Colonialism Never Disappeared: Spain's Decision to Recognize Morocco's Legitimacy Over Western Sahara

A recent Spanish policy decision will affect the fate of the stateless Sahrawi people in the Non-Self-Governing Territory of Western Sahara.

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Towards Victim-Centred Reparations For Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Survivors

National and international courts have been hesitant to allocate reparations to conflict-related sexual violence victims, although the latest developments show that a more victim centred approach.

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The End Of An Era For Women In Afghanistan

The Taliban governs under an interpretation of Islamic Sharia law that violates CEDAW. Women and girls are again asking themselves “What is our crime? That we are girls?”

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An Undesired Loophole? Dilemma Of India’s POCSO and MTP Acts

Adolescents in India are stuck in a legal loophole, where their right to privacy and sexual and bodily autonomy are brought into question.

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Are Fake News Laws The Best Way To Tackle Disinformation?

This article is published as part of an ongoing collaboration between Human Rights Pulse and Media Defence and was originally published by Media Defence here.

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