Human Rights

How Anti-LGBTQIA+ Propaganda is Tied to Democratic Backsliding in Hungary and Poland

Crackdowns on LGBTQIA+ rights in Hungary and Poland are related to the democratic backsliding that both countries have experienced. Why is this the case?

Jonathan Chan January 3, 2022

Reactions to BDS Prove Its Effectiveness

Sally Rooney’s decision to stand up for Palestinians and commit to BDS has opened up a conversation about the viability of the BDS movement.

Jasmine Cole December 17, 2021

Renewable Energy Vs. Human Rights: Xinjiang’s Solar Panel Industry

Climate change has pushed economies to embrace renewable energy sources like solar, but despite all its green credentials, the solar industry seems to be plagued by allegations of human rights abuses.

Benoit Dupras November 18, 2021

The Treatment of Migrant Workers in the Gulf States

Migrant workers in the Gulf states have endured a history of mistreatment, with the pandemic only making these issues more difficult to ignore as human rights abuses continue to occur.

Tatheer Tariq November 14, 2021

Denmark: Europe’s New Leader in Anti-Immigration Policies

Denmark’s Left has adopted the most restrictive immigration policies in Europe to date, creating the fear that it will set a precedent for other EU nations.

Luiza Teixeira November 11, 2021

EVENT: Indigenous Art and Resistance in the Climate Crisis (Jan 27)

On January 27th, from 5:00-6:30 pm, Spheres of Influence is hosting a virtual art gallery and panel discussion called Indigenous Art and Resistance in the Climate Crisis. In this event, we will be featuring the works of some incredible Indigenous artists from across the globe: Mariyeh Mushtaq, Lee Gavin, Elizabeth

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How Anti-LGBTQIA+ Propaganda is Tied to Democratic Backsliding in Hungary and Poland

Reactions to BDS Prove Its Effectiveness

Renewable Energy Vs. Human Rights: Xinjiang’s Solar Panel Industry

The Treatment of Migrant Workers in the Gulf States

Denmark: Europe’s New Leader in Anti-Immigration Policies

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