By: Camila Torres Jaramillo March 14, 2023 The Rohingya people of Myanmar have long been subjected to persecution and human rights abuses, which have been widely condemned by the international community.[1] This article will explore the legal implications of the situation in Myanmar, focusing on the human rights violations committed against the Rohingya people. Background The […]
By: Ann Turner Light December 9, 2022 In 2010, before FIFA’s then President, Sepp Blatter, announced live that Qatar outplayed much worthier contenders for hosting World Cup 2022, Blatter verbally acknowledged the tension of that day; it was apparent from his body language, too. Between his awkwardness and our collective shock over the outcome was this message: the game […]
By: Photini Kamvisseli Suarez December 5, 2022 The right to food is an internationally recognized human right, and is referred to in Article 25 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and […]
By: Camila Torres Jaramillo October 31, 2022 The United Nations reports that 4.7 million people in Haiti, the poorest of all countries in the Americas, are currently facing acute “catastrophic” hunger. Gang violence is jeopardizing the safety and welfare of Haitians in the midst of an acute political, economic, and health crisis. In response to international fear, on […]
