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Is Zero-Rating A Threat To Human Rights?

January 22, 2022 Aishwarya Shaji

The practice of zero-rating can either help or hinder the fulfilment of human rights, depending on the particular context within which it is used.

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In Tech and Human Rights, Community Contributions, Featured Content Tags technology, internet, social media, Brazil, Facebook, Colombia, UK

I Found Freedom But...

January 5, 2022 Aria

The story of an international student from an authoritarian state.

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In Community Contributions, Peace and Security, Migration Tags Iran, The Middle East, Canada, internet, protests, fuel prices

Social Media Access Updates The World On Cuba

September 26, 2021 Sarah Donofrio

Given the government’s silence on the recent social uprising in Cuba, the role of social media is crucial.

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In Current Affairs, International Law and Justice Tags Cuba, Caribbean, embargo, internet, social media, protests

The Use And Abuse of Online Platforms: What Happens to Freedom of Expression When The Internet Is Used As A Tool To Incite Violence?

July 1, 2021 Mari Sewell

As the internet extends the reach of communication, states are challenged to strike a balance between protecting freedom of expression and prohibiting incitement of violence.

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In Community Contributions, International Law and Justice Tags internet, cyber abuse, cybercrime, freedom of expression

Farmers’ Protests In India Lead To Unconstitutional Internet Shutdown

March 22, 2021 Sonal Rawat and Dritih Ganjoo

The Indian government responded to the ongoing farmers protests in the country by cutting off internet access to certain reasons, potentially in violation of the Indian Constitution

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In Current Affairs, Democracy Tags Indian Farmers, India, democracy, democratic rights, internet
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The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023
The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023

Bosnia’s “invisible children” born as a consequence of sexual violence during the Yugoslav War have finally received legal recognition as civil victims of war.

Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023

Tension between China and the US has impacted on students who wish to study in American institutions, who now face suspicion and barriers to immigration. 

Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s National Security Law puts democratic activists behind bars, these extensive powers to prosecute, detain, and imprison puts minors in danger.

Jan 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
Jan 11, 2023
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
Jan 11, 2023

Several Arab countries have witnessed major upheaval leading to protests against authoritarian regimes, known worldwide as the revolutions of the Arab Spring.

Jan 11, 2023
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022

Belarus’ use of migrants as a political weapon against the EU has led to a swathe of anti-migrant laws in Lithuania. As EU courts condemn the legislation, the bloc is itself coming to blows with Lithuania.

Dec 18, 2022

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