South Africa : The Death of Freedom of Conscience

South Africa : The Death of Freedom of Conscience

The Civil Union Amendment Bill, which is anticipated to be signed into law soon, highlights a serious erosion of the right to conscientious objection. This right can be defined as the refusal to perform a legal role or responsibility because of personal beliefs,...
China : Big Data Used to Monitor Believers

China : Big Data Used to Monitor Believers

Chinese authorities use the latest technology to monitor dissent. Big Data is allowing WeChat and other social media to track every move of citizens. As early as 2017, Human Rights Watch reported that a new, nationwide big data system called “Police Cloud” is being...