Tag: Activism
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Palapye Pride: Botswana’s Bold First Step Toward LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Palapye Pride: A Courageous Beginning in Botswana When the sun rose on 1 November 2025, Palapye woke to a moment many had only imagined. The planned Pride march—an event long debated and hopeful—was about to unfold in a country often framed by tradition and quiet tolerance. The open space that morning felt empty, the air…
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EU Urged to Intervene in Abduction Case of Kenyan Activists in Uganda
Background: Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda Civil society groups in Kenya are calling on the European Union to intervene in the case of two Kenyan activists who were reportedly abducted in Uganda about a month ago. The activists, whose work focuses on accountability, human rights, and governance, disappeared under circumstances that have drawn attention…
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Mavis Staples Reflects on a 75-Year Singing Journey, Prince, MLK, and a Powerful New Record
Introduction: A Life in Song and Service Seasoned singer and civil rights icon Mavis Staples has spent seven decades turning personal memory, social conscience, and spiritual song into a steady, unwavering voice. As she releases a new album, Staples sits with listeners to reflect on the array of songs and artists shaping this chapter of…
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Protesters in Malate, Manila Call for End to Corruption
Malate Rally Highlights a Growing Plea for Accountability Thousands gathered at Plaza Rajah Sulayman in Malate, Manila, on a Sunday marked by a blend of music, speeches, and spirited political demands. The event, organized by the United People’s Initiative, aimed to fuse a concert atmosphere with direct political action as participants called for accountability in…
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Malate Manila Protest Demands End to Corruption
Protesters Gather in Malate to Demand an End to Corruption Activist groups gathered at Plaza Rajah Sulayman in Malate, Manila, on Sunday, October 12, for a large protest rally that blended a concert with advocacy. The event, organized by the United People’s Initiative, drew a wide cross-section of participants calling for accountability in government and…
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Greta Thunberg welcomed in Athens after Israeli detention release
Greeted by supporters in Athens Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Greece along with hundreds of campaigners who were expelled from Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The group, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was intercepted as it tried to breach Israel’s blockade, prompting a wave of international attention and protests…
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Greta Thunberg Detained by Israel Over Gaza Flotilla: Allegations of Poor Treatment and Coercive Tactics
Overview: A Global Protests and a High-Profile Detention Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has been detained by Israeli authorities amid the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) operation aimed at breaching Gaza’s maritime blockade. The flotilla, a coalition of more than 40 vessels, carried humanitarian aid and was intercepted by Israeli forces, resulting in the arrests of dozens…
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Sharmit Or Explains Why She Won’t Write to Avoid Division
A Life in Songs and War’s Shadow Sharmit Or, a towering figure in Israeli music and a two-time winner of the KVK (Kammer of Israel) award for lifetime achievement, speaks candidly about why she no longer writes lyrics she fears could sow division. Her long career spans pop anthems, Eurovision glory, and a personal saga…
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Shmerit Or Explains Why She Won’t Write to Avoid Division
A Life Shaped by War, Love, and the Power of Song Shmerit Or, a towering figure in Hebrew songwriting and a two-time Israel Composer’s Association (AcoCollect) award recipient, speaks candidly about why she has stopped writing lines that could inflame political or social rifts. Her reflections come as Israel faces ongoing conflict and a pervasive…
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Jane Goodall Dies at 91: Trailblazing Primatologist and Activist
A life shaped by curiosity and courage Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died at age 91, ending a career that redefined how the world understands chimpanzees and, more broadly, humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The scientist spent her final days continuing a global speaking tour and had been engaging audiences with the message that…