Dr. Deepa Kansra According to many scholars, the human rights instruments of international, regional, and domestic systems have sparked a large and growing number of empirical and interdisciplinary studies. The fields of psychology, anthropology, economics, history, political science, development studies, for instance, have added great vigor to the different human rights frameworks and their application. The interface … Continue reading When Human Rights and Psychology Meet
Haiti- The land of instability
This article is authored by Kritika Kumar and Harsh Bansal, Editor-in-chief and Assistant Editor respectively, of the Human Rights Blog, CASIHR. The Republic of Haiti has been facing a humanitarian crisis due to an unstable government, natural calamities, and an increased crime rate. Recently, several Haitian migrants tried to migrate to the United States of America via … Continue reading Haiti- The land of instability
Forced Evictions: Violation of Human Rights in Assam
Ankita Raghunath Forced evictions have become a grim reality for the residents of Darrang in Assam. The eviction drives conducted by the State Government in Assam violate the right to shelter under Article 21 of the Constitution. This article attempts to delve deeper into the context surrounding the recent evictions. The flagrant human rights violations committed by the State Government during these eviction drives are … Continue reading Forced Evictions: Violation of Human Rights in Assam
UN’s recognition of the right to a healthy environment: A defining moment in the fight against climate change.
Anushka Srivastava Notwithstanding a momentary drop in carbon dioxide emissions due to the COVID-19 outbreak, UNEP's study shows that the world is still on track for a potentially devastating 3.2°C temperature rise this century, far surpassing the Paris Agreement targets of maintaining global warming well below 2°C and aiming for 1.5°C. The United Nations Human Rights Council's … Continue reading UN’s recognition of the right to a healthy environment: A defining moment in the fight against climate change.
Hungary’s New Anti-LGBT Legislation: Implications Under International Human Rights Law
Sriansh Jaiswal and Ananya Kumar Introduction On June 15, Hungary approved a homophobic legislation that prohibits the dissemination of any homosexual content for individuals under the age of 18, including sexual education, movies, and cartoons. The legislation has drawn stark criticism from human rights activists and global leaders, accusing it of discriminating based on sexual … Continue reading Hungary’s New Anti-LGBT Legislation: Implications Under International Human Rights Law
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