Human Rights Watch

freedom. Students shouldn’t have that right taken as everyone does have their own views on the world and about everything else. In the real world, it doesn’t matter if one's feelings get butt hurt over something of another's opinion or statement. That’s not how the world works let alone the human mind as everyone is different with different views, different minds, different thoughts, different believes, and different sides. That’s how it is and going on Youtube or watch shows that show how…

suicide must be legal in Iowa. “The term assisted suicide refers to the practice of a physician prescribing legal drugs that allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives” (At issue: Assisted Suicide). It is illegal in Iowa right now, but it is legal in five states. “After numerous appeals, the case went to the Supreme Court in 2006 where the Court upheld the law. Washington State legalized assisted suicide in 2008, and the State of Montana legalized it…

The Black Lives Matter movement began after Travon Martin, who, at 17 years old, was fatally shot by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, in Sanford, Florida. The case drew a lot of attention due to Florida’s self-defense and “Stand Your Ground laws.” Following Martin’s death, rallies, marches and protests were held across the nation and it turned into a media circus. The facts revolving around Travon Martin’s character were questionable. On one hand, he enjoyed Aerospace Technology…

Drug use can cause mental illness. Negative and traumatic experiences can also cause mental illness. We are extremely aware of PTSD in soldiers, fire fighters, and law enforcement personnel right now. Not many people realize rape victims, can also suffer from PTSD. PTSD can change the way a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality. Many individuals who suffer from PTSD can be considered mentally ill. And like those born with mental illness…

Mental Health Act’s (1992) being and purpose is in place as a consequence of New Zealands long history. The Act’s role of compulsory care and restoration of the patient’s rights are significant changes from the previous stigma around mental health. These changes can be summarised as humanitarian concerns and emphasizing human rights. Dating back to the 19th century New Zealand’s ideas and systems surrounding mental health have always been primarily influenced by Europe. In these early years,…

Guatemala regularly fails to investigate the crimes against women, families of victims become exacerbated that they will never receive the truth or justice they and their loved one deserves, which led Norma to pursue these cases and solve them herself (Human Rights Defender at Risk). Along with her colleagues, Norma became quite skilled at unraveling cases, augmenting her hopes as well as the populace of women in Guatemala that a new dawn was arising with each conviction…

Arabs” and strive to be known as the safest airline in the world. Although Ms.Dole believes that what the airline is doing is wrong, she takes the case anyways to further her career as a lawyer. During the case, Mr.First, a lawyer who is protecting the rights of the University Professor, questions the actions of the airline…

law, which initially was deconstructed by the Belgium. Hence, therefore making it difficult for the governmental institutions and judiciary to hold perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable for their crimes. In addition, he takes this argument further by suggesting that the armed forces of the DRC are as responsible for human rights violations as the rebel groups are. conveying that, ‘’when the Congolese national army controls an area or controls a gold mine or coltan mining site, it 's…

”What is the Meaning of GDP’) With money of the people, they can invest in their economies, save money for retirement and help the country gain wealth.So in recent decades, it has become a major tool to scientist to measure.My argument is that for the right development it may be common to have a democratic process as not only does the economy grow but the people can experience a better life. So it was only after the fall of the Soviet Union did the Azeris have a chance to expand their economy…

turning point in the government’s recent and increasingly restrictive approach. (Stanley, 2015) Kenya cannot be a bystander and watch while it is constantly being attacked within it’s own borders by individuals it opened its doors to. One thing that is clear is Kenya has done more than enough in protecting refugee rights and giving them all-basic requirements that humans need to survive. At this point Kenya as a country also has too guard over its own interests and at this point that interest is…