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October 04, 2022
When school fees are paid with plastic waste
topic:
Sustainable Development
by:
Bob Koigi
In Nigeria, recycling used plastic bottles can go far beyond saving the environment and human health.
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October 04, 2022
Indigenous, trans and black candidates oppose Brazil’s far-right
topic:
Election
by:
Ellen Nemitz
While Bolsonaro’s administration made gains, it was also opposed by strong support for diverse representatives.
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October 03, 2022
Why Ebola remains a global health concern
topic:
Health and Sanitation
by:
Bob Koigi
The recent outbreak of Ebola in Uganda is a warning to the world that preparedness and rapid response are key.
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October 02, 2022
Sports as a lifeline for Kashmir's disabled population
topic:
Discrimination
by:
Nusrat Sidiq
In the absence of adequate governmental and communal support, sports have become an outlet for some disabled people in Kashmir.
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October 01, 2022
Instead of addressing roots of terrorism, Pakistan points fingers
topic:
Political violence
by:
Shadi Khan Saif
Rather than arriving at the core of the issue, Pakistan shifts the blame of violence to neighboring countries.
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September 30, 2022
Are civil rights at risk in Argentina?
topic:
Women’s rights
by:
Cecilia Fernández Castañón
Many in the country worry about what the rise of the Evangelical church could spell for newly-acquired women's and LGBTQ+ rights.
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September 29, 2022
The EU aims to bolster the protection of journalism
topic:
Freedom of Expression
by:
Katarina Panić
In response to the increased pressure, harassment and violence faced by journalists in Europe, the EU sets out to write new laws for their protection.
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September 28, 2022
Extremist online militants stifle free speech in China
topic:
Freedom of Expression
by:
Sun Ma
Little Pink, a Chinese online group, harasses celebrities and online dissidents to censor free speech.
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September 28, 2022
I glued myself around the Speakers’ Chair in Parliament. Here’s why I did it.
topic:
Climate action
by:
Alanna Byrne
org:
Extinction Rebellion
In a broken political system, the public's involvement in averting a climate catastrophe is more crucial than ever.
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September 27, 2022
Banking scandal sparks historic protests in China
topic:
Good Governance
by:
Amy Liu
A rural banking fraud incident and alleged government corruption sent hundreds to the streets.
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September 27, 2022
How Brazil’s elections could impact social and environmental rights
topic:
Election
by:
Ellen Nemitz
The contentious race for Brazil's next president puts many social and environmental liberties on the balance.
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September 26, 2022
The universal right to access public information must be protected
topic:
Good Governance
by:
Bob Koigi
The freedom of information, an integral right that safeguards democracies, is under threat around the world.
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September 26, 2022
Inside Indonesia's grassroots fight for accessibility
topic:
Discrimination
by:
Leo Galuh
Innovation and support networks on the community level provide hope for Indonesia's disabled population.
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September 24, 2022
Making the case for preserving Indian folk music
topic:
Arts
by:
Bindu Gopal Rao
How preserving traditional folk music in India can help promote cultural identity.
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September 23, 2022
Iranian police killing of young woman exposes need for reform
topic:
Women’s rights
by:
Shadi Khan Saif
The torture and killing of Mahsa Amini in Iran has sparked outrage and protests over misogyny and oppression.
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September 22, 2022
Despite bans and bruises, Serbia’s Europride persisted
topic:
LGBT Rights
by:
Katarina Panić
Defying both the government bans and religious protesters, the EuroPride march showed Serbia's LGBTQ+ community's strength.
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