Category: Human Rights & Development
138 Articles
- Human Rights & Development
What North Korea’s Push for Economic Development Means for Human Rights
North Korea’s 2018 diplomatic makeover reduced tensions, deepened inter-Korean reconciliation, and fostered a perception among analysts that China, Russia, and some other…
April 13, 2019
- Human Rights & Development
China’s Potential to Promote Gender Equality through South-South Cooperation
Gender equality at all levels is a fundamental component to every nation’s sustainable development and to establishing a fairer world. Over the past five decades, China has…
March 28, 2019
- Human Rights & Development
The Human Right to Adequate Housing in India: Obstacles and Challenges
The story of Shakur Basti is not an isolated one. Indian cities, towns, and villages routinely witness forced evictions. In 2017, state authorities across India demolished about…
March 22, 2019
- Human Rights & Development
Facebook’s Quasi-Sovereignty: Myanmar’s Need for a New Free Speech Paradigm
The authors of the open letter are correct. Facebook can seek to address these problems by working with Myanmar developers on natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to…
March 12, 2019
- Human Rights & Development
Hip-Hop and Human Rights in Africa
Perhaps one of the more notable examples of hip-hop activism in Africa is Fela Kuti and his engagement with the Nigerian government concerning corruption and human rights abuses.…
February 4, 2019
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Worried about Illegal Drugs? Change the Policy and Think Long-Term
The current policy paradigm is problematically based on a cost-benefit assumption that the benefit of state intervention exceeds the cost of allowing access to drugs. In, …
June 26, 2018
- Human Rights & Development
Misconceptions in the Israeli-American Gun Culture Comparison
A mass shooting results from both the attacker’s motivation as well as the opportunity the attacker perceives to carry out such an act. One of the important elements of …
June 4, 2018
- Human Rights & Development
The Ramifications of Poland’s New “Holocaust Law”
According to Polish government officials, a new Polish law, commonly referred to as the “Holocaust bill” or “Holocaust law,” is a necessary step toward preventing the…
June 1, 2018
- Human Rights & Development
Women & Violence in Pakistan: Designing Institutions for Women’s Protection
The PPWVA creates its own implementation mechanism, including an elaborate, female-run justice system for GBV survivors that works parallel to the mainstream legal system. It…
May 25, 2018
- Human Rights & Development
Natural Disasters and Mental Health: Lessons Learned in Puerto Rico
In the aftermath of these disasters, Puerto Ricans will face significant infrastructure damage affecting roads, drinking water, electricity, cellular networks, and access to…
April 22, 2018