Bahzad Al Akhras

Health Policies Researcher

Bahzad is a Palestinian medical doctor who is interested in child trauma and community mental health. He has been awarded the Chevening Scholarship 2019/2020 to do his masters degree in the UK. In November 2020, he finished his MSc in Child and Adolescents Mental Health with distinction from King's College London. He aims to pursue his future career in child psychiatry.

Articles

Melania Trump Announces Reunification Efforts for Abducted Ukrainian...

Melania Trump announces reunification efforts for abducted Ukrainian children, signaling a key humanitarian breakthrough amid intense Russia-Ukraine confl...

Arrest in 1994 Schoolgirl Murder Case Revives Hope for Justice

Prisoner questioned over 1994 schoolgirl murder in renewed cold case probe. Justice for Lindsay Rimer may finally be within reach after 30 years.

Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga Amid Chaos and Police Violence

Kenya mourns Raila Odinga amid chaos as police open fire on mourners; three dead. National grief clashes with security tensions at Odinga’s funeral.

Saudi Arabia Abolishes Kafala System: A Landmark Reform for Migrant W...

Saudi Arabia abolishes Kafala system, granting freedom and rights to 13 million migrant workers in a historic labor reform under Vision 2030.

Civil Society Leads the Way to Human Rights-Based Corporate Regulatio...

Colombia’s civil society drives human rights-centric corporate regulation through binding laws and accountability mechanisms, reshaping business accountab...

European Human Rights Court Sets Climate Limits for the Oil Industry

European Human Rights Court mandates climate impact assessments for oil projects, setting legal climate limits on the oil industry in 2025.

IOM and Human Concern International’s $1 Million Partnership Strength...

IOM and Human Concern International join forces in a $1 million partnership to fight human trafficking and protect migrant dignity worldwide.

India’s UAPA Law: Weaponizing Justice Against Human Rights Defenders

India’s UAPA law is weaponized against human rights defenders like Khurram Parvez, threatening democratic freedoms and international human rights norms.

The Cost of Stability: Human Rights Sacrificed in Bangladesh’s Interi...

Amid its interim rule, Bangladesh sees human rights sacrificed as policy failures undermine freedoms and democratic progress.

How International Unity Challenges China’s Authoritarian Control Tact...

International unity is mounting pressure on China’s authoritarian control, demanding an end to human rights abuses and global accountability.

The Hidden Profits of War and Sanctions Evasion by Global Firms

Explore how corporations profit from conflicts and navigate sanctions through complex evasion tactics, fueling global economic and security challenges.

International Response to Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis: Human Rights a...

Sudan’s humanitarian crisis response highlights urgent human rights and policy challenges amid ongoing violence affecting millions.