In the struggle for human rights, activists often face significant risks, including surveillance, censorship, and reprisals from hostile governments or other powerful adversaries. In such environments, maintaining privacy and securing communications can be a matter of personal safety and operational
Tesla and Human Rights: Addressing Supply Chain Controversies
Tesla and Human Rights: Addressing Supply Chain Controversies Tesla, the electric car manufacturer synonymous with Elon Musk, green energy, and futuristic automation, has recently found itself in the crosshairs of human rights concerns. From the growing demands of shareholders to
The right to housing
The right to housing is recognised in a number of international human rights instruments. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to housing as part of the right to an adequate standard of living.[1] It
Security for Human Rights Workers
Human rights workers may face risks to their security depending on where they work. Working in conflict areas or in areas where the authorities or armed groups do not condone human rights work may be particular risky areas for human
ADDRESSING THE GAP IN AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS
In the past years, African culture has been heavily criticised for not giving due respect to African women. As a matter of fact, many campaigns that sought gender equality have been launched against practices like Female Genital Mutilation and forced
BARRIERS TO AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS
Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, once said “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” (McHenry, 2013).Whatever a person’s ethnicity, religion, or color is, he is entitled to his human rights without discrimination. Human rights
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Human rights are highly necessary in attaining an injustice-free society today. Without it, people would not behave according to what is moral and just. Hence, a society which is chaotic and tyrannical might come into existence if people do not