Protests can significantly impact the relationship between citizens and their government in various ways: 1. **Increased Accountability**: Protests can push governments to be more accountable to their citizens. When large numbers of people express dissatisfaction, it can compel officials to address concerns and clarify their actions and policies. 2. **Enhanced Communication**: Protests often create a […]

Enforced disappearances occur for various reasons and are often linked to broader issues of human rights violations and political conflicts. Some common causes include: 1. **State Repression**: Governments may target individuals, particularly political dissidents, activists, or journalists, to suppress dissent and maintain control. 2. **Armed Conflict**: During wars or civil conflicts, parties to the conflict […]

“No justice for genocide” reflects the deep frustration and anger among the Tamil community regarding the lack of accountability for alleged war crimes and human rights abuses during the Sri Lankan civil war. The German Tamils confronting the Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara  Dissanayake in Berlin on Thursday 12/6/2025 indicates a significant moment of political […]

Tamil Diasporas play a crucial role in international human rights advocacy in several ways: 1. **Raising Awareness**: They often highlight human rights abuses in their home countries, bringing attention to issues that may be overlooked by the international community. Through social media, public demonstrations, and community events, diasporas can amplify voices that are otherwise silenced. […]

Social media has a profound impact on global awareness of humanitarian crises in several key ways: 1. **Instant Information Sharing**: Social media platforms allow for real-time dissemination of information, enabling users to share updates, images, and videos from crisis areas almost instantaneously. This immediacy helps to inform a global audience about unfolding events. 2. **Broadening […]

Supporting families of missing persons in their search for justice involves a compassionate and multifaceted approach. Here are some effective ways to provide assistance: 1. **Emotional Support**: Offer psychological counselling and emotional support to help families cope with their grief and trauma. Peer support groups can also provide a sense of community and understanding. 2. […]

In international law, genocide is defined primarily by the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948). The key elements of this definition include: 1. **Intent**: Genocide involves the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group. 2. **Acts**: The definition outlines […]