لطالما كان لبنان بلداً للحريّات. حرّية الرأّي، التّعبير، السياسة، الدين. لطالما كان تصنيفه بحسب التّصنيف العالمي لحرية الصحافة من الأفضل على صعيد البلاد العربيّة.ولكن ومع دخول لبنان عهد الرّئيس ميشال عون، تراجعنا، انهار الوضع، وأصبحت حرّيتنا مقيّدة. ففي عام 2022، …
Tag: human rights
IFLRY Abandons Festival in North Korea
Now I know what you’re thinking: why didn’t I hear anything about IFLRY wanting to join a festival in North Korea?! Well, that’s because this happened quite a while ago. If you’re currently active in IFLRY probably before you were…
Western Media Coverage and the Ukrainian Invasion
The Russo-Ukrainian war is a conflict that has been going on since 2014, beginning with the illegal annexation of the Crimean Peninsula, and an uprisal of Russian separatists in the Donbas-region. At that time, international media corporations wrote about the…
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Bolivia and the Institutions
Bolivia had an institutional change when the referendum and subsequent implementation of the new Political Constitution of the State were held where it became known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia; the change of CPE promised to be the answer…
First Transgender Doctor of Pakistan ‘’Beacon of Hope’’
Dr. Sara Gill has made history by becoming the first transgender in Pakistan.Pakistan is still a developing country in which many areas and towns still follow the old traditions andculture. Being born as a transgender person in Pakistan is still…
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Double Locked: People with Down Syndrome during the Pandemic
All aspects of society have been discussed during the pandemic, including mental health. Of course, everyone is very important, but I think we forgot about one group: people with Down Syndrome. They already have a complicated life, but COVID-19 makes…
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The Challenges of Finding Quality Dental Care for Persons With Disabilities
Living with a disability can be challenging in the best of circumstances. However, when it comes to accessing quality dental care when you have a disability, the obstacles can feel insurmountable. From the lack of training, resources, and equipment needed…
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The Youth Making the Change: An In-Depth Look at Activism Outside of Political Parties
In a recent interview with experienced pollster John Della Volpe and youth activist David Hogg, the founder of the youth-led gun control advocacy group March For Our Lives, National Public Radio journalist Juana Summers discussed the high political engagement of…
One Problem, Two Systems
Towards the end of last year, there were a few unrelated incidents that became talking points regarding the #MeToo movement. China watchers started following one of them with great interest not only because it’s a micro cosmos into the #MeToo…
The Dark Side of the Pandemic: Violence against Women
11 July 2021, the finale of the European Football Championship took place. For Italian supporters it was a joyful evening, for England supports less so; but for victims of domestic violence, it was a miserable night. While the tournament as…
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