How does a city come to be recognized as the “International City of Peace and Justice”? What does that city which carries such a title, and thus the responsibility to act as the international hub for fostering peace, security, and justice, look like? Most importantly, does it live up to its name? The Hague … Read more
Education and media consumption are directly related in the sense that students are highly educated and are highly influenced by the type of content they consume on media. Likewise, students also tend to benefit from the media in their studies, which has a positive impact on their education. What is the link between education and … Read more
Human rights education is essential because it helps to ensure that everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities. It also helps to create a culture of respect for human rights and to promote the values of equality and nondiscrimination. Human rights education also helps us to challenge violations of these rights. Who benefits from … Read more
Racial etiquette is a set of behaviors and customs that members of different races are supposed to use while interacting with each other. For a long time, racial etiquette was used as a component of racial profiling since people of color were expected to behave in a specific way while interacting with whites. Racial etiquette … Read more
Factors limiting the freedom of workers in the labor market include workforce inflexibility, precarious employment opportunities, union busting, discrimination, low skill levels, job insecurity, limited job availability, and geographical boundaries. With limited freedom, it’s hard for workers to do their jobs perfectly. What are the key factors that limit the freedom of workers in the … Read more
Impeachment of public officials is one of the most important ways to hold them accountable. The possibility of impeachment forces the officials to stay on the right path and follow all the rules, which is the most critical thing in a democracy. When corrupt politicians, public officials, bureaucrats, and military officials are subject to impeachment, … Read more
Free speech is important in academia as it introduces diversity in college campuses while bringing new ideas conducive to a learning environment. Free speech also develops critical thinking in students who can use it for their educational purposes, not to mention that it gives students a sense of belonging. What are some of the benefits … Read more
The rule of law is one of the most important human rights which helps in the social, economic, and cultural progression of any country. When everybody is treated the same way in accordance with the law, countries progress in several ways. The rule of law helps countries reduce inequalities, improve education access, and reduce corruption. … Read more
Roughly 106 people die in America daily due to gun violence. The numbers are astonishing and alarmingly dangerous. Daily, more than 360 people are shot but somehow manage to survive, many of whom can be traumatized for life. But pro-gun people claim that guns are necessary for any stabilized society, but their arguments are somehow … Read more
Many human rights issues came into the spotlight in the 20th century, which prompted human rights campaigns to make their relevance in the world. The primary motivation for campaigns promoting human rights in the 20th century was to stop the holocaust, reduce the horrors of World Wars, help newly independent countries from the aftershocks of … Read more
The United States has often touted its global human rights missions under various governments and championed the narrative of standing with the right side of history more often than not. By controlling the messaging war with the help of the most powerful media in the world, it has also suppressed many voices which claim otherwise. … Read more
Numerous reports are pouring in that Russian President Vladamir Putin can use either a nuclear or a tactical weapon if he fails to win the war quickly. This he can justify using a false flag operation, the blame of which he will put on either NATO, the United States, or Ukraine. This should come as … Read more
At a time when both the federal and state governments have been pouring in huge sums of money for food assistance programs, some NGOs are now misusing these funds. The latest FBI bombshell indicates that Minneapolis is the centre of these violations where FBI raids have revealed that humanitarian groups taking millions of dollars from … Read more
Military conflicts in the age of information warfare can easily look like the war of the dark ages. At a time when the Russian bombardment of Ukraine has even strangled civilians en masse, a major chunk of the Russian population is unaware of the cruel reality that their president has invaded Ukraine, a war is … Read more
Almost all of the world except a few countries are protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine and are teaming up with the west to sanction Russia economically as hard as they could do. Economic sanctions are mostly used as a war weapon by countries in the 21st century, where unconventional weaponry has ostensibly diminished the … Read more
Increased social justice is a powerful tool to bridge gaps between different parts of any society, which is eventually critical to the development of any country. If the potential of every individual of a country is realized fully and people are given equal opportunities to thrive economically, politically, and socially, sustainable development goals indicators will … Read more