Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo AUTHOR: Thirsa Rzepka The expansion of industrial cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DCR) has led to the forced evictions of communities and serious human rights violations such as sexual violence arson and abuses. According to the recent report ‘Powering Change or Business as Usual’ from Amnesty International …
Unpacking TikTok Surveillance: Understanding Privacy Concerns and Implications AUTHOR: Annika Kannen Summary of the article The article delves into TikTok’s escalating popularity and the associated privacy concerns. It explores how TikTok’s algorithm collects vast amounts of personal data, including user activity within the app, location details, and information from other sources. This extensive data gathering raises alarm about privacy infringement …
Poland’s Reproductive Rights Crisis: Activist Faces Prison for Supporting Safe Abortion AUTHOR: Aneta Pavčová In a distressing turn of events, Justyna Wydrzyńska, a prominent women’s rights defender in Poland, is facing a potential three-year prison sentence for her unwavering commitment to supporting individuals in need of safe and legal abortions. The charges against her appear to be a direct consequence of her activism, as she works tirelessly to ensure people’s …
Media Control in China: Online Blackout in a Digital Age AUTHOR: Tess Nealon The internet is a valuable tool. Knowledge is power. We learn so much with the help of online platforms. Without Instagram, the likelihood of the world having a front seat to the atrocities and intricacies of the political climate in Iran is low. Without Twitter, we would …
