Human Rights
SenecaFallsOnline.com re-launch to track Women’s issues and Human Rights in a world with an uncertain future
Here in America and across the globe, women's rights and human rights remain under attack. Populist movements, authoritarian governments and politicians eager to garner and maintain power fuel this attack on decency and equality. The proliferation of the Internet over the past quarter century has opened up new frontiers for sharing dissenting ideas while at the same time handcuffing governments' ability to curb their citizens’ expression. Respect for women's equality, human rights, and democracy in ... Read More »
Human rights activists watching gay bar owner amid accusations of sexual misconduct
Human rights activists are closely watching the owner of a gay bar in NYC after alleged sexual misconduct and discrimination took place. Owner, Michael J. Cohen, has been accused of unwanted sexual contact as well as discriminating in the bar according to NBC News. Despite the accusations, Cohen's attorney stated that the bar owner is not under investigation. While he may not be under investigation, human rights activists are watching his every move. What happened ... Read More »
What is happening with the Italian government and human rights?
A new government is being led in Italy by Giorgia Meloni and the Brothers of Italy party now that general elections have commenced. But will everyone in Italy have basic human rights? Meloni's campaign said it would "govern for everyone," according to the Human Rights Watch. While in theory that sounds great, there are some concerns. Many have expressed worry that not everyone living under the Italian government will maintain equal and basic human rights ... Read More »
Reproductive rights rally in Rapid City: Women’s Wave and the Period Project this weekend
Election day is approaching and this has women getting to the polls to protect their own reproductive rights as they remain under fire in the U.S. The West River Women's Wave Rally and Period Project will be hosting an event this weekend between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Halley Park in Rapid City, South Dakota. The rally will happen on Saturday. Sisters United SD, Democracy in Action, the Rapid City branch of American Association ... Read More »
Herschel Walker is against abortion, but the woman who’s abortion he paid for has revealed her identity
Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker was accused of paying for a woman's abortion back in 2009, despite being against abortion and wanting to ban them. The woman originally came forward anonymously, but has since revealed her identity. It turns out she already had one of his children. With the election coming up in about a month, Walker is dealing with being called a hypocrite as he favors a state ban on abortion procedures. The Daily ... Read More »