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Academia 4 weeks ago
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The constitutional promise of indigenous peoples' bill
In practice, recognition that should represent the state’s respect for communities that have existed for generations can instead become an administrative mechanism determining whether a community is worthy of recognition.
Academia 1 month ago
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The ‘Die-hard Duterte Supporters’ phenomenon abroad
Filipinos in Europe are enjoying the kind of governance that elevates human rights on a pedestal. But back home, why do they rabidly support the most fascist and the most murderous leader the Philippines has ever produced?
Academia 1 month ago
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Making a fuss about LGBT: A moral panic
The moral panic over private LGBT lives misdirects state power away from genuine threats like corruption and pervasive sexual abuse. In a civilized society, citizens deserve privacy and safety in their homes, while public spaces continue to honor shared cultural norms
Academia 3 months ago
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What’s next after ‘Pesta Babi’ breaks the silence
By holding up an uncomfortable mirror to state-led exploitation and violence in Papua, Pesta Babi has shattered decades of enforced silence, forcing Jakarta to choose between repressive censorship and genuine, rights-respecting reform.
Academia 5 months ago
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The responsibility to protect and the war against Iran
The international community needs to step up its commitment to the Responsibility to Protect, which was deliberately designed to ensure protection for populations against mass atrocity crimes within the purview of international law.
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