes

Leprosy remains an age-old disease, still endemic in more than 120 countries. The condition leaves an estimated one to two million people across the globe visibly disfigured and lacking support to address the stigma they

Ireland Challenges UK’s Amnesty Law At European Court of Human Rights

Ireland Challenges UK’s Amnesty Law At European Court of Human Rights

Last week, Ireland took a big step by filing a case against the United Kingdom at the European Court of Human Rights. This is only the second time Ireland has done this.  The issue is

Call to End Persecution: Urgent Call to Iranian Authorities Regarding Lawyers

Call to End Persecution: Urgent Call to Iranian Authorities Regarding Lawyers

On the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, two UN experts have urged Iranian authorities to stop persecuting lawyers. Despite facing challenges, these legal professionals in Iran have bravely upheld the rule of law and

Global tourism recovery trend: Latest UNWTO data highlights sector’s performance in 2023

Global tourism recovery trend: Latest UNWTO data highlights sector’s performance in 2023

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has highlighted strong numbers in its latest report, noting that international tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, amid an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals. The blend of

Baloch Activists Rally Global Support: Urgent Appeal Against Human Rights Abuses in Balochistan

Baloch Activists Rally Global Support: Urgent Appeal Against Human Rights Abuses in Balochistan

Baloch activists, led by Mahrang Baloch, are working hard to get help from the world for the tough times their people are going through. They want everyone to know about the bad things happening in