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Freedom of Speech & Expression The constitution and laws provide for freedom of expression, including for members of the press and other media. The government does not restrict or disrupt access to the internet or censor online content. Additionally, the law provides for the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association ( U.S. State Department, 2021; Freedom House, 2021). Social Justice & Identity Issues Racial and Ethnic Discrimination: The law prohibits violence and discrimination against racial or ethnic minorities, including against the indigenous population, Māori. Sexual Orientation and...
Freedom of Speech & Expression The Japanese constitution provides for freedom of assembly and association, but the law neither penalizes nor prohibits hate speech in order to not impede on freedom of speech. Therefore, a hate speech law has been designed to eliminate hate speech against persons originating from outside the country. This is carried out by developing government consultation systems and promoting government awareness efforts. As a result, eight local governments have ordinances to prevent hate speech – Osaka City in Osaka Prefecture; Setagaya Ward, Kunitachi City, and Komae City...
Freedom of Speech & Expression The South Korean law provides for freedom of expression, although, under the defamation law and the NSL (National Security Law), the government may limit the expression of ideas to restrict public discussion ( U.S. State Department, 2021). The law allows punishment for statements found to be “slander” or “libel.” The law punishes defamation of deceased persons as well ( U.S. State Department, 2021). The law does provide for the freedom of peaceful assembly, although the law may be used to prohibit or limit assemblies considered likely to undermine public order...

Serenity in La Serena

The country of Chile is as long as the US is wide. Part of that coastline, to the north of the capital city of Santiago, is La Serena, a beach town that is relatively unassuming at first glance. The beauty of the city lies in its surroundings: from La Serena you can visit El Valle de Elqui, where the Chilean version of the famous liquor pisco is made, various islands that house penguins and sea lions and otters can be found off the coast, and nearby Vicuña holds the history and legacy of Gabriela Mistral, the Nobel Prize winning writer.

Morocco: the Coolest Field Trip You'll Ever Take

One of the most unique aspects of Granada is its long history of Muslim rule. For almost eight centuries, Granada was under the control of various Muslim dynasties and kingdoms. Each left imprints on the city that can be seen in the ancient walls that stretch across hillsides, Islamic architecture that blends into the Christian architecture that replaced it and, of course, the famous Alhambra. Students can explore Granada’s fascinating history through classes such as Islamic Art and Architecture of Spain, and Islamic Civilization in Spain.

A Look Into My Journal: A Final Goodbye

Well, it’s been three days since I came back home. Honestly, the past three days have just been filled with being reunited with things I’ve missed and dealing with jet lag, but I am slowly beginning to have the fact that my study abroad experience is over sinking in. I wanted to keep things really candid and in the moment as I have for the past few months writing these blogs, so I decided that I would transcribe the journal entry I wrote in my abroad journal to share with you and give the honest and raw feelings and emotions I was actually feeling in the moment of leaving for home.

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