Tag: Civil Society
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815 Severe Antisemitic Attacks in 2025: Global Report Highlights 20 Fatalities
Overview: A Global Surge in Severe Antisemitic Attacks A new international report released by the Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry reveals a troubling tally for 2025: 815 documented severe antisemitic incidents worldwide, including 20 murders of Jewish individuals. While the total marks a dip from the previous year in some regions, the persistence and…
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Record 815 Severe Antisemitic Attacks in 2025; 20 Jews Mourned Worldwide
Overview: A Grim Snapshot of 2025 A new international report released on Tuesday by the Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry reveals a troubling year: 815 severe antisemitic incidents were documented in 2025, and 20 Jews were murdered worldwide as a result of these hate crimes. While the total number marks a decline from 2024,…
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Catholic Archbishop in Luanda Calls for Justice-Driven Leadership
Archbishop Vieira Dias Urges Leaders to Put Justice First In a stirring address from Luanda, Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda urged government officials and public decision-makers to lead Angola’s capital with justice at the forefront. The remarks, delivered amid ongoing debates over governance, transparency, and social equity, spotlight…
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Did Uganda’s Internet Shutdowns Backfire After the Elections? A Closer Look at Rights, Rumors, and Rebuilding Trust
Election-Weary Uganda Faces Questions About Internet Shutdowns As Uganda emerges from a sweeping internet blackout that accompanied the 15 January elections, the question on many lips is whether the disruption achieved its stated aim or whether it backfired by eroding trust and complicating civic life. State officials argued that the shutdown was a precaution against…
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Bobi Wine’s Freedom Message: Uganda’s Opposition Voices Resilience
Overview: A Call for Courage in Ugandan Politics In the wake of Uganda’s contentious elections, opposition figure and musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine has been forced into hiding as security concerns mount. His latest communications are framed as a freedom message—an appeal to supporters and the wider public that he remains safe and determined to continue challenging…
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Nigeria’s Disability Rights Movement Leaps Forward
Rising momentum: a decade of groundwork Nigeria’s disability rights movement is gaining unprecedented visibility after years of relentless advocacy by civil society organizations, individuals with disabilities, and allies in government. From grassroots campaigns to high-level policy dialogues, the sector has matured from isolated efforts into a coordinated national conversation about inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunity.…
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Appealing to the UN, EU, and the US: A Call for Democratic Renewal
Introduction: A Timely Appeal On January 18, 2026, voices around the globe are sounding a unified call to the United Nations, the European Union, and the United States. Drawing inspiration from historical reflections on democracy, this appeal emphasizes that even imperfect democratic systems offer a stronger foundation for rights, accountability, and peaceful progress than any…
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Appeal to UN, EU, and US for Global Democratic Reform
Introduction: A principled appeal for democratic reform On the eve of discussions about governance and global stability, it is appropriate to recall Winston Churchill’s observation that democracy, with all its flaws, remains vastly superior to any alternative tested in practice. In a world where authoritarian temptations persist and populist rhetoric grows louder, the United Nations…
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Appeal to the UN, EU, and the US: Democracy’s Imperfections, Global Responsibilities, and a Path Forward
Introduction: Democracy’s Enduring Value and Its Real-World Shortcomings Winston Churchill’s famous assertion that democracy, with all its imperfections, remains the best available system of governance has long shaped global debates about political legitimacy and human rights. On this point, several decades later, actors around the world—members of the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU),…
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Statement on the Establishment of the Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM) and Its Implications
Overview of the AFNM Declaration The Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM) recently issued a formal statement announcing its establishment. The document outlines the group’s stated aims, organizational structure, and the context in which it seeks to operate. While the exact language and framing may vary between translations, the core message centers on representing Amhara regional…