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1 Jun

LGBTQ+ Rights in Bangladesh

The LGBTQ+ community in Bangladesh faces numerous systemic injustices, including physical and sexual violence, low representation in political and administrative bodies, discrimination in employment policies, and lack of access to […]

25 May

The Massive Incarceration Of Women In Brazil: A Cycle Of Violence And Exclusion

The global trend of female incarceration is increasing, with 740,000 women currently in prison, a 17% increase from 2010. This rise is attributed to policies criminalizing drug possession and punishing […]

22 May

Crimes Involved in Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

The war in Ukraine began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022, deemed a violation of the Ukrainian people’s right to self-determination and an attempt to re-colonize Ukraine. The report focuses […]

20 May

Freedom of Speech in Bangladesh

Freedom of expression is a fundamental pillar of democracy, allowing everyone to participate in public affairs. It is recognized at international and national levels, including in international human rights instruments […]

17 May

‘Ukrainians First’: Uncovering the Racism against African, South Asian & Middle-Eastern Refugees from Ukraine

The article highlights the discrimination and racism experienced by Global-South nationals fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion. African women were barred from trains, black and Asian refugees were violently pushed […]

1 May

Abortion Rights Around the World: Research Report

Abortion remains a contentious issue worldwide, with millions of women participating in discussions about Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) rights. However, the US has become more restrictive in recent years, […]

15 Mar

Child Marriage and the Shortcomings of International Human Rights Law, as Reflected in the Example of India

UNICEF reports that over 650 million women are married before the age of 18, with 1 in 5 girls married before turning 18. Child marriage is prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa […]

1 Feb

China and the 2022 Olympics

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, have garnered significant political and media attention, highlighting the conflicting dynamics of sporting events in states facing human rights violations, such as China.

1 Feb

International Women’s Day in Bangladesh

This report highlights the human rights violations faced by Bangladeshi women, despite constitutional guarantees of equality. Despite the country’s constitutional guarantee of equality, women still face significant disadvantages, including high […]

3 Jan

The Prosecution v Dominic Ongwen

Dominic Ongwen, born in 1975 in Northern Uganda, was kidnapped by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in 1987. The group, formed by Joseph Kony to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni, abducted […]

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