Ongoing Military Dominance and Human Rights Abuses in Balochistan
Balochistan, a region rich in natural resources and strategically located, has been the site of ongoing military dominance and systematic human rights violations for decades. The people, particularly the Baloch, have faced relentless suppression by state security forces, characterized by enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the curtailment of civil liberties. Despite a media blackout enforced by the state, activists and local Baloch media strive to bring these atrocities to light, revealing a grim reality that has persisted for more than two decades.
Gender Persecution in Afghanistan: Implications for ICC Investigation
During the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last week, the issue of gender apartheid and gender persecution in Afghanistan came to the forefront; the international community has widely condemned the Taliban's treatment of women and girls.
Shooting Star
Ali Mirzad discusses the persecution of his people, the Hazaras in Afghanistan, who have suffered from ethnic cleansing and genocide. His father is a victim of this persecution, and Ali pledges to speak out against racism, hate, and mass atrocity to end the suffering of the Hazara people.
The Severe Human Rights Violations of China's Sinicization Policy in Tibet
The Sinicization policy of the CCP government in Tibet involves separating Tibetan children from their families and forcing them to attend residential schools far from home to eliminate Tibetan identity and culture by indoctrinating them with Chinese beliefs. The writer calls for the Chinese Communist Party to adhere to international norms, allow global media and NGOs to visit Tibet freely, and respect Tibetans' fundamental human rights and freedom of language and culture choice.
From Anti-Corruption Expert to Postdoctoral Fellow: A Story of Resilience Amidst War and Displacement
Olha Chernovol was a successful lawyer and scholar with a Ph.D. in Law who left Kyiv in March 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She is completing a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada. She works with Professor Jennifer Quaid on research exploring non-trial resolutions in anti-corruption matters.
Coping with Loss and Challenging Life Transitions: An Exploration of Personal Experiences and Coping Strategies
Neven Melek discusses coping strategies and experiences related to loss and life transitions. She emphasizes the importance of coping mechanisms and models associated with grief in supporting individuals suffering from mental health issues. Melek suggests various coping mechanisms such as relaxation, physical activity, and creative expression to reduce stress during significant life changes. Finally, she reflects on the importance of developing skills and understanding the significance of coping mechanisms, particularly in counselling for loss and life transitions.
Les activistes en exil, une voix qui ne s’éteint pas
Victor Amisi Sulubika est un activiste en exil qui continue de promouvoir les droits de l'homme et de porter la voix des opprimés. Il a travaillé en République démocratique du Congo avant de devoir quitter le pays en raison de menaces de mort. Maintenant au Canada, il continue de travailler pour les droits de l'homme et de sensibiliser les Canadiens à la situation dans les pays en guerre. Les activistes en exil ont besoin de soutien pour poursuivre leur travail et leur contribution est essentielle à la lutte pour les droits de l'homme dans le monde.
Springtime for Hope
On January 31, 2023, the third issue of the China Spring online magazine was published, and as its editor-in-chief, I felt relieved. Looking out the window at the snow settling in the wake of strong winds, I couldn't help but think of Dr. Wang Bingzhang, the founder of this magazine. He has been in solitary confinement for twenty years, serving a life sentence in prison in China.
14 Years and One Tweet
On September 27, 2022, on our 14th anniversary of arriving in Canada seeking refuge after fleeing Mexico to survive death threats from organized crime and corrupt officers, I signed my contract as a part-time janitor in a supermarket in Toronto. The next day, I was introduced at a conference at the University of Ottawa as an award-winning journalist in exile and author published by the world’s largest printing house.