Is AI making us smarter or dumber? The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives has ignited a thought-provoking discussion about its impact on human intelligence. As AI becomes more sophisticated and integrated into various aspects of society, experts and laypeople alike are grappling with the question: Is AI making us smarter or…
On day six of the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, the Council heard urgent updates on rising internal displacement driven by organised crime, escalating genocide risks and the trafficking of women in the domestic work sector. Of the record 83 million people internally displaced worldwide, at least 1.2 million were…
The African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the AGA-APSA Platform and the Government of the Republic of Ghana, is pleased to announce the 13th Biennial High-Level Dialogue (HLD) on Democracy, Human Rights, Governance, Peace and Security, taking place end of July 2025 in Accra, Ghana, along with…
Civilian deaths in conflict surged by 40 per cent last year, according to new data released by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) with already marginalised groups facing disproportionate levels of discrimination. At least 48,384 individuals – mostly civilians – were killed in 2024, based on casualties recorded by OHCHR. “Behind every statistic is a…
An EU diplomatic service audit report, seen by Reuters and AFP, looked at Israel’s actions in Gaza and occupied West Bank. There are indications Israel may have breached its human rights obligations under the terms of a pact governing its ties with the European Union, a review of the agreement shows. According to an EU…
