Mr. Cortez Hansen

Jailed Bahraini Rights Defender Nabeel Rajab Faces Additional Fifteen Years in Prison

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

Rajab is in prison for his human rights-related activities and for freely expressing his opinions.

What Future for the ‘Wikipedia Seagull’ on Kazakhstan's Brand New Banknotes?

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

A seagull appearing on the 500 tenge note was claimed by a Swiss photographer, but officials have not acknowledged copyright infringement.

Harsh Prison Terms for Video Journalist and Blogger as Vietnam Cracks Down on Free Expression

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

“Repressing citizen journalists is not only a violation of human rights but also a major impediment to Vietnam’s aspirations to become a tech and innovation hub.”

Victoria Becomes the First Australian State to Pass Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

As Victoria becomes the first Australian state to legalise euthanasia, the country remains divided over what is being called a new, progressive trend in Australian politics.

Syrian and Lebanese: On the Conflict of Identities

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

"Being half-Lebanese, half-Syrian is like being a child whose parents are separated and both hate you because each half of you reminds them of the other...."

Indonesian President Jokowi Leads Citizens in Condemning Donald Trump's Jerusalem Declaration

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

"Trump is dragging the USA and the world to the frontline of religious extremism."

‘Recalcitrant’ Activist Charged by Singapore Police for Organizing ‘Illegal Assemblies’

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

"We do not understand why the State is pursuing the seven charges against Jolovan Wham for events which were all peaceful and non-violent."

Refugees in Lebanon Are Still Being Scapegoated in the Media and in Academia

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

"How can one claim that these people are here to receive aid from international organizations, when many are, in fact, not receiving any?"

UNESCO Protects Balkan Grandma March Day Custom As Cultural Heritage

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

Cultural heritage activists in South-eastern Europe celebrate UNESCO's recognition of the Balkan Grandma March Day custom of wearing red and white wool ornaments.

Twitter Japan is Not a Safe Space for Minority Users

2017-12-15 Mr. Cortez Hansen

"Of respondents who reported they found it unpleasant when coming across discriminatory articles online (as described above), 19.8% said they would refrain from using the Internet."

Posts by Mr. Cortez Hansen:

Jailed Bahraini Rights Defender Nabeel Rajab Faces Additional Fifteen Years in Prison

What Future for the ‘Wikipedia Seagull’ on Kazakhstan's Brand New Banknotes?

Harsh Prison Terms for Video Journalist and Blogger as Vietnam Cracks Down on Free Expression

Victoria Becomes the First Australian State to Pass Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation

Syrian and Lebanese: On the Conflict of Identities

Indonesian President Jokowi Leads Citizens in Condemning Donald Trump's Jerusalem Declaration

‘Recalcitrant’ Activist Charged by Singapore Police for Organizing ‘Illegal Assemblies’

Refugees in Lebanon Are Still Being Scapegoated in the Media and in Academia

UNESCO Protects Balkan Grandma March Day Custom As Cultural Heritage

Twitter Japan is Not a Safe Space for Minority Users

Initiatives for Environmental Activism Take Off in Cuba

The Hypocrisy of the Philippines National Police Human Rights Mobile App

In Egypt, Both Sexual Harassment and Child Marriages Continue to Plague the Country

Found in Translation: Local Publisher Brings Alive the Story of a Somali Olympian and Refugee for Macedonian Readers

After Authorities Evict Beijing's ‘Low-End’ Residents, Chinese Ask: Where Is the Humanity?