Human Rights

Dive into the world of human rights with articles, opinion pieces, and listicles by young people and UNICEF in Malaysia. Explore the rights that ensure dignity, equality, and fairness for all. From civil and political rights to economic, social, and cultural rights, discover how these rights shape our society and empower individuals regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or gender.

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Riot Rose
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The teen diet in Malaysia: Shaping the future, one bite at a time

Why what’s on our plates isn’t just about choice and why our system needs a change.
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Jane
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Still believe these Period Myths? Time to wake up!

From period myths about "losing virginity" to believing periods are dirty, let's debunk these taboos one by one.
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Jessie & Sean
3 2,093

Our Voices Matter: Malaysia’s CRC Children’s Report — Explained!

A little peek into the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and Malaysia’s first ever Children’s Report!
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Allison Choong Ming Sze
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Why inclusive education in Malaysia has a long way to go

Schools should be for everyone … So why aren’t they?
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Riot Rose
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Why tertiary education for girls matter

Beyonce, Malala, and Hermoine: Educated girls run the world, let’s dive into it.
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Jane
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Three Girlbosses in Malaysia fighting for change

This International Women’s Day, read more about these girlbosses and how they fight for human rights in Malaysia.
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Allison Choong Ming Sze
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STEM Superstars: Malaysian women who trailblaze the field

Meet the Malaysian women rewriting the rules, breaking barriers, and proving that STEM is for everyone.
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Riot Rose
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Migrant and refugee children in Malaysia: Forgotten or ignored?

How our actions can change lives and build a more inclusive and caring society.
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Allison Choong Ming Sze
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Guiding hands: Embrace inclusivity by learning Malaysian Sign Language

Discover the importance of Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) and learn how it can bridge the communication gap with the deaf…
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Jane
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Cultural perspectives on Happiness: How Malaysians find joy

Discover the cultural perspectives on happiness from Malaysia’s diverse races.
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