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January 27, 2023
Pakistan suppresses democracy by delaying elections
topic: Election
by: Shadi Khan Saif
Elections in Pakistan might finally resume after months of corrupt delays and voter suppression.
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January 10, 2023
Latin America begins 2023 with political unrest
topic: Democracy
by: Ellen Nemitz
Social unrest in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia warn of a challenging political year ahead for Latin America.
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December 13, 2022
Peru thrown into chaos one week after coup attempt
topic: Political violence
by: Ellen Nemitz
One week after Pedro Castillo's failed coup, Peru struggles to find balance.
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December 06, 2022
Despite ongoing concerns, Latin America sees progress on Human Rights
topic: Human Rights
by: Ellen Nemitz
For Human Rights Day, a look back on the progress and remaining challenges that Latin America has faced this past year.
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December 02, 2022
Citizens must increase pressure after COP27 failures
topic: Climate action
by: Shadi Khan Saif
After COP27 failed to provide clear commitments, citizens must put pressure on local governments.
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November 26, 2022
African court on human and people's rights faces uncertain future
topic: Human Rights
by: Cyril Zenda
As the Court races to stem the trend of noncompliance with its rulings, experts point to the power of civil mobilisation and governmental action.
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November 06, 2022
Finland’s neglect of Sámi self-determination
topic: Indigenous people
by: Abby Klinkenberg
In a form of Neo-colonialism, Finland restricts its indigenous Sámi population from determining its constituents.
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November 05, 2022
India’s likely agenda at COP 27
topic: Climate action
by: Bindu Gopal Rao
COP 27 requires looking back at promises to understand what must be advanced in this year's agenda.
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November 02, 2022
India continues its crackdown on Kashmiri journalists
topic: Freedom of Expression
by: Mir Musab
India's recurrent targeting of Kashmiri journalists from reporting without intimidation and leaving the country endanger press freedom and democracy.
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November 01, 2022
The challenging road to recovery for Brazil’s democracy
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
While Lula's electoral triumph over Bolsonaro is cause for celebration, the path ahead to mend Brazil's institutions and environment faces hurdles.
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November 01, 2022
Takeaways from China's historic Party Congress
topic: Democracy
by: Sasha Kong
With Xi Jinping headed to an unprecedented third term as China's top leader, what's in store for human rights and the environment?
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October 26, 2022
3 ways you can support Iranian protesters
topic: Women’s rights
type: Donation, NGO, Petition
by: Quinta Thomson
Iranian women are at the forefront of the ongoing demonstrations against the regime, but are also the most vulnerable. We must do more than just watch.
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October 13, 2022
Fears of corruption spark election recount in Bosnia
topic: Election
by: Katarina Panić
Amid irregularities in results, the Bosnian electoral commission seeks to ensure an accurate counting of votes.
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October 12, 2022
Inside Sudan's new independent journalists’ union
topic: Freedom of Expression
by: Marc Español
FairPlanet spoke to the union's newly elected head about the fight to restore press freedoms and the broader struggle for democracy in the country.
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October 11, 2022
Young girls demand their voice to be heard in politics
topic: Women’s rights
by: Ellen Nemitz
Young women activists are fighting hard to claim their space in political bodies dominated by men.
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October 11, 2022
Hong Kong courts: a battleground for democracy
topic: Freedom of Expression
by: Marie Bröckling
With activists and journalists routinely arrested under the National Security Law, Hong Kongers continue to push for transparent trials.
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