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Iraq’s parliament is nearing a decision on an amendment to the Personal Status Law that would allow religious authorities to dictate marriage and inheritance, potentially legalizing child marriage for girls …
Iraq’s Parliament Moves to Legalize Child Marriage Amid Outcry Read More
In 2023, human rights are in crisis with authoritarian practices rising globally. Violence in Gaza and a regression in gender equality exemplify severe backtracking to past injustices. Meanwhile, technological advances …
Echoes of the Past: The Alarming State of Human Rights in 2023 Read More
In 2023, Tunisia experienced a marked decline in human rights as authorities intensified repression against dissent. High-profile opposition figures faced baseless charges, and judicial independence eroded further. Women’s representation diminished, …
Human Rights Crisis in Tunisia: Repression and Dissent in 2023 Read More
The Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan has severely restricted women’s rights, leading to widespread condemnation from human rights advocates. Activists like Nazifa Jalali reveal the tragic consequences of these restrictions through …
The Unraveling of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: A Tale of Hope and Despair Read More
Felice Gaer Baran, a prominent human rights expert and director of the Jacob Blaustein Institute, passed away on November 9, 2024, at age 78. Celebrated for her dedication to international …
Felice Gaer: Iconic Advocate for Human Rights Passes Away at 78 Read More
In April 2024, the Army Research Laboratory hosted the FCC offsite, led by Lt. Gen. David Hodne, to create a Modernization Roadmap for the Army transitioning from 2030 to 2040. …
Eclipse: Forging the Army’s Path Toward 2040 Modernization Roadmap Read More
Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American activist, defiantly expressed her determination to fight for women’s rights in Iran after learning of plots against her life. In Berlin to commemorate the fall of …
Defiant Voice: Masih Alinejad’s Fight Against Iranian Oppression Read More
Iranian American activist Masih Alinejad sings defiantly in Berlin despite recent Iranian assassination plots against her and Donald Trump. She expresses renewed determination to fight for women’s rights, portraying threats …
Masih Alinejad Defies Iranian Threats Amid Assassination Plots Read More
Masih Alinejad, an Iranian American activist, remains defiant amid assassination plots against her and Donald Trump, igniting her determination to advocate for women’s rights in Iran. Her efforts to amplify …
Masih Alinejad’s Courage Shines Amid Iranian Threats to Silence Her Read More
Mesa has renamed Grande Cultural Park to Sce:dagĭ Mu:val Va’aki, reflecting the heritage of the O’odham and Piipaash peoples. The change was celebrated in a ceremony that emphasized the historical …
Mesa Renames Grande Cultural Park to Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Read More