The debate over individual privacy vs national security is one that has been going on for many years. In the wake of recent terrorist attacks, this debate has become even more heated. On one side, there are those who argue that we need to sacrifice some privacy in order to ensure our safety. On the … Read more
Religious freedom is a fundamental human right. It is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in many international and regional human rights instruments. Religious freedom means that individuals have the right to believe and practice their religion without interference or discrimination. This includes the right to change one’s religion or beliefs, and … Read more
North Korea has historically been known as a country that violates many human rights of North Korean citizens, motivating them to seek refuge in another country such as China. However, China is actively contravening its international obligations toward North Korean refugees by infringing upon international human rights laws such as violating the commitment to adhere … Read more
Violation of Human Rights in Guatemala Due to Government Corruption Background Guatemala is a part of central america and just like many of the surrounding countries, it has dealt with multiple occurrences of injustices, violations and exploitations. To paint a better picture, Guatemala being a beautiful country and known as the country of eternal spring, … Read more
In today’s increasingly interconnected and globalized world, it is easier than ever to determine whether countries are engaging in gross violations of human rights. The information revolution and other media platforms allow individuals to view violations of human rights occurring in countries on the other side of the world. When violations of human rights become … Read more
Vocabulary. com describes censorship as blocking something from being read, heard, or seen. Aucklandlibraries. com describes a banned book as being prohibited from being published or circulated by a government authority. Many books have been banned or challenged. Some of the reasons for banning books is offensive language, sexual content, racial themes, religious content, alternative … Read more
Over the years, mentally ill persons, especially the youths, have been the subject of harsh treatment by the society. Such is the case given they portrayal as criminals that need incarceration to rectify their behavior. A depiction of this kind does not reflect the sympathetic character that human beings must exhibit when dealing with the … Read more
It is illegal to say “\” because there is only we. The government has stripped the individual of anything that made them special and forces them into a collective hive mind with everyone else. This world of full conformity is from a book named Anthem by Ayn Rand. Anthem was written in 1938 but today … Read more
Nike is one of the largest, most popular and profitable shoe and clothing companies in the world. This is why it is a wonder that the reality for many workers overseas making Nike shoes and clothing is far less rosy. Workers are paid wages insufficient to meet their basic needs, they are not allowed to … Read more
America has become a society that fears diversity. The country that was once unified is now divided. How did it come to this? Though, there are several possible answers to this question, one stands out in particular, political correctness. The Oxford Dictionary defines political correctness as “The avoidance, often considered as taken to extremes, of … Read more
The population in Brazil consists of 144 million people. Brazil is one of the fastest-growing nations in the Western Hemisphere. Its population is increasing at the rate of about 2% a year. The constitution of Brazil gives the president tremendous powers. For example, the president may intervene in affairs of Brazil’s states. The chief executive … Read more