“We’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic” These were the words of Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO in 2020 as the COVID-19 Pandemic proliferated across the globe alongside conspiracy theories. So, what are conspiracy theories (CTs) and why should we not just brush them aside as the rhetoric of men sporting… Continue reading A Tale of Two Pandemics
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In recent years, despite the massive media coverage about armed conflicts, little attention has been given to the effects of such conflicts on LGBT people. In peacetime, the LGBT community suffers prejudice and aggression and in violent circumstances, they tend to become even more vulnerable. Written by Alon Margalit, the article “Still a blind spot:… Continue reading Untitled
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In July 2019, Jade Hutchinson’s article “The New Far-Right Movement in Australia” analyzed the growth of the far-right movements in Australia over the last few years. According to the study, new far-right parties – such as One Nation – are spreading the message that minorities would be unfairly receiving opportunities and benefits in place of… Continue reading Untitled
A snapshot of terrorism in Africa
Due to growing terrorist activity in Africa, we asked Lieutenant Colonel Liam Morrissey at MS Risk Limited, to give us an overview of the situation in the continent. He served in the Canadian and British armies as a senior officer. In the late 1990s, Lt. Col Morrissey was offered to work as a security consultant… Continue reading A snapshot of terrorism in Africa
A study from the University of Kansas sheds light on the reproduction of racist narratives in the US
Many people believe racism is solely connected to individual prejudice. “Racism in the Structure of Everyday Worlds: A Cultural-Psychological Perspective” is an article that calls attention to racial discrimination as something systematic and fuelled by social inequalities that have an impact on the division between racial groups. Written on December 7, 2017 by Phia… Continue reading A study from the University of Kansas sheds light on the reproduction of racist narratives in the US
ARGENTINA: EXPONENTIAL INCREASE OF GENDER VIOLENCE IN ARGENTINA
Over the years, the situation of women in Argentina has worsened. In November 2018, the “Ni Una Menos” movement presented the results of the first National Index of Machista Violence in Argentina, a survey that involved more than 59,000 women from all over the country. The findings showed that 79% of the women surveyed were… Continue reading ARGENTINA: EXPONENTIAL INCREASE OF GENDER VIOLENCE IN ARGENTINA
Preocupación por aumento de ataques antisemitas en Argentina
Según un informe de la Delegación de Asociaciones Israelitas Argentinas (DAIA), en 2018 se registraron 834 denuncias por antisemitismo, el doble de casos que en 2017, de los cuales la mayoría fueron realizados a través de redes sociales y páginas web; datos recogidos por la Mesa de Denuncias de esta entidad. El concepto “antisemitismo”… Continue reading Preocupación por aumento de ataques antisemitas en Argentina
From 2015 to 2017, Brazil recorded a religious offence every 15 hours
African-Brazilian religions continue to be hit by attacks in Brazil. From January 2015 to the first half of 2017, the country recorded a religious offence every 15 hours according to the report “Estado Laico e Combate à Violência Religiosa” presented by the Brazilian Federal Prosecutor´s Office in August 2019. Although the report brings information about… Continue reading From 2015 to 2017, Brazil recorded a religious offence every 15 hours