Youth
Malaysia's youth is struggling, and it's not just them. The country's institutions, infrastructure, and societal norms are also to blame for perpetuating the problems that plague this demographic. The narrative that youth are somehow inherently flawed or problematic is a damaging stereotype that ignores
Human rights
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem, has called for the abolition of the surrogacy industry, citing its grave and harmful consequences for surrogate mothers and children. In a briefing to journalists, Alsalem highlighted the various forms of violence experienced by surrogate mothers, including
Youth
School violence in Malaysia has evolved into a complex issue, with cases of severe aggression, including sexual assault and murder, shattering the illusion of educational institutions as safe spaces. Recent incidents reveal a continuum of violence rooted in systemic neglect, weak institutional safeguards, and a culture of silence. This crisis
Human rights
As the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warns of a renewed wave of armed violence, deepening human rights violations, and mass displacement, the nation's political leaders are seen as deliberately stalling progress towards peace. The Commission's report highlights the deliberate stalling of progress
Human rights
The political crisis in South Sudan has spiraled out of control, leading to renewed armed violence and exacerbating the dire situation for the country's residents. Experts from the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan have assessed the situation, highlighting the failure of the political leadership and
Youth
As the rural community of Ottalo in Pochalla North County continues to face unimaginable hardships, residents are pleading for an end to violence and disarmament of civilians. The recent kidnapping of a young woman while she was returning from abroad is a stark reminder of the ongoing security concerns that
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Veterans Accountability Act Created in response to the alarming trend of VA psychiatric programs failing to address mental health issues, resulting in tragic consequences such as suicides, overdoses, and violence. Despite spending billions of taxpayer dollars, the VA's psychiatric programs are driving tragedy instead of delivering help, as
Human rights
The escalating political crisis in South Sudan is driving renewed armed violence and exacerbating the already dire humanitarian and human rights situations in the country, UN investigators warned on Monday. The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan visited the Africa Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and expressed
Human rights
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has issued a strong condemnation against the Thai military and paramilitary forces for their alleged human rights violations along the border in Banteay Meanchey province. The incident, which occurred on September 17, involved the deployment of barbed wires, tear gas, and slingshots against Cambodian
Human rights
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has issued a stern condemnation of the actions taken by Thai paramilitary and border forces on September 17 in Prey Chan Village, Ou Beichan Commune, Banteay Meanchey Province. The forces used barbed wire, tear gas, and slingshots against Cambodian civilians, including Buddhist monks, in
Human rights
A human rights agency, the Defenders Coalition, has sounded the alarm over technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), a growing and under-recognised threat to human rights. According to the organisation's policy position paper, TFGBV is a pandemic that needs urgent attention, with digital violence targeting women and gender minorities being
Human rights
The UK government has taken a critical stance in addressing the long-standing issues faced by intersex persons globally. In a recent panel discussion, the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, emphasized the importance of recognizing the fundamental human rights of all individuals, including those with variations in sex
