State-sponsored violence refers to acts of aggression, coercion, or harm sanctioned or directly executed by a government against its own citizens or foreign entities. This phenomenon often involves the use of military, police, or paramilitary forces to suppress dissent, control populations, or achieve political objectives, raising significant human rights and ethical concerns.

State-sponsored Violence

Acts of aggression

Coercion involves the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats, often compromising an individual's autonomy and freedom of choice. It is a critical concept in legal, ethical, and psychological discussions, as it raises questions about consent, power dynamics, and moral responsibility.

Coercion

Harm sanctioned by a government

Government against its own citizens

Government against foreign entities

Use of military forces

Use of police forces

Use of paramilitary forces

Suppress dissent

Control populations

Achieve political objectives

Human rights are like special rules that help everyone be treated fairly and kindly. When people are worried that these rules aren't being followed, that's called human rights concerns.

Human Rights Concerns

Ethical Concerns

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