2020 was a year notable for its recurrent activism. This year, the magazine is themed “Protest.” This was most evident with the George Floyd – BLM protests, but also with ‘End SARs,’ the Climate Strikes, #اعدام ـ نکنید [‘#Don’t Execute’ movement in Iran] and International Women’s Day demonstrations (amongst many
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To what extent do pharmaceutical companies have an obligation to intervene in light of the COVID-19 pandemic?
The pharmaceutical industry is designed to discover, develop and produce medical drugs which aim to treat or prevent disease. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, their work has become more and more important, particularly as they begin to develop and market vaccines to prevent severe illness and hopefully transmission. Never before
Sexual rights in Uganda during the coronavirus pandemic
WHAT ARE SEXUAL RIGHTS? Every person has the right to freely decide on matters related to their sexuality and be free from intimidation and violence in their sexual lives. Freedom from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In history, laws and
Article 10 – The Right to a fair judicial system: A scenario in Rwanda
Currently, in Rwanda, the judiciary is being criticised for denying politician and activist Paul Rusesabagina his rights to fair legal treatment. Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: ‘Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the
Press freedom in Nigeria during the Coronavirus Pandemic – Marietta Kosma
It is important for the press to be free in order for a free society to exist: free press makes for a free society.
A Series on Medicine and Human Rights 2: Why is access to healthcare a fundamental human right?
An understanding of healthcare as a fundamental human right is necessary for all states
The Right To Avoid Harassment
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation.
What Is Clitoridectomy?
The practice of clitoridectomy continues in many countries because it is culturally associated with girls’ transition to adulthood. It is a custom that girls celebrate with their families
A Series On Medicine And Human Rights: Coronavirus And Health Inequality
Worldwide, many public health campaigns designed to decrease transmission of the virus stress the importance of basic hygiene.
The Right To A Nationality
Statelessness is detrimental to the person as it prevents their access to other human rights, such as the right to work, the right to free election, and many others.