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Global JusticeInternational Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), the day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world....
Global Justice#HeforShe
#ThankYouMexico for finally joining the #HeforShe campaign fighting for gender equality! #HeforShe was created by UN Women,whichwas established to accelerate progress on...
Global JusticeApple, the FBI, and the Human Rights Side of Encryption
Apple's refusal to help the FBI unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters has reignited the debate over how...
Global JusticeWhat is the ICC Doing to Stop ISIS?
Last week, I attended the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission briefing titled, “Seeking Justice for Atrocities: How the International Criminal Court Could...
Global JusticeThe Importance of Equal Representation in Syria Peace Talks: Where are the Women?
As the international community attempts to revive negotiations for the ongoing conflict in Syria, it is important to notice who is invited...
Global JusticeThe Lawlessness of MNCs
Nestlé’s report on harmful labor practices in Thailand's seafood industry has recently gained public attention. While many may admire the company’s transparency...
Global JusticeThe Children of Syria: Continuing to Educate a Generation in the Midst of Conflict
Syria has quickly become the leading producer of refugees in the world, with 4 million people fleeing the country–half of them children....
Global JusticeChill, It’s Just Gender-Based Violence: The “Comfort Women” Settlement
East Asia neighbors South Korea and Japan have recently made international headlines in light of their brash resolution for “comfort women.” Heard...
Global JusticeThe Debate on Banning Trump
The United Kingdom has been one of America’s closest allies for over 200 years. Yet the British Parliament recently engaged in a...
Global JusticeUN Calls for Summit Forum on Refugees and Migrants
Last month I suggested that a UN-led conference would be necessary to confront the growing refugee and migrant crisis. Now I am...
Climate JusticeDear Obama, Thank You for Banning Coal Leasing on Public Lands
It was a Thursday night. I was overwhelmed by midterm papers and exhausted from the afternoon's track workout. But rather than spending...