class="first-paragraph">If we’re serious about democracy, we also have to put the rights of vulnerable people centre stage. In 2018 the number of people fleeing war, persecution and conflict exceeded 70 million. In 2019, the UN tracked 357 killings and 30 enforced disappearances of human rights defenders, journalists and trade unionists in 47 countries. Almost 50 countries lack laws protecting women from domestic violence. More than 1 billion children around the world are victims of violence. Read Full Article »