How AI could have protected Lillith from Climate Change “I thought climate change was just hotter days, something far away. But now… I have no home. The flood took everything,” says Lilith, a 22-year-old Gen-Z student from Yerevan, Armenia. Lilith’s…
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IntroductionThe 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku serves as a critical milestonein the global response to climate change. However, the success of climate actionis not defined solely by discussions held over two weeks. Meaningful climateaction takes place year-round,…
The Syrian Revolution: From a Dream of Freedom to a Fierce Battle for Survival In March 2011, the Syrian revolution ignited as a spark against a decades-long authoritarian regime led by Bashar al-Assad. Rooted in years of oppression, corruption, and…
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Hoy en día, la posibilidad de expresarse libremente se presenta no solo como un derecho básico, sino como una condición necesaria para el desarrollo democrático y la justicia social en el país.Las voces que piden libertad no solo buscan el…
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The recent proposal by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to print money to finance reparations for the victims of the armed conflict has raised significant concerns. Amid the populist rhetoric of the president, who emphasizes settling a “deep social and historical…
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Unfortunately, most people still close their eyes to the heart-wrenching fact of today’s climate crisis. Could it be that the main obstacle to a solution is that people are unaware that their basic rights are being violated? If so, instead…
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On 9 December 2024, Arthur Wu, a member of the IFLRY Asia Program, traveled to Bangkok to meet and interview Netiwit (Frank) Chotiphatphaisal. He is an aspiring and rising Thai student political activist who aims to create a liberal democratic…
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By Lizi Basilaia and Luka Avazashvili This article is the first in a series examining Georgia’s political and social turmoil under the governance of the Georgian Dream Party. It traces the party’s journey from its initial promise to its current…
According to the United Nations, a woman is killed every 10 minutes. November 25th was theInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, kicking off the UN’s UNiTEcampaign—16 days of activism to highlight the escalation of violence against women.…
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En Bolivia, varios aeropuertos que costaron millones de bolivianos están hoy abandonados, sin vuelos regulares ni actividad comercial. Uno de los casos más llamativos es el aeropuerto Tito Yupanqui en Copacabana, una obra que prometía conectar este importante destino turístico…
The journey of Pakistani women from traditional roles to transformative societal roles is a dynamicand multifaceted tale. For decades, women in Pakistan have navigated deep-rooted cultural normsand patriarchal structures while striving for empowerment and social reform. Their progress reflectsthe resilience,…
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Since 2016, Türkiye has enacted numerous laws and regulations that severely restrict press freedom and curtail citizens’ freedom of expression. One such measure is the so-called “disinformation law,” adopted in 2022, which the current government has used to detain many…
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¿Qué tan importante y cómo se da la relación entre medio ambiente, ciudadanía y política? El medio ambiente es un recurso natural común para todos, cuya protección y preservación son esenciales para asegurar la calidad de vida de las generaciones…
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Santa Cruz, bajo el cielo más sucio de América, respira humo desde hace más de un mes. Nuestros ojos lloran, no solo por la irritación, sino por la tristeza de ver cómo nuestro hogar se consume en cenizas. La supervivencia…
Not all Latin American countries enjoy a democratic and free electoral system that ensures high levels of competition and a variety of candidates. However, as we strive to achieve this, it becomes essential to develop sound criteria for selecting our…
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