by Marie Miguel Collective guilt is a phenomenon that has impacted societies over time. The idea of collective responsibility means that we (as a society) feel responsible for hurting a group of people. It typically connects with tragic events such as genocides. One country or people feel bad about a tragic event. Why does collective […]
The Sex Trafficking Industry Right In Alabama
by Dianna Bai You may have heard of the tragic situation straddling the I-20 corridor, the stretch of highway that runs between Birmingham and Atlanta. Known as the “sex trafficking super highway,” the I-20 corridor is a hotbed for human trafficking. The intimate settings of this illegal trade? Familiar places in our backyard: the hotels […]
Disability and Isolation in Our Modern World
by Marie Miguel There are many types of disabilities. There is no one way to be disabled. One thing is for sure, living with a disability can be challenging. The navigation of places that are not disability-friendly remains overlooked. Having a physical disability means there is a need to make sure areas and spaces are […]
Considering the ERA
by Pam Zuber “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Twenty-four words that may mean so much. The above words are the text of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. Long discussed, the U.S. Congress passed the Equal Rights […]
On Early and Forced Marriage
by Grace Ndanu Most people dream of choosing their life partner. Their marriage would be one of independent and happy life. This is not the reality for many young girls who become child brides. Early and/or forced marriage is most practiced in Sab-Saharan Africa; it is also common in the Maasai community. The Maasai, despite […]
The Experiences of Journalists in an Era of Crisis (Part II)
by Andy Carr From a human rights perspective, one key factor behind recent trends in American media might best be framed in terms of labor rights. Beneath the turmoil and headlines, a collective organizing and unionization effort at leading magazines and papers has emerged in recent years, including at Vox, The New Yorker, the Los […]
Postpartum Depression Needs Serious Attention
by Marie Miguel Maternity leave is necessary because it helps with postpartum depression In the United States, maternity leave is almost non-existent. New parents in the U.S. get an average of three months of maternity leave, and some only get the twelve unpaid weeks of leave that employers are now required to offer under the […]
Vaccinations Give People a Shot
by Pam Zuber “We cannot say this enough: Vaccines are a safe and highly effective public health tool that can prevent this disease and end the current outbreak,” Alex M. Azar II, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, 2019. Despite Secretary Azar’s comments, it looks as if many people aren’t heeding his words. According to the […]
Toward the Understanding and Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
The conversation around reproductive and sexual rights and the bodily autonomy of women generally consists of access to abortion, birth control, and intimate partner and sexual violence. FGM is a patriarchal cultural practice rooted in the cutting away of the female body with the suppression of emotion, which at its core, is a denial of […]
Asking For Help When You Have A Mental Illness
** The mental health relationship between public health and human rights is often misunderstood. Humanity can begin to see the underlying and overarching interconnections among poverty, its relation to lack of health insurance and untreated mental health issues, and individual and public safety. This blog seeks to provide insight and resources that help bridge the […]
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