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Since the invention of the first tools, technology has been massively empowering our ability to cope with life on earth. The accelerated proliferation of technology in the 21st-century promises widespread development across the globe, but we have to redefine and reinforce our ethical and moral principles to protect human rights in the digital age. Our stories convey a constructive yet critical look into the means and possibilities of technology. 

online warfare
May 22nd, 2018
The future of warfare: online toxicity precedes violence
topic:Digital Rights
by:Sofia Gallarate
The Internet, and in particular social media, are platforms of empowerment and virtual aggregation. But not always for the better.
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plastic
May 19th, 2018
Plastic: Should it stay, or should it go?
topic:Conservation
by:Michael Braungart, Suki Kler Young, Niklas Jonas
The Chinese import ban on plastic waste and the EU plastics strategy paper make clear that a rethinking process is needed. The experts' view by EPEA.
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sophia womensrights
May 08th, 2018
Saudi Arabia humanoid Sophia has more rights than women
topic:Women’s rights
Saudi Arabia is scrutinised for its women's rights. This makes it even more alarming that the robot "Sophia" was granted citizenship status.
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socialmedia
May 02nd, 2018
Alberto Escorcia about the political manipulations of social networks in Mexico
topic:Freedom of Expression
by:Pablo Pérez Álvarez
Alberto Escorcia is a Mexican blogger specialized in social networks. In the last few years, he has reported some political manipulation on social networks.
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ewaste
May 01st, 2018
E-Waste in Hong Kong: A Hidden Graveyard of Technology
topic:Air Pollution
Comfort, ease, speed, connectivity, progress. Without a doubt, technological devices have changed modern living. But they also die: what next?
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pills
April 17th, 2018
Take your pills, take a selfie
topic:Digitalisation
by:Shira Jeczmien
Smartphone apps that monitor pill-taking are now available, and researchers are testing how well they work.
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health
April 10th, 2018
Health tech loves white men
topic:Health and Sanitation
by:Sofia Gallarate
Blacks, Hispanics, and some Asian populations, when compared with whites, appear to have lower access to high-tech medicine.
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credit cards
April 03rd, 2018
Blockchain credit cards for refugees: we’re almost there
topic:Refugees and Asylum
by:Shira Jeczmien
Many of the refugees coming into Europe do not have local IDs.
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ocean garbage
March 21st, 2018
A fleet against the plastic garbage in our oceans
topic:Conservation
by:Frank Odenthal
Günther Bonin from ONE EARTH ONE OCEAN explains how they fight the huge areas of plastic garbage in the oceans.
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March 14th, 2018
Payment nightmares hit poor Zimbabweans hard
topic:Economic Fairness
by:Cyril Zenda
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) promotes the use of electronic payment systems that has only served to worsen the plight of citizens.
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cradle
March 07th, 2018
Cradle to Cradle - a concept for an ideal circular economy
topic:Conservation
by:Frank Odenthal
Products that are no longer 'just for sale', but freely available for use? Cradle to Cradle® will go beyond conventional sustainability.
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land cameroon
March 02nd, 2018
Data to defend land rights in Cameroon
topic:Transparency and Corruption
by:Israel Bionyi
Communities learn how to enshrine land-use maps and land registrars into village practices to protect their lands using data and technology.
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Kinshasa traffic
January 31st, 2018
The Congo robot police solving traffic problems
topic:Innovation
by:Bob Koigi
An innovation from Congo has drawn inspiration across the world, solving the traffic problems of a country known for its civil war and human rights abuses.
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kabul books
January 15th, 2018
Insecure copyrights are a big issue for Afghan writers
topic:Good Governance
by:Shadi Khan Saif
Since 2008, copyright in Afghanistan has been governed by the law on the support the right of authors, composers, artists, researchers. What happened since?
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Tahrir
December 12th, 2017
Innovative Egyptian app saving activists from forced disappearances
topic:Innovation
by:Bob Koigi
The app "I Protect" demonstrates how civil society groups and activists have embraced technology to stay ahead of oppressive regimes.
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Ethiopia_economy
November 27th, 2017
Development and dictatorship question in Ethiopia
topic:Democracy
by:Bob Koigi
The IMF classified Ethiopia among the fastest growing economies. But behind the development façade is a authoritarian regime that rules with an iron fist.
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breast cancer
November 13th, 2017
Sierra Leone inspires hope with alternative treatment for breast cancer
topic:Health and Sanitation
by:Bob Koigi
A Sierra Leone student has discovered an alternative cure to an aggressive subtype of breast cancer commonly found in women of African descent.
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Bristol traffic
November 01st, 2017
A clean air zone for Bristol
topic:Air Pollution
by:Robin Whitlock
Air pollution is a major problem in Bristol (UK) and has adverse impacts on health. What is the city going to do about it?
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Bid Data
October 25th, 2017
Why Did We Think AI Wouldn't Be Biased?
topic:Discrimination
by:Shira Jeczmien
To Eliminate AI’s Racist and Sexist Algorithms Means to Overcome Our Own Biases.
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Lagos traffic
October 22nd, 2017
The Nigeria jet car
topic:Innovation
by:Bob Koigi
Kehinde Durojaiye, a self-taught inventor has designed a contraption that can manoeuvre through the Lagos traffic.
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