“Cats have more freedom than women in Afghanistan”
By Emily Thompson Cats have more freedom than women in Afghanistan, Hollywood actress Meryl Streep said speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly….
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The Rape of India
By Emily Thompson India has a problem with women, mainly that its laws are unfairly skewed towards men. There’s very little that Indian women can…
Germany Closes Borders to Irregular Immigration
Op-Ed by Emily Thompson In an effort to curb migration in the face of public concern, and following a deadly knife attack by a Syrian…
Millions of Civilians Around the World Face Catastrophe
By Emily Thompson Our world is crisis-ridden, and millions of people are suffering each day. Today, over 110 armed conflicts are taking place around the…
Can Pakistan Make a Deal with Baloch Separatists?
By Emily Thompson Pakistan must find a way to reach a compromise with the separatist Baloch people in Balochistan in the southwestern region of the…
Bangladesh Must Do More to Help the Rohingya
By Emily Thompson The long-persecuted Rohingya may finally see some respite. Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, has delivered his first major government policy…
Belgrade’s Citizens Concerned Over Lithium Mining Project
By Emily Thompson Serbians are furious over a government plan to develop a lithium mine despite warnings that it could be detrimental to public health…
Children at Risk as Bangladesh Violence Spirals Dangerously Out of Control
By Emily Thompson Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned amidst devastating protests that have seen violence grip the country for weeks now. The protests…
Corrupt Governments Force Aid Organizations to Provide Humanitarian Needs
Op-Ed by Emily Thompson Our world today is rife with conflict and mass suffering. Citizens of modern Western civilizations are far more protected and live…
Bangladesh is a Mess
By Emily Thompson Bangladesh is currently facing multiple challenges, from natural disasters and economic pressures to political unrest and social issues. Over the weekend, the…
Gambia’s Women Face Crucial Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation
Op-Ed by Emily Thompson Gambia may be on the verge of becoming the first country in the world to roll back protections against Female Genital…
Sudan: A Dire Humanitarian Crisis
Op-Ed by Emily Thompson Sudan is one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent memory. Back in March, humanitarian organizations sounded the alarm over the…
What the SCOTUS Ruling Means for America’s Homeless
By Emily Thompson The recent United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling on homelessness has significant implications for America’s homeless population. In a 6-3 decision, the…
Why are Afghan Women Excluded from Upcoming UN Meeting with Taliban?
By Emily Thompson Human rights organizations slammed the United Nations for agreeing to a meeting with the Taliban and envoys from 22 countries in Doha,…