EU’s Pushbacks of Asylum Seekers in Aegean and Mediterranean Seas by Ana Grolli Pushbacks, the practice of forcibly returning asylum seekers and migrants at borders, have become increasingly controversial and concerning, within the European Union (EU). In this short article, we examine the legality and implications of pushbacks, mainly in the Aegean and Mediterranean Sea,…
HOM’s 3rd Anniversary “Planting” for the future HOM celebrated its 3rd anniversary by partnering with the organisation Plantar Uma Árvore. At the beginning of February, our volunteers, their families and Plantar Uma Árvore joined efforts and headed to Mata do Bussaco, a protected Portuguese forest in the mountains of Bussaco. By the end of a very…
Rumo ao Voto: O Papel da Imigração nas Preferências Eleitorais em Portugal por Rosário Tomé Com as eleições legislativas de 2024 ao virar da esquina, a HOM lançou um inquérito para compreender o panorama político do país antes do voto. Num momento de decisão crucial, a Humanidade terá a oportunidade de se fazer ouvir, especialmente…
The Role of Immigration in Electoral Preferences in Portugal by Rosário Tomé With the 2024 parliamentary elections just around the corner, HOM has launched a survey to understand the country’s political landscape ahead of the vote. At a crucial moment of decision, Humanity will have the opportunity to make itself heard, especially with regard to…
Pakistan’s Forced Deportationof Afghans: The Pakistan’s Policy and the Violation of Principle of Non-Refoulement by Marta Saraiva de Aragão, revised by Ana Grolli Pakistan’s actions towards Afghans, considering the background of the crisis Afghanistan is facing, seems to constitute a violation of several international law rules and human rights principles. ©UNHCR Historical Background Since September…
6 New Year’s Resolutions for Human Rights by Carolina Veloso Unrealistic expectations and empty promises seem to make up most of new year’s resolution. In this blog, we offer you a list of objectives you can works towards to turn 2024 into a year centered on supporting and defending human rights. Give these suggestions a…