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Is Switzerland’s “Burqa Ban” A Result Of Female Emancipation Or Growing Xenophobia?

March 17, 2021 Beatrice Fyles

Switzerland approves the so-called “burqa ban” after official reports reveal the referendum had gained the support of 51.21% of voters.

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In Current Affairs, Democracy, Equality Tags Burqa Ban, Switzerland, islamophobia, xenophobia

France Vs. Muslims: How The French Government Is Normalising Islamophobia Through Their Anti-Radicalism Bill

March 17, 2021 Sadia Ahmed

France has approved a problematic bill which would strengthen management of schools and mosques, in an attempt to combat radicalism.

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In Current Affairs, Equality, Peace and Security Tags France, Islam, islamophobia

Another Crack In The Glass Ceiling: The Rise Of Women In Institutional Roles

March 17, 2021 Irene Malusà

Data indicates that we are still far from gender equality, but recent appointments of women in institutional key roles is a reason to rejoice.

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In Community Contributions, Equality Tags gender inequality, gender equality, glass ceiling

State Legislated Persecution: Ahmadiyya in Pakistan

March 17, 2021 Zachary Skidmore

The Ahmadiyya sect in Pakistan have faced decades of persecution. Without significant international pressure, there does not appear to be an end in sight.

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In Community Contributions, Equality Tags Pakistan, state violence, democracy, democratic rights

The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Indigenous Children In Guatemala

March 17, 2021 Chloe Amies

The legacy of the civil war can be seen through the high rates of femicide and the extreme poverty, job insecurity, and poor education that indigenous Guatemalans must endure.

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In Community Contributions, Equality Tags COVID-19, Indigenous rights, children's rights, Guatemala
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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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