Tag #Activism

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Global Fight for Democracy: Activists Unite Against Authoritarianism

Iranian activist Massih Alinejad's social media campaign prompted thousands of Iranian women to discard their hijabs; Anne Applebaum's book, "Autocracy, Inc.," highlights the crucial collaboration between democratic activists and the need for a unified front against global authoritarianism, using th...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
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Madrid Building Terrorized by Squatters: Years of Harassment and Institutional Failure

Residents of a building in Madrid's Puente de Vallecas are facing severe harassment and threats from squatters who illegally occupied the building after developer bankruptcy, forcing some residents into psychological treatment and escalating into a complex conflict involving Sareb and alleged politi...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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FOSFO: Challenging Capacitism Through Film and Music

FOSFO, a documentary co-directed by Humberto Busto and Guz Guevara, challenges capacitism by showcasing Guevara's activism with the Marea Fosfo movement and his music, winning awards at DocsMX and Chile Conecta.

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Reduced Inequality
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Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86

Peter Yarrow, the 86-year-old singer-songwriter of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s and were known for their activism and musical contributions.

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Taïa's Speech on LGBTQ+ Rights Sparks Controversy in Morocco

Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa's speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth at a Marrakech film festival sparked controversy, leading to parliamentary questions and social media backlash due to his public discussion of homosexuality in Moroccan Arabic, highlighting the conflict between LGBTQ+ rights and societal...

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Gender Equality
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Chinese Activist Escapes to Canada Amidst Increased Censorship

Lu Yuyu, a Chinese activist, escaped to Canada after years of government surveillance, paying smugglers to leave China via Laos and Thailand. His escape highlights the risks faced by those documenting social unrest in China, where large-scale protests have declined amidst increasing censorship.

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Journalist and Activist Simon Townsend Dies at 79

Journalist and activist Simon Townsend died aged 79; his legacy includes two imprisonments for refusing conscription during the Vietnam War and his significant contribution to the anti-conscription movement that led to its abolishment in 1972.

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Tanzanian Activist Abducted in Kenya, Citing Government Involvement

Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, and believes Tanzanian security agents were responsible, highlighting concerns about cross-border repression.

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Fossil Fuel Executives' Deception Fuels Global Crises

Oil and gas executives knowingly caused irreversible planetary overheating and blocked climate solutions, enriching themselves while exacerbating global crises; this requires a shift of power away from the billionaire class.

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Climate Action
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Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86

Peter Yarrow, a member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died on Tuesday at age 86 from bladder cancer in New York; the group's activism and musical success significantly impacted American folk music and social movements throughout the 1960s.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Backlash in Morocco After Author's LGBTQ+ Support

Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa's speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth at a Marrakech film festival sparked intense backlash on social media and parliamentary questions, highlighting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Morocco where homosexuality remains criminalized, despite growing online activism.

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Gender Equality
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Moroccan Activists Face Charges Over Earthquake Reconstruction Criticism

Four Moroccan activists face defamation charges for criticizing the post-earthquake reconstruction in El-Haouz, one is detained, highlighting tensions between authorities and victims' groups despite official reports of 57,000 reconstruction permits and over 35,000 homes rebuilt or under construction...

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