# gender based violence (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gender based violence. Page: Feed: --- ## [US/Ecuador Operation Revealed to Commit Severe Human Rights Abuses](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/us-ecuador-operation-revealed-to-commit-severe-human-rights-abuses) _2026-08-22 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aahana Negwakar August 21, 2026 HRRC condemns the human rights abuses being committed on innocent civilians at the Colombia-Ecuador border. Both governments (Ecuador and US) must take accountability and implement real safeguards to protect the general public. \[Image credit: Wikimedia Commons\] A 94-page Human Rights Watch report, published in July, discusses findings of blatant human rights… ## [The Return of Fujimorism: What Keiko Fujimori’s Presidency Means for Memory and Impunity in Peru](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-return-of-fujimorism-what-keiko-fujimori-s-presidency-means-for-memory-and-impunity-in-peru) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Maria Fe Mendoza August 21, 2026 HRRC urges the Peruvian government to ensure that efforts to combat organized crime do not come at the expense of human rights, democratic institutions, or accountability. We call for the maintenance of strong institutional checks and civilian oversight over the use of state power, particularly the involvement of the armed forces in domestic security, and… ## [India Honour Killings Expose Gaps in Law](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/india-honour-killings-expose-gaps-in-law) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Srijita Mukherjee August 21, 2026 HRRC condemns honour killings and emphasizes that young women should never have to fear making their own life choices, exercising bodily autonomy, or choosing their own partners. The murder of these women highlights the dangers women face when patriarchal family structures act under the guise of preserving social reputation. We encourage the Parliament of… ## [Cognitive Integration on the Battlefield: Can the Human Brain Survive Emerging Neuro-Warfare?](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/cognitive-integration-on-the-battlefield-can-the-human-brain-survive-emerging-neuro-warfare) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Javeria Ali August 21, 2026 \[Image credit: Steve A Johnson/Unsplash\] Introduction Traditionally accepted domains of military strategy — namely air, land, sea, space, and cyber — have been joined by a new domain: the human brain. Popularly recognized as a form of ‘cognitive warfare’, the term’s definition varies widely, which is pivotal to the context in which it is used, as there is no… ## [The Rise of the Far Right in Latin America and the Role of the United States](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-rise-of-the-far-right-in-latin-america-and-the-role-of-the-united-states) _2026-08-20 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Olivia Weninger August 20, 2026 Colombian President-Elect, Abelardo de la Espriella \[Image credit: Wikimedia Commons\] On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, Colombia’s President-Elect and political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella officially won the election by the narrowest presidential margin in Colombian history, with only 250,830 votes separating the two candidates (Al Jazeera, 2026). While de… ## [AI Safety Protester Jailed as Political Pressure and Public Backlash Over AI Intensify](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/ai-safety-protester-jailed-as-political-pressure-and-public-backlash-over-ai-intensify) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aamnah Fatima Khan August 19, 2026 HRRC condemns the imprisonment of Wynd Kaufmyn for participating in a non-violent protest raising concerns about the risks of unchecked artificial intelligence development. We call for the protection of peaceful protest and freedom of expression and urge authorities to ensure that activists are not disproportionately punished for exercising these… ## [Cultural Rights and Cinematic Heritage: Framing Film Restitution as a Human Right](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/cultural-rights-and-cinematic-heritage-framing-film-restitution-as-a-human-right) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Pauline Kuranchie August 19, 2026 Paulin Soumanou Vieyra (1925-1987), a Benin-born Senegalese filmmaker, producer, and film historian. He is a key figure in West African film history and one of the earliest voices to articulate the demand for the restitution of Africa’s film and audiovisual heritage. \[Source: Criterion Collection\] From Egypt’s Rosetta Stone, Nigeria’s Benin Bronzes, and… ## [Lebanon Becomes First Arab Country to Abolish the Death Penalty](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/lebanon-becomes-first-arab-country-to-abolish-the-death-penalty) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Raisa Hamlin August 19, 2026 HRRC welcomes Lebanon’s move toward abolishing the death penalty as an important step in protecting the right to life and human dignity. We encourage Lebanese authorities to complete the formal abolition of capital punishment and ensure that replacement sentences respect international human rights standards. Lebanon Parliament Building \[Image Credit:… ## [Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, Renewing Debate Over Healthcare Access and Justice](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges-renewing-debate-over-healthcare-access-and-justice) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Christine Savino August 18, 2026 HRRC believes that justice requires both accountability for violent crimes and the protection of fundamental human rights through fair legal proceedings. At the same time, HRRC recognizes that access to healthcare is a human rights issue, particularly when financial barriers, insurance denials, and unequal access to treatment leave individuals without… ## [The Security and Humanitarian Nexus of Illicit Activity by Non-State and Threat Actors](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-security-and-humanitarian-nexus-of-illicit-activity-by-non-state-and-threat-actors) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Anonymous August 18, 2026 \[Image source: ub emerging practices/Openverse\] Overview Certain state and non-state actors have, and will continue to use grey zone 1, 2, 3 tactics, clandestine proxies, and protracted illicit operations to exploit humanitarian disasters, contributing to insecurity, economic, and/or political fragmentation, as it affords them opportunities to cement their own… ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GuIVscm4Jmtw) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Two Women Died Mysteriously in Police Custody in Lahore, Pakistan](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/two-women-died-mysteriously-in-police-custody-in-lahore-pakistan) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Eman Butt August 18, 2026 HRRC is concerned by the deaths of two women in police custody and calls on Pakistani authorities to ensure that police stations serve as places of safety and protection. As a state party to international human rights treaties, Pakistan must ensure that its law enforcement departments comply with their national and international obligations to protect and respect… ## [UN Investigators Claim Myanmar's Military is Deliberately Targeting Civilians](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/un-investigators-claim-myanmar-s-military-is-deliberately-targeting-civilians) _2026-08-14 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aahana Nagwekar August 14, 2026 HRRC condemns the Myanmar Military’s attacks on innocent civilians. It is imperative that the Myanmar government immediately cease its human rights violations, protect civilians from harm, and take accountability for the violence throughout the country. \[Image credit: Stephen Brookes/Flikr\] United Nations investigators have documented a sustained campaign of… ## [Decriminalising Sex Work in Thailand](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/decriminalising-sex-work-in-thailand) _2026-08-14 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Srijita Mukherjee August 14, 2026 HRRC calls on the tie government and prime minister to immediately endorse and pass the sex work protection bill which fully discriminalises sex work and recognizes sex workers under the national labour laws. HRRC emphasizes that every individual has the right to live, safety and legal protection regardless of their status. We denounce laws that enable… ## [Delayed Reforms in Zambia Threaten Human Rights Progress](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/delayed-reforms-in-zambia-threaten-human-rights-progress) _2026-08-13 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Faryal Fatima August 13, 2026 HRRC condemns the use of restrictive laws and practices to suppress human rights and civic participation. We support international calls for Zambia to repeal or amend laws that undermine freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly, and the press. We urge the government to uphold its national and international human rights obligations. A Zambian woman… ## [Can AI Chatbots Safely Navigate Conversations Involving Radicalization to Violence?](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/can-ai-chatbots-safely-navigate-conversations) _2026-07-27 · Benjamin Windeler · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ We are developing a new safety benchmark for evaluating AI chatbots in conversations about violent extremism. ## [Confronting Palestine-Israel Polarization Through Brave Spaces: Lessons from Listening and Dialogue in Canada](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/confronting-palestine-israel-polarization) _2026-07-23 · Digital Public Square · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ Read what we learned from facilitating listening and dialogue between Palestinians and Jews living in Canada. ## [Stopping Gender-Based Violence Through Bystander Training: Five Lessons Learned](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/stopping-gender-based-violence-through) _2026-07-16 · Effie Argyropoulos · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ We tested strategies for empowering men and boys in Ontario to intervene when witnessing gender-based violence. Here's what we learned. ## [Listening and Dialogue for Countering Polarization: A Toolkit for Facilitators and Practitioners](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/listening-and-dialogue-for-countering) _2026-06-25 · Digital Public Square · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ We developed a practical guide for designing and facilitating listening and dialogue sessions on polarizing issues. ## [Voices: A New Model for Digital Dialogue on Israel-Palestine](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/voices-a-new-model-for-digital-dialogue) _2026-05-22 · Digital Public Square · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ We tested a new model for scaling dialogue on one of Canada's most polarizing issues. Here's what happened. ## [Testimony on Civic Resilience in Canada from Digital Public Square](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/testimony-on-civic-resilience-in) _2026-04-23 · Digital Public Square · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ Hear Digital Public Square CEO Shlomit Broder speak about the state of polarization in Canada and the role digital spaces can play in strengthening civic resilience. ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GSJjFtzAYcdJ) _2026-04-23 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Canada is Talking: Digital Campaigns for Combating Polarization](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/canada-is-talking-digital-campaigns) _2026-04-07 · Digital Public Square · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ How can we engage Canadians who feel anxious and disconnected from our democracy? ## [New Report – Palestinian and Jewish Canadians in Transformational Conversations: Hope for a Sunrise We Might Never See](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/new-report-palestinian-and-jewish) _2026-03-11 · Digital Public Square · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ We brought Palestinian and Jewish Canadians together for a series of conversations on polarization and intolerance in a post-October 7 environment. Read what happened next. ## [New Report - The Bystander Blueprint: Training Young Men for Action Against Gender-Based Violence](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/new-report-the-bystander-blueprint) _2026-01-30 · Digital Public Square · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ Our new report explores Gen Alpha perspectives on masculinity and taking action against gender-based violence ## [New Report - Political Polarization in Canada: Divisions Between the Left and Right](https://dpsorg.substack.com/p/new-report-political-polarization) _2026-01-13 · Digital Public Square · Digital Public Square’s Newsletter_ Read our new report on political polarization in Canada, ideological divides, and what the left and right think of each other.