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| Freedom of expression is the most fundamental right of every human being living in this world. Internet is a unique communication medium that provides individuals with the flexibility to express their ideas and opinion directly to the world. Internet also provides the advantage of exchanging information between people. |
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However, there are countries like China where this right of exchanging information through the internet is censored, thus violating human rights. More...
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As per the Article 25 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is the fundamental right of every individual in this world to have a respectable and adequate standard of living. The standard of living should be adequate to suffice a person’s food, clothing, housing, medical expenses, family requirements and other necessary social services. More... |
| One can read many news items related to human rights violation and one such country that has faced severe criticism in recent times is Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka does have a long history of human rights violation. This is primarily due to a result of never ending violence between the Sinhalese-dominated Sri Lankan government and the rebellious Tamils. More... |
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“The Witnesses” is an articulate work on human rights violation. Written by Eric Stover, this book is the first of its kind which reports the results of a study on victims and witnesses who have testified before an International War Crimes Tribunal that was established by UN Security Council Resolution 827 on May 25, 1993 to try those responsible for genocide in former Yugoslavia (ICTY). More... |
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