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Human Rights
Being Waria In Indonesia (Transgender)
Being waria in Indonesia, where religion plays a dominant role in society and where almost 90 percent of the population are Muslim, is not an easy thing. Homosexuality is not punishable by national law and is generally considered a taboo subject by both Indonesian civil society and the government. … [Read more...] about Being Waria In Indonesia (Transgender)
Is Norway`s Criminalisation Of The Homeless Racist?
A NOTE ON THE ABOVE PHOTO: A homeless foreign migrant living under the Sinsen bridge on the east side of Norway's capital, Oslo. The man claimed that living under the bridge was his only option after facing continual removal from other area's by the Oslo Police. Credit: Christian Vassdal. Taken … [Read more...] about Is Norway`s Criminalisation Of The Homeless Racist?
2014: The Year of Boat People & The Cemetery at Sea
"I don't know how many more people need to die at sea before something gets done. The fact is that as things stand we are just building a cemetery within our Mediterranean sea,” The statement came from Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat after another unseaworthy vessel carrying migrants capsized … [Read more...] about 2014: The Year of Boat People & The Cemetery at Sea
The Democratic Republic of Congo: The Hope From Within
If there is one thing any country should avoid hosting, it’s a world war. Dubbed “Africa’s World War,” the Democratic Republic of Congo has been the center of the most devastating conflicts since World War II. A tragic history of conflict; beginning with Belgian colonialism under the direction of … [Read more...] about The Democratic Republic of Congo: The Hope From Within
The Future of North Korea Part 1: Will History Repeat Itself?
"In North Korea, the words 'human rights' do not exist.” - The heart wrenching words of escapee Kim Song-Ju. [dropcap size=big]I[/dropcap]f only that were the extent of injustice—the absence of words. But it’s the reality behind the truncated vocabulary that’s truly unspeakable. The dictatorship … [Read more...] about The Future of North Korea Part 1: Will History Repeat Itself?