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New Zealand Enforces Stricter Welfare Sanctions to Boost Job Seeking
Policy & Legislation New Zealand Enforces Stricter Welfare Sanctions to Boost Job Seeking

The New Zealand Government has rolled out tough new measures targeting the welfare benefit system, particularly focusing on individuals who fail to meet their designated obligations. Social Development Minister Louise Upston recently announced a series of changes aimed at compelling beneficiaries

How are VPNs Enabling Free Speech Amid Government Social Media Bans?
Policy & Legislation How are VPNs Enabling Free Speech Amid Government Social Media Bans?

Recent developments have demonstrated an unprecedented surge in the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in response to government attempts to restrict access to social media platforms. Venezuela's recent ten-day ban on X, formerly known as Twitter, stands out as a significant move by the

Is the UN Population Narrative Losing Ground?
Policy & Legislation Is the UN Population Narrative Losing Ground?

The United Nations' Population Establishment has traditionally played a pivotal role in shaping global perceptions and policies around demographic trends, sexual health, and reproductive rights. However, the 30th anniversary of the landmark 1994 International Conference on Population and

Advancing Health Equity Through Enhanced Data on Race
Policy & Legislation Advancing Health Equity Through Enhanced Data on Race

In the United States, healthcare disparities are rooted in a complex web of socio-economic, racial, and ethnic inequalities. Most of these disparities stem from a lack of high-quality data that accurately captures the experiences of marginalized communities. As the nation strives for health equity,

NAM Opposes Copyright Exemptions in Right-to-Repair Dispute
Economic & Fiscal NAM Opposes Copyright Exemptions in Right-to-Repair Dispute

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has voiced significant concern regarding exemptions suggested for copyright laws, which would permit the circumvention of protective measures in industrial repair. This issue is at the heart of the escalating "right-to-repair" debate. The

How Does Civil Society Uphold Global Human Rights Law?
Policy & Legislation How Does Civil Society Uphold Global Human Rights Law?

In a world marred by widespread human rights abuses, civil society stands as a crucial defender of international human rights law (IHRL) and international humanitarian law (IHL). An event hosted by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) spotlights the vital role that civil

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