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Prison staff and inmates face unseen psychological wounds, experts warn

Overcrowded prisons in England and Wales are at breaking point, with self-harm at record levels. Now, researchers are sounding the alarm over a largely overlooked issue: moral injury, a psychological wound caused by witnessing or […]

Who really benefits from economic development? Experts say human rights needs to be priority

A new study by the University of Portsmouth calls for human rights to be at the heart of any economic development.This post was originally published on this site

Does the social media ban for Australian children go too far, or not far enough?

Under a controversial new law, which comes into force in Australia at the end of 2025, children under 16 will not be permitted to hold an account on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, […]

COVID-19 reduced sex offender behavior in UK, research shows

The number of sex offenses committed by strangers decreased significantly in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows.This post was originally published on this site

AI was everywhere in 2024’s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture

It’s been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a “super-cycle” year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the […]

How education in the US has been weaponized against Native Americans

November is National Native American Heritage Month in the U.S. This should be an opportunity for schools to discuss their country’s colonial history. But the picture that students receive is often sadly lacking.This post was […]

Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories

The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on […]

Civilian displacement key tactic of Syrian regime during civil war, study shows

Displacement of people, designed to cause depopulation, became a key part of the Syrian regime’s attempts to re-establish control of suburban areas of Damascus during the civil war, a study says.This post was originally published […]

Presidential term limits help protect democracy—long ones can be dangerous

The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, in Kenya, a […]

State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy—does the government respect it?

The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. […]