justice and rights

Cashing in on women’s health

Women’s health has been sidelined for centuries. But now that women are finally being heard, some unscrupulous companies are cashing in on the movement.

For a protest movement to succeed, it must fit within the cultural landscape of its environment.

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The death of Mahsa Amini unleashed outrage at the government’s treatment of women that had long been simmering beneath the surface.

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From labour exploitation to torturous conditions in confinement, the rights of foreign workers facing the death penalty in Bahrain are often neglected.

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A messy mix of politics, punishment, religion and tradition result in the death penalty having a secure future in the USA.

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Recent work has strengthened the intellectual property rights ecosystem to protect traditional knowledge from commercial patents.

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A battle between PepsiCo and Indian farmers highlights the gap between international trade law and countries seeking to protect their farmers’ seed rights.

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Changes to a global agreement allowing compulsory licensing of COVID-19 vaccines do nothing to improve access in developing economies. Cost is still a barrier.

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