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Escalating conflict in Cameroon: On the verge of civil war
Africa, Security, Human Rights Mackenzie Rice 10/31/18 Africa, Security, Human Rights Mackenzie Rice 10/31/18

Escalating conflict in Cameroon: On the verge of civil war

The current conflict in Cameroon can be traced back to the country’s history under colonial rule. While Cameroon was colonized by Germany in 1884, the French and English troops took over the state in 1916.

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The art of the scapegoat: Eritrea’s unique brand of totalitarianism
Africa, Security, Human Rights Geordie Jeakins 7/18/18 Africa, Security, Human Rights Geordie Jeakins 7/18/18

The art of the scapegoat: Eritrea’s unique brand of totalitarianism

The regime of President Isaias Afwerki applies uniquely oppressive tactics to maintain power in the midst of widespread political, social, and economic failings. The regime, however, may soon face an existential challenge.

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One year later: Why Chechen LGBTQ victims still haven’t found justice
Europe, Human Rights, Politics Geneva Calde 5/4/18 Europe, Human Rights, Politics Geneva Calde 5/4/18

One year later: Why Chechen LGBTQ victims still haven’t found justice

At last count, there were an estimated 27 people killed and over 200 imprisoned by the Chechen government’s efforts, with survivors now sworn into lives of secrecy and anonymity.

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North Korea wins gold in new Olympic category: Charm
Asia, North America, Politics Allison Cohen 4/18/18 Asia, North America, Politics Allison Cohen 4/18/18

North Korea wins gold in new Olympic category: Charm

An impending meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un shouldn’t obscure the major challenges ahead to resolving the crisis on the Korean peninsula. It’s called a “charm offensive.”

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Shedding the “Blockchain Bro” stigma
Around the World, Science & Tech, Business & Finance Bronwyn McCarter 4/14/18 Around the World, Science & Tech, Business & Finance Bronwyn McCarter 4/14/18

Shedding the “Blockchain Bro” stigma

Ironically, the blockchain space is currently dominated by a relatively small group of men who determine the technology’s future uses, accessibility, and culture.

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Canada’s deepening wound: The Aboriginal health crisis and a call for culturally sensitive healthcare
Health, North America, Culture Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 4/13/18 Health, North America, Culture Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 4/13/18

Canada’s deepening wound: The Aboriginal health crisis and a call for culturally sensitive healthcare

Overdose is now among the primary causes of death in Canada.

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From a moment to a movement: How Oxfam is sparking a broader discussion
Development, Around the World, Human Rights Natasha Comeau and Sukhi Singh 4/13/18 Development, Around the World, Human Rights Natasha Comeau and Sukhi Singh 4/13/18

From a moment to a movement: How Oxfam is sparking a broader discussion

The ultimate goal is to build an organizational culture in which people not only fear the consequences of perpetrating abuse, but also one in which everyone feels safe coming forward with any situation that makes them uncomfortable on the job.

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Blockchain: More than a Platform for Cryptocurrencies
Around the World, Science & Tech, Business & Finance Bronwyn McCarter 4/8/18 Around the World, Science & Tech, Business & Finance Bronwyn McCarter 4/8/18

Blockchain: More than a Platform for Cryptocurrencies

Blockchain presents unique opportunities to revolutionize industries beyond finance. But first, what is it?

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It was fun while it lasted, America: Pulling the plug on U.S. trade dependency
Business & Finance, Around the World, North America Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 3/29/18 Business & Finance, Around the World, North America Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 3/29/18

It was fun while it lasted, America: Pulling the plug on U.S. trade dependency

Should we continue this relationship with the U.S.?

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Sexual violence as a weapon: How Syrian women are fighting against GBV
Middle East, Human Rights Noura Aljizawi 3/20/18 Middle East, Human Rights Noura Aljizawi 3/20/18

Sexual violence as a weapon: How Syrian women are fighting against GBV

The documentary film “Syrie, le cri étouffé” (Syria, the muffled cry) was recently released, telling the stories of Syrian women who were detained and violated by security forces.

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Is the United States capable of being more than a two-party system?
Politics, North America Geneva Calde 2/12/18 Politics, North America Geneva Calde 2/12/18

Is the United States capable of being more than a two-party system?

Despite the number of “third parties” that dominate local political circles, the U.S. polity has been anything but kind to non-Democrats and non-Republicans.

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Sitting on top of the world: The intersection of geopolitics, economic sustainability, and indigenous rights
Environment, Around the World, Human Rights, Development Geneviève Segard 1/4/18 Environment, Around the World, Human Rights, Development Geneviève Segard 1/4/18

Sitting on top of the world: The intersection of geopolitics, economic sustainability, and indigenous rights

Several Arctic and non-Arctic states signed an unprecedented agreement to regulate Arctic fisheries in November 2017.

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The power of a check mark: Regulating the marketplace of ideas on social media
Human Rights, Business & Finance, Science & Tech, Around the World Allison Cohen 12/5/17 Human Rights, Business & Finance, Science & Tech, Around the World Allison Cohen 12/5/17

The power of a check mark: Regulating the marketplace of ideas on social media

The social network has confirmed the removal of the certification check mark from the profiles of racist instigators, including those of Jason Kessler and Richard Spencer.

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Human Rights Diplomacy Efforts Not Enough with ‘Trump of the East’
Asia, Human Rights, Politics Geneva Calde 12/2/17 Asia, Human Rights, Politics Geneva Calde 12/2/17

Human Rights Diplomacy Efforts Not Enough with ‘Trump of the East’

While the Summit presented an opportunity for Justin Trudeau to leverage economic ties in the Asia-Pacific, many also wondered how and if he would take advantage of his facetime with the Philippine leader, Rodrigo Duterte, to address his bloody war on drugs.

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Weinstein Effect: Can we separate the art from the artist?
North America, Human Rights Sukhmeet Singh 11/27/17 North America, Human Rights Sukhmeet Singh 11/27/17

Weinstein Effect: Can we separate the art from the artist?

Since The New York Times first revealed Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual misconduct, the floodgates have opened to similar claims against other famous, powerful men.

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The Paradise Papers: Why are offshore tax havens legal?
Business & Finance, North America Bronwyn McCarter 11/23/17 Business & Finance, North America Bronwyn McCarter 11/23/17

The Paradise Papers: Why are offshore tax havens legal?

This is not a scandal in which corporations and the elite are avoiding taxes illegally; rather, they are doing so legally.

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Canada: Having trouble letting go of fossil fuels
Environment, North America, Science & Tech Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 11/17/17 Environment, North America, Science & Tech Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 11/17/17

Canada: Having trouble letting go of fossil fuels

Despite its natural beauty, vast forests, and health-inspired population, Canada fails in major areas with respect to its commitments under the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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Rethinking the role of social media as a political tool
North America, Politics, Science & Tech Geneva Calde 11/8/17 North America, Politics, Science & Tech Geneva Calde 11/8/17

Rethinking the role of social media as a political tool

Twitter, Facebook, and Google—Three of the most successful social media giants were brought further into the public eye late last month during hearings with the Senate Intelligence Committee.

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Guns: America’s strange addiction
North America, Politics, Human Rights Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 11/6/17 North America, Politics, Human Rights Alexandre Parrott-Mautner 11/6/17

Guns: America’s strange addiction

Although mass shootings in Texas and Las Vegas reignite the debate on gun ownership, a long road lies ahead before these tragedies force Americans to change their relationship with guns.

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Another international paralysis: The Rohingya crisis
Asia, Around the World, Human Rights Geneviève Segard 11/3/17 Asia, Around the World, Human Rights Geneviève Segard 11/3/17

Another international paralysis: The Rohingya crisis

In the past two months, over 600,000 Muslim Rohingya from the Rakhine province have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh. The Myanmar Army has been responsible for killing and raping unarmed Rohingya and burning their villages.

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