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I. Introduction to Cobalt’s Wealth and Woe The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) holds the world’s largest cobalt reserves, producing an astounding 144,936 tons in 2022—73% of the global supply.[1] A cornerstone of modern technology, cobalt is a critical component of lithium-ion batteries, powering cellphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and other devices integral to renewable […]

“Shut up and push”,[1] was the message received by Irma López Aurelio, an indigenous Mazatec woman, who gave birth on the grass outside a Health Center in Oaxaca, Mexico, due to insufficient beds.[2] She was not the first woman to give birth under such conditions of “obstetric violence”, in fact, for many women in Mexico, […]

I. Introduction A boy stands outside Courtroom Number One of the Islamabad High Court. Surrounded by lawyers draped in black gowns and his grandparents, he cuts a cake.[1] Onlookers wish him a happy birthday.[2] He has just turned four.[3] The boy’s name is Sachal, and for the past three years, court visits have become a […]