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While blockchain will certainly play a role in the future of our society, we must remember that emerging technologies like blockchain are not a “magic bullet” for societal ills.
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Refugee women and girls are facing a surge of all forms of gender-based violence during the pandemic. Effective and inclusive action is required to respond to this ongoing crisis.
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The lack of content moderation online is leading to human rights violations offline as a result of hate speech and misinformation on social media platforms.
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A new report by Human Rights Watch has uncovered unsafe conditions, overcrowding, and ill-treatment in Saudi Arabia’s immigration detention centres
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