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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 a local and individual perspective.

police ireland
September 19th, 2019
The Police Reform in Northern Ireland: A lot still remains to be done
topic:Good Governance
by:Peadar O’Cearnaigh
The Good Friday Agreement marked the start of new relations between Irish republicans, British unionists, and the Irish and British governments.
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ocean plastic
September 17th, 2019
An ocean of plastic
topic:Ocean Pollution
by:Federica Tedeschi
Plastic carrier bags use in the UK has fallen by 90% since the 5p charge was introduced, according to a report published in July.
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Zimbabwe lobola
September 12th, 2019
The case of the Zimbabwean lawyer who wants lobola (bride price) culture banned
topic:Women’s rights
by:Cyril Zenda
A Zimbabwean lawyer and women rights activist, Dr Priccilar Vengesai, has started a campaign to bring an end to the payment of lobola (bride price).
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old techies
September 10th, 2019
Senior Planet, the tech-themed community centre that turns seniors into techies
topic:Digitalisation
partner:Screen Shot
We live in an ageist society.
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deforestation
September 09th, 2019
Change.org petition pressures Canadian mining company to halt deforestation in Turkey
topic:Deforestation
by:Yair Oded
Canadian mining company threatens to destroy one of Turkey's most precious forests. A Change.org petition urges it to reverse its course.
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BorisJohnson
September 06th, 2019
The coming of Boris Johnson, Brexit and expectations for Africa
topic:Economic Opportunity
by:Ndubuaku Kanayo
The Boris Johnson led government is expected to play key roles not just in the economy but also in key African issues.
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chinainfrastructure
September 04th, 2019
Belt and Road Initiative: Advancing China’s debt-trap diplomacy?
topic:Economic Fairness
by:Bob Koigi
What's behind the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the global development strategy adopted by the Chinese government?
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slavery
September 02nd, 2019
Slavery on Zimbabwe’s “liberated” farms
topic:Slavery
by:Cyril Zenda
Zimbabwe’s former president, Robert Mugabe is being dragged before the courts by his former farm manager for making him work for no pay.
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refugees ship
September 01st, 2019
Anti-migrant Security Decree bis becomes law in Italy
topic:Refugees and Asylum
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
topic:Election
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
topic:Radioactive Pollution
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
topic:Deforestation
by:Yair Oded
partner:Screen Shot
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"
topic:Indigenous people
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
topic:Humanitarian Aid
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?
topic:Discrimination
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
topic:LGBT Rights
partner:Screen Shot
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
topic:Poverty
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
topic:Discrimination
partner:NewsDeeply
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...
topic:Food Security
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
topic:Digital Rights
partner:Screen Shot
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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