United Nations Commission on Human Rights

an intentional act, done with the knowledge of information technology so as to incite terror in a country or a given population in a country. The major goal of cyber terrorism is to create large-scale destruction, murder, and even infringement of rights. There are three…

Sustainability is an extremely complicated idea that is ever evolving. According to the United Nations’ Bruntland commission, “sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ” In an effort to help move society toward a more sustainable future, various governments throughout the world are leading a revolution amongst concerned citizens, concerned organizations and even amongst concerned…

violence, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries to both sides. Once again the Nation witnessed another outbreak of violence between the African American and Caucasian populations. The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 was considered to be one of the worst of the estimated twenty-three riots that occurred during what historians have labeled, due to the large amounts of violence and deaths throughout the nation, as the Red Summer. The violence lasted from July 27th to August 3rd, spanning over a…

Sierra’s Haven is a local animal shelter in Portsmouth, Ohio. It was opened in 2006, and has since saved the lives of over 10,000 animals. In 2016 alone, they have already saved 1,156 animals. Their objectives are as follows “Sierra 's Haven is a group of volunteers working together to help find safe, loving homes for adoptable pets. In our brief existence, we have made a difference in the lives of thousands of animals. Whether they were strays or animals needing medical attention. Sierra 's…

Central to the phenomenon sweeping throughout anthropological studies in the United States in the 20th century, he points out, was the abrupt realism with which progressive anthropologists such as Franz Boas, Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict contested the norms that preceded the study (166). These progressive scholars and their interpretations emphasised that previous understandings of anthropology and the divergences found in human societies were severely limited in scope. Furthermore, these…

A powerful and influential Civil Rights activist, a U.S. Representative and Senator, a best-selling author, the “Leader of the Free World” (Wilentz 4), and a “Pulitzer Prize” winner (Featured 1) are just a few of the terms that can be used to describe the man who became the thirty-fifth president of the United States of America. He juggled hostile foreign affairs as well as domestic racism that threatened the safety and future of millions of Americans (A&E Television Networks 8). John…

production of weapons of mass destruction by the Iraqi military, and their refusal to allow UN inspectors to access these military sites. In 1996 the CIA was involved in a failed coup to topple Saddam Hussein, and diplomatic relations between the two nations soured completely. In the same way as they sought to topple Mohammed Mossadegh in Iran in 1953, they sought to rid Iraq of the Ba'athist government, installing a pro-Western power in the Middle East. In May 1991 President Bush signed a…

Marijuana use has been well documented as far back to China in 2737 B.C. It was first utilized by humans as an agent for achieving euphoria. The ancient Chinese, which were the first society documented to discover its usage considered marijuana a medicinal herb. Marijuana use spread from China to India and then to North Africa, and reached Europe as early as 500 A.D. Flash forward to colonial North America. Marijuana, or as it was known, hemp, was grown as a source of fiber. And, during…

Human Rights and Caste Discrimination “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” - Article 1 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights We have a multilingual and multicultural society. The idea of unity in diversity prevails in India but with this diversity arise many issues. Casteism is one of the problems that India has been facing for centuries now. Millions of Indians are still denied a life with dignity and equality just because of their caste. An individual’s caste…

Undocumented Children Wishing for Citizenship Thousands of children in the United States are undocumented immigrants and struggle every day. These are children from all over the world and all ages. Undocumented children do not have the same opportunities that American children have. Many of the live with no medical help, in poverty, in fear, and educational struggle. These children are not from here but come to the United States for what they believe is a better future and a better life. Some of…