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The Taliban Rule and the Radicalisation of Education in Afghanistan

Leave a Comment / Central Asia, Children, Gender, Preparedness /

Since their takeover of power in Afghanistan, the Taliban have made several decisions to radicalise the education and higher education systems, on the basis of an extremely conservative interpretation of Sharia. The consequences are dire and far-reaching, affecting certain disadvantaged groups more than others. The most affected are young girls whose access to secondary education is banned.

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Human Rights Approach Could Bridge Digital Divide

1 Comment / Alumni Regional Correspondents, Global, Preparedness, Science & Technology /

COVID-19 intensified the shift to online services, already accelerated in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. But digitalisation excludes many older people, whose lack of computer skills, devices and internet access, may prevent them from receiving essential information and banking, health and social care services.

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The EU proposal on countering violence against women: Challenging patriarchy in intergovernmental institutions

Leave a Comment / Europe, Gender, Preparedness /

The European Union (EU) proposal for a Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence deserves some key reflections as the draft challenges the patriarchal structure of intergovernmental bodies of the EU.

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The Manifesto of Darkness: An Examination of Taliban’s Ideals

Leave a Comment / Central Asia, Conflicts & Disasters, Preparedness /

The future of human rights in Afghanistan is dark. Since the Taliban regime needs recognition by the international community, they do not fully execute their ideals in society. Nonetheless, the chief justice’s recently published book on the Islamic Emirate system has been endorsed by their leader and reveals statements having serious implications for the promotion and protection of human rights.

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Why is Data Accessibility a Human Rights Issue?

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The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a gap between existing technical capabilities in data analytics and the ability of public authorities to use them. While some societies were able to implement solutions based on data analytics, others, due to low mobile internet penetration, lack of appropriate legal frameworks or limited digital literacy in the population, were forced to rely on traditional forms of response to the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

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Has Russia’s Toxic Masculinity Fuelled War Crimes?

Leave a Comment / Alumni Regional Correspondents, Caucasus, Conflicts & Disasters, Preparedness /

Human rights defenders and activists report that Russian soldiers are raping large numbers of Ukrainian women and children. Russia’s long history of toxic masculinity and culture of violence, championed by current president Vladimir Putin, may help explain these horrific crimes.

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