In the aftermath of World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established in 1949. The alliance was formed as part of an effort by the United States and its European allies to dissuade any expansion of the then-Soviet Union (USSR) and to lessen the likelihood of conflict on the continent by supporting deeper political unity among its countries. It has …

South Africa has requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take an interim measure aimed at stopping Israel from committing acts defined as “potential genocide”. The primary action requested is for the court to call for a halt to combat operations. Initially, South Africa’s plea was not met with nearly as much urgency and attention as it is now. …

The recent legislative changes regarding immigration in France and the agreement reached by the European Union to reform the union’s immigration policy announce a change in the landscape of immigration on the continent.  France’s Proposed Immigration Law The immigration and asylum bill was a source of much controversy when it was announced in both the Assemblée Nationale and amongst the …

New Zealand’s commitment towards recognizing small indigenous communities like the Māori it is a shining example for many parts of the world how the country has set itself up to affirm and promote its own Māori’s rights. The country’s effort of recognizing their native language and enhancing indigenous societies is highly valued.  Governance, leadership, and decision making in relation to empowerment …

The World Food Programme (WFP) is one of the major suppliers of the foods needed to feed millions throughout the world. But new funding cuts have worried observers about the organization’s future in conflict-torn countries such as Yemen and Syria. And if the WFP were to withdraw from these countries, food security would suffer an enormous setback.  The World Food Programme (WFP) …

            Over the past few months, we have been observing a number of horrific humanitarian conflicts that have stopped the world, both due to its advancement and the failed attempts to stop them. Throughout the many disputes, many attempts were made to promote a ceasefire, establish sanctions, and overall put human rights as a priority of protection for the international community. …

Although the Israeli-Hamas war is a conflict based on a territory, Palestine, the diaspora of Palestinians and Jews spread several protests even abroad. Thousands of people marched in the Belgian and German capitals on Sunday 10 December to protest soaring antisemitism. Similarly, previous marches in Paris drew tens of thousands of people, including political figures, like Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne …

The African continent is showing a particular deterioration in the protection of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and other identities’ (LGBTQ+) rights. Most African countries have already imposed restrictive policies against LGBTQ+ communities, while others are worsening now their conditions. Same-sex relations are illegal in more than 30 African countries altogether, constituting half of the total 69 countries banning these …

Mass incarceration refers to the extensive prison population and the systematic increase of this population. The United States has consistently had a high rate of incarceration on a global scale and a criminal justice system which upholds such high incarceration rates which places the United States well below international human rights standards. Indeed, the United States has the highest incarceration …

Recently, a heated debate has been taking place in England over whether the country should withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The topic has gained momentum following Brexit and the quest for more state sovereignty that Brexit ignited. Crucial to the debate is the Rwanda plan for tackling immigration, which the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems very …