Leading From the Shadows: The Increasing Influence of the Korean Unification Church

The increasing influence of the Unification Church became highly visible following intense criticism and allegations of corruption from the South Korean and Japanese governments. As more is discovered in the investigations, the broad reach the church holds across the world grows clearer.

The Vote on Decriminalizing Abortion in Brazil

Brazil’s Supreme Court has recently opened up a vote to decriminalize abortion, and a multitude of factors may influence the outcome.

AmericasBy Megha PolavarapuNovember 27, 2023abortion, human rights, court, law, health, healthcare, religion, socioeconomic, legalization, amendment

Increase of Anti-LGBT Prosecution and Laws Throughout Africa: LGBT Rights Continue to Stumble Across Africa

In May 2023, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed into law one of the most harmful LGBT laws globally. With the exception of South Africa, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) has found that most African nations have anti-LGBT laws or policies and often don’t provide fundamental rights for nonconforming individuals. On an LGBT rights scale, Africa is steadily behind other continents, threatening LGBT individuals and access to global funding.