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Digital Activism and the Law: Does Online Advocacy Create Real Political Change? By: Abdul Wahab In today’s connected world, activism is no longer limited to physical protests or public gatherings. It has expanded into the digital space, where people use social media, websites, and online campaigns to raise awareness and push for change. This is known as digital activism. The Growth of Digital Activism The rapid spread of the internet and smartphones has changed how movements form and grow. Digital activism has become powerful because it offers: Instant communication across borders Low barriers to participation Global visibility for local issues International organizations, including the United Nations, recognize that digital tools have strengthened civic engagement and expanded participation in human rights and policy debates worldwide. Key Tools Used in Online Advocacy Online advocacy relies on several powerful digital tools that help activists reach large audiences and create real-w...

Artificial Intelligence in Legal Decision-Making: Power Without Accountability? By Ashmitha Setty   The phrase power without accountability refers to the idea that AI might influence or determine legal outcomes without organisations or individuals being clearly responsible when things go wrong.   What Is AI in Legal Decision-Making: AI in law is often powered by machine learning or large language models that assist with or influence legal tasks.  These tasks can include: Predictive analytics- like the likelihood of reoffending Legal research and drafting Risk assessments in criminal justice Case outcome forecasting Document analysis and automation   Key Benefits of AI in Law: Efficiency: Legal research and document review can be completed faster than any human team. Cost Reduction: Automated processes reduce labour costs and speed up routine tasks. Consistency: AI may offer consistent outputs in areas where human judgment varies widely.   Why AI could ...

  GENDER, POWER, A ND LEGAL LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL POLITICS By Mobina Shaikh Voices, Power and Gender in Global Politics :- Global politics is not only about institutions and policies, but about whose voices shape decisions and whose perspectives are excluded. Power in global governance operates through leadership, law-making, and representation, and these spaces have historically reflected deep gender imbalances. As highlighted in Policy  Journal for Social Science review on gender and power, political authority is often structured in ways that privilege certain voices while marginalizing others. Gender influences how power is accessed, exercised, and legitimized in global politics. When leadership roles and legal decision-making remain dominated by limited gender representation, global policies risk overlooking diverse social realities. Examining the relationship between voice, power, and gender allows us to better understand how political systems function and how they can be ...

  Surveillance Laws and the Balance Between Security and Freedom By Otiede Oreva In the modern world, governments increasingly rely on surveillance technologies—including CCTV cameras, online monitoring tools, and intelligence-gathering agencies—to protect citizens from crime, terrorist threats, and cyberattacks. While these measures are vital for maintaining national security, they also raise significant concerns about individual privacy, personal freedom, and the potential for abuse. Striking the right balance between security and freedom has therefore become a critical issue in both legal and ethical discussions. The Importance of Surveillance Surveillance plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety and national security. Some of the key benefits include: 1.      Prevention of Terrorism and Threat Mitigation : Intelligence agencies and law enforcement rely on surveillance to identify potential terrorist threats and prevent attacks that could e...