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Honouring the Rights and Contributions of Migrants
“Migration is a powerful driver of economic growth, dynamism and understanding. It allows millions of people to seek new opportunities, benefiting communities of origin and destination alike.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres Migration shapes our world. According to the World Migration Report 2024, there were around 281 million international migrants in the world in 2020,…
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International Day of Peace: Eight Ways to Take Part
International Day of Peace takes place every year on 21 September. The day provides an opportunity to explore, reflect and understand how to aspire peace. The theme for World Peace Day’s twenty-fifth anniversary is “Culture of Peace”. But what does this mean? The United Nations describes “a culture of peace” as “a set of values,…
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The Importance of Solidarity on World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day (WHD), observed annually on the 19th August, serves as a powerful reminder of the global commitment to alleviating human suffering and upholding human dignity in the face of crises. It is a campaign by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This year’s theme #ActforHumanity aims to confront…
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Understanding and Combating Human and Child Trafficking
The right to live a life of dignity and safety is enshrined in international human rights principles. Human trafficking represents a profound violation of human rights, particularly affecting girls and vulnerable individuals. This abhorrent practice denies victims their basic freedoms and subjects them to forced labour, sexual exploitation, and abuse. This blog will shed light…
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Africa Day 2024: Empowering African Minds
Purniya Awan is a Contributing Editor at the Global Souths Hub. Her areas of interest are gender, law and development in the Global South. This blog post aims to highlight the history of Africa Day, the significance of celebrating the day and how quality education across the African continent can produce scholars fit for the…
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Media and the Environment: Journalism Confronting the Environmental Crisis
World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3rd to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom and to defend the media from attacks on their independence. The 31st edition of World Press Freedom Day in 2024 hosted by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Santiago, Chile, will mark another…
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The Politics of Plastic Pollution and the Impact on the Global South
Plastic waste is a social justice and a human rights issue that threatens food security, human health, plastic-aggravated flooding, and economic development in addition to being an environmental and ecological problem. Countries within the Global South are disproportionately impacted by plastic pollution, so how did this waste inequality manifest itself in the Global South, and…
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Understanding the Significance of World Health Day 2024, “My Health, My Right”
World Health Day, observed annually on April 7th, marks a global moment to draw attention to important health issues and promote awareness and action for global health. Established by the World Health Organisation (WHO), World Health Day focuses on a specific health theme each year, addressing pressing challenges that affect communities worldwide. This year, the…
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Women’s Empowerment Agenda 2024: Invest in Women
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated globally on March 8th each year, commemorates the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and advocates for gender equality. This day is an occasion to reflect on the progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate the accomplishments of women in various fields. International Women’s Day serves as…
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From Awareness to Action: Shaping a Just World on Social Justice Day
The World Day of Social Justice, observed annually on February 20th, serves as a global reminder of the pressing need for social justice and equality for all. This day highlights the importance of addressing systemic issues such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination, and emphasises the principles of fairness, justice, and human rights. By promoting dialogue…
