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Our correspondents and contributors report on human rights and environmental issues from all over the globe. Whenever possible we tell a globally relevant story from an individual perspective.

refugees ship
September 01st, 2019
Anti-migrant Security Decree bis becomes law in Italy
topics:Humans
by:Federica Tedeschi
How exactly is the Italian Security Decree bis going to affect migrants in vessels?
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afghan polls
August 29th, 2019
Afghan Presidential polls’ campaign gets a new life
topics:Humans
by:Shadi Khan Saif
As the nascent peace talks linger on, the campaign for the presidential elections in Afghanistan has gained momentum.
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nuclearwaste
August 28th, 2019
Bosnia and Croatia dispute over radioactive waste site
topics:Humans, Nature
by:Katarina Panić
The former military barracks Trgovska Gora in Croatia, near Bosnia`s border, is the most probable location for future nuclear waste disposal site.
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rainforestfire
August 27th, 2019
The Amazon is on fire, our Instagram feeds will bury #PrayForAmazonia in 2 days
topics:Humans, Nature
by:Yair Oded
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Nearly everyone is posting about the scale and global relevance of the disaster in the Amazonia—a disaster that was sparked long before such posts began.
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amazonas fire
August 26th, 2019
World acts for Amazon while indigenous people raise voice for protection: "land is our mother"
topics:Humans, Nature
by:Ellen Nemitz
In Brazil thousands of people joined the indigenous communities demanding actions to stop the Amazon destruction, threatened by a two week’s lasting fire.
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humanitarian
August 22nd, 2019
World Humanitarian Day: For the Greater Public Good
topics:Humans
by:Ndubuaku Kanayo
The nineteenth day of August every year is the United Nations designated World Humanitarian Day (WHD).
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western media
August 21st, 2019
Is Western media biased against Africa?
topics:Humans, Arts
by:Bob Koigi
As the New York Times faces Twitter backlashes for it's Nairobi attack coverage and a job advert, it shows again, racism is everywhere.
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queer protests
August 20th, 2019
How women and queer people helped topple Puerto Rico’s corrupt govern­ment
topics:Humans
Puerto Rico’s feminist and queer-led protests have demonstrated the power of oppressed groups in orchestrating significant change.
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kenya school
August 16th, 2019
Peter Tabichi - the world’s best teacher about the role of science in ending poverty
topics:Humans
by:Bob Koigi
He is a Franciscan brother, he has been teaching maths and other subjects for 12 years, and he recently received an award of 1 million dollars.
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turkish women
August 15th, 2019
How Turkish Women With Disabilities Are Entering the Workforce
topics:Humans, Economy
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Women with disabilities often encounter ‘double discrimination’ in Turkey.
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DSC02618_PER_Cavies_Nelly_Maass
August 14th, 2019
We call them cavies...
topics:Humans, Economy
by:Frank Odenthal
In South America cavies are consumed by millions of people because of their healthy meat. Could they help fight malnutrition in Africa too?
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peterson
August 13th, 2019
Peterson’s social media where censorship doesn’t exist
topics:Humans, Technology
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Jordan Peterson is known for his academic performance and his association with the ‘intellectual dark web’. He is now introducing a new social platform.
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prison zimbabwe
August 12th, 2019
Zimbabwe’s prisoners bear full brunt of economic meltdown
topics:Humans
by:Cyril Zenda
“I don’t remember when I last ate meat.” Those words are not said by a vegetarian, but by an inmate serving a lengthy prison sentence in Zimbabwe.
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pride marhc
August 09th, 2019
The first pride march ever in Bosnia divided both society and the LGBTIQ community
topics:Humans
by:Katarina Panić
On September 8, Sarajevo is going to host the first Pride March in Bosnia Herzegovina ever.
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Sudan Hashtag
August 06th, 2019
How a trending hashtag brought awareness and exploited the Sudan crisis
topics:Humans, Technology
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Sudan was in a blackout, while the world watched.
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Congo
August 05th, 2019
Ntaganda and ICC: The Conviction of a Congolese War Lord
topics:Humans
by:Ndubuaku Kanayo
"The law is made for man, not man for the law."
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prison africa
August 05th, 2019
What Is Human Trafficking? And How Can We Stop It?
by:Murat Suner
Human trafficking involves the forced abduction, transportation, and eventual exploitation of human beings who are unable to protect themselves.
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america society manhattan
July 30th, 2019
Timebanking, the alternative currency that could change our society
topics:Humans, Economy, Technology
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Time-based currency isn’t a recent invention, but its usage could become one.
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uk poverty
July 29th, 2019
Does Universal Credit contribute to poverty in the UK?
topics:Humans, Economy
by:Federica Tedeschi
The introduction of the UK government’s flagship Universal Credit programme has left an increasing number of families dependent on food aid from [...]
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FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
July 26th, 2019
Petition calls on Massachusetts lawmakers to ban female genital mutilation
topics:Humans
by:Yair Oded
A Change.org petition calls on the Massachusetts State Legislature to pass a bill banning female genital mutilation in the state. Sign their petition today.
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