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Female Genital Mutilation Trends During The Global Pandemic

February 25, 2021 Poppi Knight

The pandemic has created a “shadow pandemic” that exposes women and girls to the increased possibility of female genital mutilation in many African and Asian countries.

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In Community Contributions, Equality Tags FGM, pandemic, COVID-19, UN Women, women's rights

Gasping For Air: The Disastrous Consequences Of Inaction Against Air Pollution

February 25, 2021 Aminah Chowdhury

Despite limited government action to address air pollution in the UK, not enough is being done, and the brunt of environmental discrimination is borne by Black communities.

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In Community Contributions, Climate Change, Equality Tags clean air, air pollution, Environmentalism, environmental degradation, racism, health crisis

The Fruits Of Their Labour: Abuse In The Palm Oil Industry

February 25, 2021 Neomi Thijs

Multi-national companies have largely remained silent over allegations of sexual assault and worker exploitation on palm oil plantations

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In Community Contributions, Climate Change, Equality Tags climate change, palm oil, climate activism, climate crisis, climate breakdown

Environmental Justice Beyond Border

February 23, 2021 Diana Elena Stoica

Landmark ruling allows Zambian collective pollution claim to be heard in English courts, leading to welcomed settlement.

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In Legal Updates, International Law and Justice, Business and Human Rights Tags Environmentalism, Environmental justice, environmental degradation

Criminalising Online Sexual Abuse in Ireland: A Further Step Towards Ensuring the Protection of Human Rights

February 23, 2021 Cliodhna Buckley

New legislation in Ireland is a step in the right direction towards preventing suffering caused by sexual harassment.

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In Legal Updates, International Law and Justice Tags Ireland, sexual, sexual abuse, ECHR
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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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