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2022
USA vs Canada: A history of residential schools in North America
“Indian” vocational and residential schools have a long history in the United States and Canada, with each seeking to achieve the cultural extermination of indigenous peoples. Throughout the existance of these schools, an uncountable amount of sexual, verbal, and physical abuse was inflicted upon these essentially kidnapped youth.
Women in power, nasty hurricanes and religious zealots — Monthly recap
Quickly catch up with everything that you may have missed in Sep 2022.
UN-aligned Annual General Meeting 2022
We are pleased to invite you to UN-aligned’s 2022 Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting is a special occasion for the exchange of information and discussion between UN-aligned members across the world. It is also an opportunity for you to express yourself and play an active role in the major decisions of the organisation.
Today's London through the eyes of an old Communist hag
London has always been my dream. Ever since my first English lesson, back in 1974, I have imagined myself wandering along its famous streets, visiting its exquisite monuments, but the city was unlike anything I imagined it to be.
How to combat forest fires: causes and 4 solutions
Forest fires are accelerating at a staggering pace. Here are four measures that, if implemented, could help us prevent forest fires and protect pristine ecosystems.
Emotional health: 4 ways you can improve it today
Being emotionally healthy is just as important as being physically healthy: the two are closely connected at various levels. To ensure that we lead a fulfilling life, we have to take that extra step.
Petronilla Paolini: Her tragic life and daring poems
Born in 1663, Petronilla Paolini broke through society's patriarchal cage with the only weapon she had at her disposal, her art... writes Carla Pietrobattista.
China in Focus at UN "Selective Rights Council" (UNRC)
The Human Rights Council passed a resolution on the protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
"We always hope for change, but we are powerless. We are just refugees"
Atika describes her difficult day as refugee.
The need for an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC) is greater than ever before
While the ICC is busy with sanctimonious show trials in the Global South, the need for a supranational criminal court that prosecutes corruption without fear and favour is rising.
The Ukraine Recovery Conference: When Guterres (almost) told Russia to piss off
One cannot help comparing Guterres to a spouse in an abusive relationship who does what they can to protect their children from constant harm.
The WHO warns of pathogenic outbreaks threatening Africa
The WHO regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, warned of a growing risk of pathogenic outbreaks on the continent, caused by human proximity to wild and domesticated animals.
Is Mexico suing the United Nations?
Mexico threatens to sue the UN following the WHO's failure to provide the country with covid vaccines.
Solitary confinement is cruel and amounts to torture
The UN defines torture as cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment. Solitary confinement clearly reaches this bar, stripping prisoners of their rights to socialisation at the cost of their mental health.
It's barbaric and repulsive: Let's Axe the Death Penalty
Executing a human being is as coldblooded and premeditated as murder can get, writes Adrian Liberto
Football: ‘Unsuitable for Women’ or were you just not brave enough to see the vision?
Ask any British woman about sexism, and she’ll likely tell you a story of her experience, ask any British woman that played football, and she’ll probably tell you five.
Off with the head! Getting Rid of Phoney Justice
Executing a human being and punishments like solitary confinement are as coldblooded and premeditated as murder and torture can get.
Why do you write so much about the Ukrainian war, what about other wars? | AskRuby
Indeed it may feel like the conflict in Ukraine is dominating many column inches now, but fear not. I’m confident that...
Mridul Wadhwa on Conversion Therapy and Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
Mridul Wadhwa, CEO of the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, spoke with UN-aligned about her journey into the gender-based violence sector and ways to tackle conversion practices and promote LGBTQ+ rights worldwide.
OHCHR: Take action to ban harmful conversion practices against LGBTQIA+
UN-aligned calls on the OHCHR to take action to ban harmful conversion practices against LGBTQ+
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