Introduction Rape is any type of sexual assault that involves sexual intercourse or any other sexual act done to a person without their consent. There are different types and forms of rape. When an issue is raised, most often, it is women that come into our mind forgetting that men
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THE FACE OF POCKET-SIZED FEMINISM
Introduction Feminism refers to the advocacy of rights on the basis of equality of all the sexes. That means all genders have access to equal rights, opportunities, and privileges. A Feminist is a human being who supports equal rights for both men and women. That means a man can identify
The death penalty: Violation of the fundamental right to life
Introduction The right to life is an inherent and inalienable right. It is a natural right not to be deprived of life or existence either arbitrarily or unlawfully. This implies that human beings are inviolable and should not be killed by another. Protecting the right to life is extremely important.
Financial inclusion: a basic human right
Definition of financial inclusion Financial inclusion is defined as the set of mechanisms implemented to fight against financial exclusion. These mechanisms make up what some now call “inclusive finance”. The role of financial institutions is fundamental to this process. Indeed, financial inclusion is not limited to access to an account,
Human Rights Day
Introduction In terms of the Bill of Rights, which is regarded as the cornerstone of our constitution, every human being in the Democratic Republic of South Africa is entitled to equal human rights and may not be subjugated to oppression, abuse or discrimination, which is a violation of their rights.
FIGHT AGAINST TEENAGE PREGNANCIES.
INTRODUCTION According to recent data from the Ministry of Health, one in five adolescents aged 15–19 are already mothers or pregnant with their first child. The teenage years are a time of change and growth. Unfortunately, it is also during this time that many teens make mistakes that can affect
The Human Right to Dignity: The Case of Mauritania
What is the right to human dignity? According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human dignity is the right to life, freedom from torture and freedom of opinion. Everyone is entitled to the right to human dignity without discrimination. What is force-feeding? Force-feeding, known as Leblouh, could be defined
R:Ed Magazine: Protest
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
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
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
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