In May 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump expanded pre-existing sanctions on Cuba with the intention of cutting off more foreign investors into the Cuban economy. The new order built on previous sanctions implemented in January, which sanctioned only parties directly … Continue reading
Sofia Kaplan
Sofia Kaplan is pursuing a double major in Psychology and International Development studies at McGill University. She is particularly interested in politics of human rights.
New Taliban Law Legalizes Child Marriage and Worsens Women’s Oppression in Afghanistan
On May 14 2026, the Taliban formally enacted Decree No. 18, a new law which formally eliminated the previous minimum age for marriage and made it more difficult for women and girls to seek divorce. The decree directly affirmed that … Continue reading
Trump Cuts USAID: The Reality for Sudanese Refugees Worsens
The needs of Sudanese refugees displaced by the Sudan civil war are rising while support for them is shrinking dramatically. Since assuming office in 2025, the Trump administration began significantly cutting funding for the United States Agency for International Development … Continue reading
China’s Oppression of Uyghurs Continues As the World Reacts Passively
For decades, the Uyghur people have been subject to diverse and immense human rights violations by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The crisis has been ongoing since May 2014, when China launched its “Strike Hard Campaign Against Terrorism”, … Continue reading