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UN Warns of Russian Human Rights Abuse in Invasion of Ukraine
In October 2023, some 20 months after Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the UN reported a mounting civilian death toll, as well as a...
Mohamed Soltan
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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Everything You Need to Know about Human Rights Issues in Latin America
The story of human rights in Latin America is one of both remarkable change and ongoing inequities. Having overcome widespread terror,...
Mohamed Soltan
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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The Fascinating Story of Ninoy Aquino: From Presidential Candidate to Exile
Ninoy Aquino was a Filipino politician who was elected as a senator in 1967, during the reign of dictator Ferdinand Marcos. He became...
Mohamed Soltan
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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Empowering Civil Society in Latin America to Promote and Protect Human Rights
Since the mid-1980s, democracy has been on the rise in the Latin American subcontinent. It has made significant strides in terms human...
Mohamed Soltan
Nov 8, 20234 min read
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Understanding the Work of the UN Human Rights Council
Created in 2006, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is the main international organization within the UN tasked with...
Mohamed Soltan
Oct 13, 20234 min read
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Report Names China as State Most Dangerous to Its Citizens’ Civil Rights
In 2022, the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), a New Zealand-based project, suggested that of the 100 countries surveyed, China...
Mohamed Soltan
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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United Nations Court of Human Rights Calls for Executions to Be Abolished
In February 2023, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called on nations still practicing the death penalty to work...
Mohamed Soltan
Sep 21, 20234 min read
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The Rise and Fall of Politician, Diplomat, and Author, Aung San Suu Kyi
In 1991, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Aung San Suu Kyi, who was under house arrest at the time. In this article, we look at Suu...
Mohamed Soltan
Sep 8, 20234 min read
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From Prisoner to President: Nelson Mandela's Extraordinary Life Story
Nelson Mandela’s fight against apartheid famously saw him imprisoned for some 27 years. A journey that started in the court of tribal...
Mohamed Soltan
Jun 9, 20234 min read
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Political Prisoner or Criminal? The Life and Indictment of Julian Assange
On April 11, 2019, British police removed Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, subsequently arresting him. Since that...
Mohamed Soltan
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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