Refugees are using other, often more dangerous, routes, contributing to the increase in migrant deaths that we have seen in 2016.
We historians at the University of Warwick are very concerned about the racism that is becoming increasingly commonplace over Britain, especially in the aftermath of the Brexit vote.
Until equality and justice are within reach to all, what can Copts do to survive and how much more will they be forced to bear?
"Me alegro de que las cartas estén sobre la mesa y de que no haya una agenda oculta. Ahora podremos luchar en consecuencia". English
Over 300 abused women have signed a statement opposing Sharia courts and religious bodies, warning of the growing threat to their rights and to their collective struggles for security and independence.
A lack of political will and a hulking bureaucracy frustrate efforts to find a solution to the migrant crisis at the national level. Multilevel governance is the answer.
Touching letter from the brother of Lucía Pérez, the 16-year-old Argentine girl, whose recent murder resulted in important protests in Argentina, with great international repercussion. Español
Emotiva carta del hermano de Lucía Pérez, la joven argentina de 16 años cuyo asesinato derivó en importantes protestas en Argentina con gran repercusión internacional. English
Human Rights Day call. Young human rights defenders will only be safe when there first exists, worldwide, public awareness and a sense of solidarity.
Shedding feelings of shame relies on the politicisation of a stigmatised identity, and on opening up new lines of action and resistance.
Education understood as a pillar of political activity, on the basis of criticism and resistance, becomes a fundamental means for struggling to end poverty, marginalization, slavery and exploitation.
