Focus on Prison Conditions: Nauru
When Amnesty International visited Nauru, they uncovered disturbing findings.
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Focus on Art and Global Issues: Refugees
As more outlets open to express the growing international struggle of refugees, the world will gain a larger platform to talk about the issue and strategize how to return these individuals to their homes. Art has given a voice to these individuals and shown the world that while circumstances are bad, hope is not lost.
Read MoreFocus on Art and Global Issues: Religion
The right to represent religion in art is protected today by freedom of expression. The importance of protecting this right continues to be relevant today as statements about religious freedom are implemented in different forms of art. Unfortunately, in some parts of the world, this human right has been violated.
Read MoreFocus on Art and Global Issues: United States’ Election
The political rhetoric coming from the current presidential race has caused many voters to become frustrated, even to the point of reconsidering their affiliation. In particular, artists around the world have used a variety of mediums to convey their perspectives on Republican candidate Donald Trump and his policies.
Read MoreFocus on Art and Global Issues: Climate Change
Art is the newest yet perhaps the most effective form of raising awareness of the global problem of climate change. As Xiuhtezcatl Martinez told BBC, “Be a poet, be an activist, be a writer, be a photographer, whatever it is you love. Use your passions to change the world.”
Read MoreFocus on Olympic Preparations: Azerbaijan
The Azeri Olympic team returned as “national heroes,” but some were barred from competing due to doping scandals and political interference in sports.
Read MoreFocus on Olympic Preparations: Nigeria
Sports and athletics unite Nigerians, and many are hoping Nigeria will be able to remedy the problems faced before and during the Rio Olympics prior to the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
Read MoreFocus on Olympic Preparations: Refugee Olympic Team
Besides the exhausting preparation for the Olympics, the members of the ROT faced additional challenges when fleeing from their home countries and living as refugees.
Read MoreFocus on Olympic Preparations: North Korea
Popularity of the games has led North Korea to put more funding into the training facilities and North Korean citizens get the chance to watch certain events on state television. The events aired are merely highlights and are shown long after the event took place.
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Focus on Political Systems: South Korea
At the beginning of South Korea’s politics following war, unification was the primary concern of political leaders.
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