International Affairs Forum

Sun. April 27, 2025

Social Media: Humanitarian/Social: Human Rights

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(Invisible) Angles of the Cyber World

Profile of activist Laila Mickelwait’s global fight against online sex trafficking and exploitation, exposing abuses in the porn industry and advocating for legal reforms to protect vulnerable individ... Read More...

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Femicide in Mexico: How Mexico is Fueling Gender Violence

Article explores Mexico’s femicide crisis, highlighting systemic impunity, cultural machismo, and government inaction—while urging reform, public education, and support under new leadership to address... Read More...

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Shifting the Shame: How A Preventing Violent Extremism Approach Addresses the Invisibility of Gender

Author analyzes link between violent extremism and increased levels of SGBV. By Gazbiah Sans. 12/12/2024 Read More...

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Sudan’s Civilians Face Utter Catastrophe

Author calls for action to address Sudan's humanitarian crisis. By Dr. Gerald Walker. (12/03/2024) Read More...

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The Debate Has Never Been About Illegal Immigrants

What's truly behind the debate about migration? By Iuri M. Piovezan.(12/03/2024) Read More...

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Childhood Poverty and Homelessness in United States: A Humanitarian Calculus

Author analysis the issue of child povery and homelessness in the United States and offers recommendations to address it. By Gloria Baidoo. (11/10/2024) Read More...

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Sudan’s Civilians Face Death and Displacement as Solutions Remain Elusive

War in Sudan has created a large humanitarian crisis. What can help? By Dr. Gerald Walker. (11/05/2024) Read More...

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Stolen Innocence: The Forcible Displacement of Ukrainian Children and the Battle for Their Return

Author examines the legal and human rights challenges surrounding the forcible displacement of Ukrainian children. By Molly Armstrong. (10/21/2024) Read More...

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Climate Change Necessitates Updated Human Rights Mechanisms: Protecting Children during Environmental Catastrophes

Children at risk from climate change disasters. By Nia McBean-Linton. (08/21/2024) Read More...

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The Cost of Exclusion: Labor and State-Sponsored History in the UAE

Article analyzes the historical narrative presented in the Al Shindagha Culture of the Sea Museum and the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village to highlight the ways in which the state’s narrative of the pre-oil... Read More...

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El Salvador’s Mass Imprisonment: Do the ends justify the means? A look at the Country’s Human Rights Abuses, Safety, and Future of Democracy

Analysis of El Salvador's mass imprisonment of gang members. By Bella Sigler. (04/19/2024)

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New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Europe and the EU; Addressing Climate Change

Read the latest issue of International Affairs Forum where experts from around the world, includi... Read More...

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EU’s Eastern Border and Inconvenient Truths

In this article from our Winter 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Aleksandra Ancite-Jepifánova analyzes migrat... Read More...

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Hospitality and Hostility

Uganda accepts refugees from neighboring countries with open arms, yet casts out or hunts down LGBTQ+ Ugandan nationals. By Julian Ingersoll. (03/20/2024)

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New Frontiers in International Law: Myanmar's Genocide Case in Light of Lessons from Serbia’s Trial

Article employs the concept of “attribution” to explain why the ICJ acquitted Serbia of responsibility, and explores the relevance of attribution to the Myanmar genocide case in order to generate i... Read More...

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Navigating the Complex Terrain: Marginalized Communities in Pakistan

Overview of challenges and issues facing minorities in Pakistan. By Zainab Rana and Maryam Arif. (02/26/2024)

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Language Barriers: The Need to Expand Translation and Interpretation Services Across the US-Mexico Border

Author argues for improved interpreter and translation services for asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border. By Hannah Pell. (12/23/2023)

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Pakistan: A Beacon of Hope for Minority Rights

Looking at minority rights in Pakistan, successes and issues. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (09/17/2023)

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The Truth Cannot be Hidden: US Senate and Congress members spoke about human rights and democratic values violation in India

The U.S. has voiced concerns about freedoms and rights in India. What are they? By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (07/31/2023)

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The Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action: A True Loss for Society

Author argues that the Supreme Court's recent ruling on affirmative action is a backwards step in our collective mission for equality. By Iuri M. Piovezan. (07/27/2023)

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A Lack of Education: The Human Rights Violation that Needs to End

Author calls for the international community to stop barriers for refugee education. By Molly McLeod. (06/27/2023)

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Child Prisoners in Pakistan: Unveiling the Nexus between Their Plight and Economic Implications

The causes and implications of child prisoners in Pakistan. By Farrah Saleem. (05/31/2023)

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Why Birthright Citizenship Should be a Human Right

Presenting an argument for birthright citizenship as s human right. By Emilia Rodriguez. (05/13/2023)

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Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in IDP Camps: A Case of Nigerian Aid Workers Using Female IDPs for Self-Pleasure

The need to address sexual exploitation of displaced underage girls in Nigerian camps. By Matilda Ajibola. (04/24/2023)

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Human Rights in Thailand: Interview with Professor Tyrell Haberkorn

Professor Tyrell Haberkorn discusses human rights issues and democracy in Thailand. (03/28/2023)

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The Weaponization of Statelessness

Author argues against countries using policies to promote statelessness. By Jad Vianu. (03/15/2023)

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Do Not Report This!: Restrictions on Freedom of Speech in Times of War

Author explores "right to have rights" in the context of the Ukrainian conflict and possible repercussion. By Victoria Portnaia. (03/07/2023)

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IA Forum Winter 2023 - Human Rights

This new issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces from worldwide experts discussing Human Rights. 03/07/2023

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