Human Rights Pulse

Make Justice A Priority.

A community of international human rights practitioners committed to discussing important issues around the world.

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This is an excellent opportunity to play an active part in the reshaping and regrowing of Human Rights Pulse from its heart, working alongside the executive team and founding members.

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🔵 HUMAN RIGHTS PULSE is BACK 🔵

After a long break, the executive team at Human Rights Pulse is working to reignite momentum into the project and bring back regular content and updates covering global human rights developments.

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We are currently looking for volunteers to assist us with the redesign and development of our website, social media channels, and editorial work. Please do get in touch should you be interested in learning more or joining us. Email [email protected].

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#HumanRightsDay

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📢 Right to freedom of expression.
💭 Right to freedom of thought.
👯‍♀️ Right to peaceful assembly.
⚖️ Right to access the law.
👨🏽‍🏫 Right to education.
😴 Right to rest.
❤️ Right to life.

These—& more—are our fundamental human rights. #HumanRightsDay

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Learn more about #CopsInSchools and the #SchoolToPrisonPipeline at these resources.

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Despite studies showing that police presence in the educational system is more harmful than helpful, there is an increasing amount of police in schools. Police presence turns school from a safe growth space to one enmeshed with the criminal justice system, breeding fear.

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Studies show that schools with better mental health resources result in fewer suspensions and expulsions, and increase attendance and graduation rates. To make schools a safe space, police need to be replaced with professionals trained to work with young people.

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Read about Bryan Stevenson, dubbed America’s Nelson Mandela, and his views on mass incarceration at: https://t.co/wH7idqFd5p

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Mass incarceration is a universal problem - nearly 12 million people are imprisoned globally & over half of all countries have overcrowded prisons. However, evidence shows that mass incarceration is not effective in reducing crime. So, what is happening?

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Read about the mass arrests that have taken place across the Middle East and North Africa: https://t.co/zaLGMJkdhU