Inclusive trade policies are integral to global poverty reduction and equity
Extreme worldwide poverty has seen a sharp decline coinciding with developing countries’ increased participation in trade. This has been linked to the increased number and qualit
Human rights concerns in international mega-sporting events
A report by the Guardian recently revealed that more than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh have died in Qatar in the period between 2011
Regulating AI algorithms and hate speech
Social media giants such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have been condemned repeatedly over their lax attitudes in curbing hate speech. More and more countries are facing the rise
Equal right to covid-19 vaccination for the global south: obstacles & the path ahead
The World Health Organization (WHO), in a study, found that low- and lower-middle-income countries were largely left out in the vaccination process. Further, rich nations have ‘h
Corporate Responsibility in Countries in Conflict
With businesses constantly expanding their operations to new countries, many are likely to find themselves based in high-risk countries or countries in conflict, either because the
Coronavirus has boosted the use of telehealth services
The coronavirus pandemic has burdened the healthcare infrastructures of a majority of the nations and led to the death of millions of people worldwide. Social distancing norms and
Colourwashing and inclusivity: making a case for more than sponsorship and commodified awareness
In a bid to stay relevant, many companies indulge in colourwashing in order to make their products and services appear appealing to customers. Colourwashing, in this context, is an
Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code: changing dominance structures in tech
The Australian Government passed the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code on February 25, and it now awaits Royal Assent. The Amendment inserts a new Part IVB
BLM and CAA protests: The increasing use of facial recognition technology by governments against protesters
The beginning of 2020 witnessed the continuation of widespread protests against India’s new citizenship laws which proposed to exclude Muslims from its purview. Reports surfaced