Tag: human rights
Asia: 260 million indigenous peoples marginalized, discriminated
Asian indigenous peoples face discrimination and marginalization, heavy assimilation pressure and violent repression by state security forces.
Punishment for human rights abusers is irrevocable achievement for Argentine society
“Those who signed that decision did not realize that the trial and punishment of those responsible for human rights abuses during the last dictatorship now form part of the heritage of the Argentine people”
Will the Trump administration end Michelle Obama’s “Let Girls Learn” program?
“Moving forward, we will not continue to use the Let Girls Learn brand or maintain a stand-alone program.”
2017 world health day
Not only individuals need to be cured for their invisible ills, but also society itself is in need of urgent renewal.
Why do some men rape?
You need a lot of empathy and the capacity to nistel to address violence in this context meaningfully and effectively.
Ending gender-based violence key to health and well-being
While more evidence on preventing violence and supporting survivors is needed, the time for action is now.
Federal judge grants stay against Trump’s immigration ban
“This executive order runs contrary to really our most fundamental constitutional rights and human values in this country.”
MLK’s dream of housing equality
Housing was a key part of King’s vision for economic justice, but most black Americans don’t own homes.
Six reasons why Trump’s wall is even dumber than most of...
Trump lives in a fact-free universe designed merely to enhance his power and fuel his demagoguery. But you don’t have to, and nor does anyone else.
America has unofficially declared war on the homeless
Anti-homeless laws are cruel, unconstitutional, and create more hardship for those targeted, making it harder for them to get back on their feet.
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Whitney Museum union sets Monday strike deadline days before Lichtenstein retrospective
UAW Local 2110 is asking for a $71,000 salary floor, a figure drawn from a New York City cost of living report.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake just shook southeast Victoria. Here’s why we may expect more
There’s a reason why Gippsland gets so many earthquakes, compared to most of Australia.
Climate Change Is Becoming a Pregnancy Hazard Worldwide, Survey Finds
Extreme heat is increasingly threatening pregnant women and newborn babies, with it affecting the health of both women and infants.
Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.
While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state.
Amazon warehouse workers in Rock Tavern strike over conveyor speeds and ignored safety complaints
Teamsters say managers deleted safety posts from Amazon's internal feedback board; Amazon says the picket was an illegal attempt to intimidate workers.