Tag #Human Rights Violations

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Medellín Exhumations Confirm Operation Orión Deaths

The exhumation of bodies in Medellín's Comuna 13, uncovered by forensic archaeologists following accounts by mothers of the disappeared, confirms the deaths of at least seven individuals during the October 2002 Operation Orión, a military operation that resulted in over 500 disappearances in collabo...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Uganda's Economic Growth Threatens Biodiversity

Uganda's rapid economic growth, driven by Vision 2040, is harming its biodiversity; in 2022, over 1,000 hectares of forest were lost to illegal logging, threatening vital ecosystems and the tourism industry which relies on them, while the lack of a national biodiversity strategy exacerbates this iss...

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Life on Land
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Pelicot Case Spurs Surge in Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Reports in France

The Pelicot case in France, where a woman was drugged and raped for over a decade by her husband and 50 other men, has led to a surge in calls to a Paris hospital center offering testing for drug-facilitated sexual assault, revealing a significant underreporting of such crimes.

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Gender Equality
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67 Dead in Nigeria Stampedes Exposing Dire Economic Crisis

At least 67 Nigerians died in stampedes at three separate Christmas food distribution events across the country, exposing the dire economic situation and highlighting the urgent need for systemic change in food distribution and economic policy.

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Zero Hunger
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Assam's Beef Ban: Religious Tensions and Economic Impacts

Assam, India, recently banned beef consumption in public places, impacting access for many and reigniting debates on religious freedom, cultural identity, and economic implications, following a 2021 ban on beef sales in certain areas.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Hornet App Criticized for Failure to Prevent Fraud and Blackmail Targeting LGBTİ+ Users

The LGBTİ+ dating app Hornet is facing criticism for its failure to prevent fraud and blackmail schemes, where scammers use the app to gain access to users' personal information and blackmail them with threats of revealing intimate photos to their families unless they receive money; victims report t...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Banyarwanda Elect New Leaders to Push for Ugandan Citizenship Reform

The Banyarwanda community in Uganda elected a new leadership committee, chaired by Simon Kaitana, to push for a constitutional amendment addressing systemic discrimination in acquiring national identification documents, citing Article 10's restrictive citizenship criteria based on pre-1926 ancestry,...

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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EU Citizens' Initiative on Abortion Access Exceeds Signature Goal

The "My voice, my choice" citizens' initiative advocating for accessible abortion in the EU has exceeded its signature goal with over 1 million signatures from 15 countries, compelling the European Commission to respond and potentially implement measures ensuring equal access across the bloc.

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Gender Equality
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Mayotte Cyclone: Evacuation Controversy Amidst Devastation

Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France, caused 35 deaths and 2,500 injuries, devastating homes and infrastructure. The government-organized evacuation of public employees sparked controversy, criticized by some Mahorais as abandoning the island while others describe the need to care for their families, de...

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No Poverty
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Mental Healthcare Access Barriers for Indian Muslims

A report by Bebaak Collective reveals the underrepresentation of Indian Muslim mental health needs, highlighting the challenges faced by Muslims in accessing mental healthcare due to religious bias, stigma, and a shortage of professionals. The article explores the experiences of several individuals ...

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Good Health and Well-being
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BYD Halts Brazil Factory Construction Amid Worker Exploitation

Brazilian authorities stopped construction of BYD's electric vehicle factory in Bahia after finding 163 Chinese workers in "slavery-like" conditions, including excessive hours, degrading living conditions, and passport withholding by contractor Jinjiang Construction Brazil, delaying the plant's Marc...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Paralympic Champion Overcomes Adversity: Mikhail Astashov's Gold Medal Wins"

Mikhail Astashov, born without arms and legs, overcame abandonment and an orphanage upbringing to become a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in para-cycling at the Tokyo 2020 games, setting a world record in the process.

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