Tag: Advocacy
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Mexico Crowned Miss Universe 2025: Fátima Bosch Fernández Wins the Grand Stage
Fátima Bosch Fernández Clinches Miss Universe 2025 Title In a dazzling finale that captured the essence of the pageant’s evolving narrative, Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025. The 74th edition, staged in Thailand for the fourth time, embraced the theme “The Grand Universe: The Power of Love. The Power of Thailand,”…
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ICA to screen The Independent’s Death Sentence amid cuts to global HIV/AIDS response on World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day Spotlight: ICA screens Death Sentence On World AIDS Day, the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London collaborates with The Independent to present a screening of Death Sentence, a hard-hitting documentary that investigates the consequences of drastic funding cuts to HIV/AIDS programs, notably from USAID. As nations grapple with rising infection rates…
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From Detention to Homelessness: Arjeta Folla’s Struggle in Liverpool
Introduction: A survivor’s ongoing battle Arjeta Folla, a survivor of human trafficking and a former detainee, has faced an arduous journey through detention, displacement, and now homelessness in Liverpool—the city she loves. Her story underscores the fragile and often overlooked path many trafficking survivors tread after release, when the safety net can feel paper-thin and…
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Shining a Light on Disability Stories: ABC’s International Day of People with Disability 2025 Coverage
Introduction: A Decade of Deaf, Blind, and Brilliant Narratives Every year, the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) offers a global moment to share lived experiences, amplify voices, and spotlight the realities of everyday life for people with disabilities. In 2025, the ABC marks its sixth consecutive year of dedicated IDPwD coverage, expanding the…
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Alice Wong, Writer and Disability Rights Advocate, Dies at 51
Obituary: Alice Wong, Writer and Disability Rights Advocate, Dies at 51 Alice Wong, a prominent writer and tireless advocate for disability rights, died on Friday in a hospital in San Francisco. She was 51. The family confirmed that the cause of death was an infection. A lifelong fighter for equal access and opportunity, Wong left…
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Alice Wong: A Lifelong Advocate for Disability Rights Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Remembering a Relentless Voice for Disability Rights Alice Wong, a celebrated writer and tireless advocate for disability rights, has died at the age of 51 in a San Francisco hospital. Born with muscular dystrophy, Wong dedicated her life to advancing equal rights, accessibility, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in every facet of society.…
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Celebrating a Relentless Voice for Disability Rights: Alice Wong Dies at 51
A life devoted to advocacy and art Alice Wong, a writer and relentless advocate for disability rights, passed away recently at the age of 51 in a hospital in San Francisco. Born with muscular dystrophy, she transformed personal experience into a powerful public platform, challenging assumptions and demanding equal rights, accessible spaces, and a seat…
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Bella Dela Cruz Shines on the Road to Miss International 2025 in Japan
Bella Dela Cruz Sets the Stage for Miss International 2025 Fil-Australian beauty Bella Dela Cruz has touched down in Japan, signaling the start of her journey toward the 63rd Miss International pageant. As Miss International Australia 2025, she arrives with confidence, a clear strategy, and a vision to showcase grace, intellect, and poise on the…
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Niamh Conroy’s Legacy: Tributes to a Bowel Cancer Campaigner Who Dared to Push Screening Earlier
Remembering Niamh Conroy and a Life Shaped by Courage The country is paying tribute to Niamh Conroy, a tireless campaigner whose fight against bowel cancer extended far beyond her own diagnosis. Her advocacy focused on one urgent message: the screening age for bowel cancer needed to be lowered so younger people could detect the disease…
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Tributes Pour In as Niamh Conroy’s Bowel Cancer Campaign Lives On
Remembering a Courageous Advocate The death of Niamh Conroy has sparked an outpouring of tributes from families, healthcare workers, and campaigners who credit her with shifting the national conversation on bowel cancer screening. Conroy, who lost her battle with the disease after years of advocacy, became a symbol of resilience and urgency for younger adults…