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    Georgia's Ruling Party Adopts Controversial Foreign Agent Bill Despite Widespread Protests
    As protests raged in the capital and elsewhere across the country, the ruling Georgian Dream members continued pushing the foreign agent law.
    Global Voices5 min readInternational Relations
    Did The President Of North Macedonia Violate An International Agreement?
    North Macedonia's European aspirations hinge upon the meticulous adherence to international treaties and the negotiation framework endorsed by the European Council in July 2022, which is not subject to revision.
    Global Voices4 min readCrime & Violence
    A Glimpse Into El Salvador's ‘State Of Exception’
    Since 2022, El Salvador has imposed a state of emergency that has continued until today. The measure has profoundly affected the rights and freedoms of the population.
    Global Voices6 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
    Yemenis Struggle With Unauthorized Reselling Of Phone Numbers
    Yemenis express outrage as telecommunications companies reallocate their phone numbers without notice, leading to privacy breaches, financial scams, and disrupted communications, highlighting systemic regulatory failures and customer exploitation.
    Global Voices7 min read
    Money From Trees: What Of Guyana's Indigenous People And Their Rights — And Do They Benefit From The Carbon Trade?
    The funds go towards projects that fall within Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), intended to drive national development while maintaining the country's low deforestation rate.
    Global Voices3 min read
    Migratory Grief: More Than Just Homesickness
    Originally published on Global Voices A Parisian metro station. Photograph used with the permission of its author, Kelvik Pineda. Whether forced or not, there is no denying that migration causes different types of ailments not only for migrating peop
    Global Voices4 min read
    Southeast Asian Media Groups Cite Need For Press Freedom In Dealing With Extreme Weather Events
    Southeast Asian media groups organized panels, protests, and pointed reports about the state of media freedoms in the region.
    Global Voices4 min read
    Young Voters Share Their Expectations Ahead Of South African Elections
    The youth demographic, those aged between 18 and 39, constitutes 42 percent (11.7 million) of registered voters, underscoring the significance of their vote in the upcoming elections on May 29.
    Global Voices5 min read
    Nigerian Students Who Stammer Face Barriers And Stigmatization In Schools
    “Even the seemingly regular students hardly have the chance to thrive; how about people with special needs such as stammering? There’s no support for student stammerers in tertiary institutions whatsoever."
    Global Voices5 min read
    Taliban Bids On Sports In Afghanistan To Gain Legitimacy At Home And Abroad
    The calculated strategy of the Taliban to promote specific sports is aimed at projecting a sense of normalcy and asserting their authority.
    Global Voices7 min read
    Floods And Flooding ‘Will Be Part Of Our Lives,’ Says Brazilian Architect And Urbanist
    Marina Bernardes, an architect and urbanist says: "Brazilian cities did not prepare to face the climate emergency. I usually say urban planning went in the opposite direction."
    Global Voices6 min read
    Right Wing Victory In North Macedonia Presidential And Parliamentary Elections
    Political life in North Macedonia in the next weeks will focus on the forming of the new government based on the coalition of VMRO-DPMNE and VLEN, with Mickoski as future prime minister.
    Global Voices5 min read
    Online resistance against Nicaragua‘s ‘Peace Law’
    Nicaraguan activity on social media is a beacon of resistance against the government's attempts to erase the past.
    Global Voices5 min read
    The Global Coalition For Language Rights: A Space For Language Justice
    Half of the world's languages are endangered. One new prize champions language justice by awarding language activists from across the world the Language Rights Defenders Award.
    Global Voices5 min read
    Heatwave Highlights Climate Vulnerabilities In Southeast Asia
    South and Southeast Asia roasted in a record-setting heatwave that killed hundreds, forced some governments to close schools, and led to an uptick in health issues. 
    Global Voices7 min read
    Rains, Destruction And Deaths In The South Of Brazil Demand A New Term To Define A Climate Catastrophe
    While the world and the rest of Brazil reacted to Madonna's free concert in Rio, "gaúchos" had a night of terror, with people on their roofs, waiting to be rescued.
    Global Voices8 min read
    ’Sudan’s Civil War Could Last Years If Nothing Is Done‘: An Interview With Hatim Abdulaziz
    On top of the daily human rights violations, Sudan’s fourth civil war in 70 years is in danger of developing into a major humanitarian crisis.
    Global Voices4 min read
    Government Bid To Ban ‘Glory To Hong Kong’ Protest Song Approved By Appeals Court
    The judges said that internet platforms are ready to accede to the government’s request if there is a court order.
    Global Voices5 min read
    Locals In Aruba Protest Unsustainable Growth Of Hotel And Tourism Industry
    With signs that read “No More Hotels”, “Land Back”, and “Decolonise Aruba,” locals showed their concern about the island's environment, as well as the future of its main economic pillar.
    Global Voices5 min read
    Forging Bonds: People-to-People Diplomacy Between Taiwan And Somaliland
    As traditional diplomatic norms face challenges, Taiwan and Somaliland, two states not recognized by the UN and a majority of countries, are pioneering a unique approach toward international relations.
    Global Voices3 min read
    Pacific Groups Highlight Role Of Media In Addressing Climate Crisis
    "A free press is vital to informing our communities about the environmental challenges we face and holding all accountable for protecting our precious environment."
    Global Voices10 min read
    Translating Taiwanese Queer Sci-fi Literature Into Spanish: Interview With Alberto Poza Poyatos
    Taiwanese literature is finally getting international recognition after being often presented as a branch of Chinese literature in global events. Today Global voices interviews a Spanish translator of this literature.
    Global Voices5 min read
    Elon Musk, Superhero Of The Latin American Right
    Musk praises Milei, Bukele and Bolsonaro, while picking fights with Chavismo and Lula. Along with his business ventures, he is increasingly active in politics.
    Global Voices5 min read
    ‘D Voters’ Remain A Key Issue In Assam During India's General Elections
    In Assam, some voters who lack proper documents to prove their Indian citizenship are labeled as 'D Voters', disenfranchised and barred from voting in the ongoing general elections.
    Global Voices4 min readSecurity
    Tanzania’s New VPN Policy Leaves LGBTQ+ Individuals Exposed
    Opponents of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority's new VPN registration requirement argue that it threatens freedom of expression and other rights enshrined in Tanzania’s Constitution.
    Global Voices4 min read
    Bassirou Diomaye Faye: An Overview Of Senegal’s Youngest Ever Leader
    Elected president of Senegal on March 24, 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has become the youngest president in the country’s history at just 44 years of age.
    Global Voices4 min read
    Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Guyana shine at Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Awards
    Originally published on Global Voices Feature image via Canva Pro. In the face of the escalating climate crisis, the Caribbean region is at a pivotal juncture, where the need for informed discourse and impactful journalism has never been more critica
    Global Voices4 min readWorld
    Don't Give Me No Jazz: What Is Happening With Jazz Festivals In Russia
    Some projects ceased to exist after the start of the Russian war with Ukraine, while others continue to be held, albeit often dependent on local authorities and state grants
    Global Voices5 min readCrime & Violence
    How One Jamaican Woman’s Trauma Inspired A ‘Circle Of Care’ For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
    Having been abused herself, Alicia Bowen-McCulskie “envisioned safe spaces and opportunities for women and girls to access psychosocial support, resources and the care needed to aid in their healing process.”
    Global Voices4 min read
    South Asia Sizzles: Record Heatwave And Extreme Weather Blamed On Climate Crisis
    A scorching heatwave is ravaging South Asia, impacting the lives of hundreds of millions. Schools have been forced to close and the risk of health hazards has risen dramatically.

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