The Reality Reports

A Unique Place Along The East River: The United Nations Headquarters sits on 18 acres along the East River in Manhattan. At first glance, it looks like another major New York City landmark. In reality, it operates very differently from the rest of the city around it. Although the land is physically located in the United States, it is officially considered international territory. This special status sets it apart from nearly every other building in the country.

A Legal System Built On Fear: North Korea operates under one of the most restrictive legal systems in the world. Laws are designed to protect the ruling government, not individual freedom. Punishments are often severe and meant to deter others. In some cases, acts considered normal in many countries are treated as major crimes.

What The Laws Of War Are: The laws of war are a set of international rules meant to limit the harm caused during armed conflict. They guide how wars are fought and aim to protect people who are not taking part in fighting. These laws apply during conflicts between countries and in some internal conflicts as well. They are also known as international humanitarian law. Their main purpose is not to stop war, but to reduce suffering when war happens.

The Movement To Protect Models: Several countries have taken legal action to address concerns about dangerously thin models in the fashion industry. Israel led the way in 2012 by passing legislation requiring models to maintain a minimum body mass index.  Spain and Italy followed with similar laws in 2013, and France joined them in 2015 with its own regulations that went into effect in 2017. These laws aim to combat eating disorders in the modeling profession and prevent the fashion industry from promoting unhealthy body standards to young people.  The legislation requires models to provide medical proof that they meet minimum health requirements before agencies and fashion houses can hire them for runway shows or advertising campaigns.