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Greece violates EU law by either detaining or expelling migrants who make it to the country’s shores from Turkey.
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This article discusses recent incidents of terrorism by dissident republic groups in Ireland in light of pertinent anti-terrorism legislation.
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Poland recently disestablished “LGBT-free zones” across the country after a shift in political power, however the fight for equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community continues to face hurdles.
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An exterior view of the European Court of Human Rights
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Hungarian Prime minister Viktor Orban
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Attempting to increase birth rates,. Hungary has implemented a series generous subsidies for families and incentives for having children. Despite the generosity of these subsidies, Hungary’s birth rates have hit a 10 year low. To avoid Hungary’s mistakes other nations should make sure their policies are inclusive of all families regardless of national origion, sexual orientation, and geneder identity.
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Protesters marched in London on Feb.3 to demand more money for Britain's National Health Service.
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Canada’s proposed Online Harms Act introduces strict regulations for online platforms to combat harmful content by imposing safety plans and penalties. However, critics believe the safety plans and penalties could stifle free speech and be used by the government to suppress opposing viewpoints.
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The article discusses the political turmoil in Peru following President Pedro Castillo's ousting and the subsequent violent crackdown on protests by the Boluarte administration, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, particularly among indigenous communities. Human rights organizations are calling for the International Criminal Court to investigate potential crimes against humanity linked to the government's actions, as public trust in Peru's institutions declines amid ongoing political instability and attempts to grant amnesty for past human rights abuses. The situation underscores the need for significant governmental reform to address systemic violence and protect human rights in Peru.
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Australians recently gained the right to limit the amount of work they do outside of their scheduled work hours. This law is supported by most but has alos been met with opposition.
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With the lack of significant legislation within South Africa, opinions are split on the best way to move forward to protect the Big 5. Some argue big hunting is a sustainable and necessary practice to fund anti-poaching and conservation while others believe it should be banned. The South African government has recently rolled back significant protections and moratoriums surrounding the Big 5 and seem to make decisions based largely around social pressures, both globally and nationally.
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A Japanese High Court ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, marking a major victory for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. This decision puts pressure on the Japanese government to finally legalize same-sex marriage, despite the Prime Minister’s cautious stance on the issue. With growing public support and legal momentum, Japan may soon become the last G7 nation to recognize same-sex unions.
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This paper will highlight these women as they lead algorithmic justice efforts in Mexico. By focusing on the work of Senator Alejandra Lagunes and Dr. Constanza Gomez-Mont, this article explores the power of technology when used for the common good.
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A Salvadorian woman holds a sign, saying “Bukele you have blood on your hands.
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Dutch Prisoner in Iceland Wishes to Remain Behind Bars, Iceland Monitor (Dec. 22, 2015), https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2015/12/22/dutch_prisoner_in_iceland_wishes_to_remain_behind_b/.
Iceland's open prisons offer a unique approach to incarceration, providing inmates with low risk to society greater freedoms, minimal surveillance, and a humane environment. By allowing personal responsibility and access to communal spaces, these facilities focus on rehabilitation and reintegration, creating a stark contrast to the more punitive closed prison system.
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By Caleb Siebeneck.
Cambodia’s current de facto one-party state, marked by illegitimate elections, nepotism, and legal sanctions against dissent and opposition, is strongly tied to Cambodia’s corrupt and underdeveloped legal and judicial systems, which are direct results of the Khmer Rouge’s genocide in the late 1970s.
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