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Singapore's new law against ‘foreign interference’ threatens to undermine free speech
A tool to end foreign meddling, or to suppress dissent? Originally published on Global Voices The Singapore Parliament approved the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Bill (FICA) on …
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Song on Algerian radio show brings Christian minority's plight to the fore
The hymn included a line about Jesus, triggering dismissals and debates Originally published on Global Voices Algeria's Christian minority faces discrimination and prosecution amidst…
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Publishing house removes section on transgender individuals from Russian translation of teen health book
The book aims to provide inclusive, body-positive information about menstruation Originally published on Global Voices The blank censored pages of the “Welcome to your period!” book. Pho…
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Hong Kong stays firm on zero-COVID policy as its top strategy to reconnect with China
The city neglects relaxation pleas neglected introduces more restrictive measures Originally published on Global Voices Empty arrival hall at the Hong Kong international airport. File ph…
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‘Loss and Damage’ are critical issues for fragile Caribbean states at COP26
Vulnerable developing countries are disproportionately affected by climate change Originally published on Global Voices Weise Road in the Bull Bay area of Jamaica, in October 2020 after …
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The ‘Day of the Dead’ sparks painful memories of violence in El Salvador
‘The guerrillas killed my husband, and the soldiers killed my two kids’ Originally published on Global Voices Salvadoran cemetery. Photo by @alcaldia_ss El Salvador is full of marvelou…
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Sri Lanka sacks agricultural scientist for raising concerns over agro-chemical ban
A sudden move to organic farming complicated the ongoing food crisis Originally published on Global Voices Food grains in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Image via Flickr by Mike. CC BY-NC 2.0. Sr…
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Brandy Rodriguez, ‘fearless’ advocate for Trinidad and Tobago's LGBTQ+ community, dies
‘Her fight for Trans rights and her indomitable spirit will never be forgotten’ Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot of Trinbagonian LGBTQ+ activist Brandy Rodriguez taken fr…
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Chaotic attempt to remove Trinidad & Tobago's president demonstrates how ‘the country was the real loser’
‘Party interest supersedes National interest’ Originally published on Global Voices The screenshot of the Extraordinary Sitting of Trinidad and Tobago's House of Representatives on O…