James Keeling discusses Immigration Canada’s recent decision to refuse travel visas to nine Ugandans attending the World Pride Conference.
Rights
The Flags Are Out! Canada’s Multiculturalism Comes Alive for FIFA 2014
Carlos Abarca discusses how global events such as the FIFA 2014 World Cup could threaten Canada’s multicultural patriotism.
Somalia’s Invisible Crisis
Vanita Thind discusses the crisis of sexual violence in Somalia.
Internet Censorship & the Introduction of 3G/4G networks in Pakistan
James Keeling discusses Pakistan’s strict internet censorship in light of the country’s recent introduction of 3G/4G networks.
United Nations Goes Bollywood for its New Music Video Defending Gay Rights in India
Carlos Abarca discusses LGBT rights in India in light of the recent election and the UN’s new music video on the topic.
Decreasing rainfall: a catalyst for increased conflict in North Africa?
Daniel Woodburn discusses the link between erratic rainfall patterns and propensity for conflict in North Africa.
Software, Human Rights, and the Business of Censorship
Scott Falls discusses internet censorship and the role some companies play in aiding the suppression of free speech abroad.
Appealing in Sudan: Adultery and Apostasy in Law and Faith
World leaders are outraged by a death sentence handed down in a Sudanese court for the “crime” of apostasy. Will that be enough to secure a release?
UN Report highlights Canada’s successes and failures in protecting indigenous peoples’ rights
Aylin Manduric summarises and evaluates Canada’s recent efforts towards the protection of Aboriginal peoples’ rights.
Promised Land or Apartheid State: Israeli Settlements & International Law – Part 2 of 2
In Part II, Steven Chadwick discusses the legality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank with reference to the Fourth Hague Convention in addition to several UN Security Council Resolutions.