Gaza today stands as one of the most dangerous places in the world for children and pregnant women, with two overlapping humanitarian catastrophes unfolding simultaneously.
On one side, hundreds of children have lost limbs in the conflict, and on the other, pregnant women face life‑threatening conditions due to the collapse of the healthcare system, severe malnutrition, and relentless bombardment.
The International Criminal Court (ICC), established in 2002, has served as the world’s primary institution for prosecuting genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Its mandate was clear: no matter how powerful a nation or leader may be, justice must remain universal.
Yet, from its inception, the ICC’s record has been heavily criticized, especially by African nations, for disproportionately targeting leaders from the Global South while avoiding cases involving powerful Western countries. This imbalance led several African states to withdraw from the ICC, arguing that the ICC had become an instrument of selective justice rather than a guardian of global accountability.
A photo of two twins standing side by side, expressing unity and individuality.
Twins have always fascinated the world. Across cultures, people often describe them as “one,” believing they share identical thoughts, behaviors, and even destinies.
This idea is comforting, poetic, and sometimes romantic, but human identity is far more complex than genetics. While twins may share a deep emotional bond, their individuality remains powerful, unique, and undeniable.
Many psychological theories suggest that twins think alike, act alike, and develop in parallel. Yet real life frequently challenges these assumptions. Even identical twins, who share the same DNA, grow into distinct individuals shaped by their own experiences, environments, relationships, and inner worlds.