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Unfreedom Monitor Report: Hong Kong
An excerpt from Advox research on digital authoritarianism in Hong Kong Originally published on Global Voices Image courtesy Ameya Nagarajan Authoritarian regimes have long had a complicated relationship with media and communications …
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The rise and fall of linguistic diversity at Eurovision
The trends have flip-flopped countless times over the years Originally published on Global Voices Moldova’s Zdob şi Zdub & Advahov Brothers at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Semi F…
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Brian Samuel’s extraordinary story of a nomadic Caribbean family and the father who held it together
‘I cried for the mother I never had … but you have got to forgive, haven’t you?’ Originally published on Global Voices The book ‘Song for My Father’ by Grenadian author S. Brian Samuel. …
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Thailand election debate: Parties share stand on royal defamation law
The law has been used to detain government critics Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot of Thailand election debate on Thairath TV YouTube channel This article was origin…
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Reggaetón, the Latin American ambassador to the world
No Latin American leader enjoys the influence that many reggaetón artists have Originally published on Global Voices Illustration by CONNECTAS This article was written by Grisha Vera f…
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The consequences of online discrimination and authoritarianism for minorities
Vulnerable groups are often targeted more online Originally published on Global Voices Image courtesy Ameya Nagarajan Studies have shown that discrimination often correlates with auth…
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Uzbekistan adopts groundbreaking law to protect women and children from domestic and sexual violence
The biggest change is the criminalization of domestic violence Originally published on Global Voices Tanzila Narbayeva, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbek…
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Pro-Beijing activists urged Hong Kong to scrap the Gay Games 2023
The petition says the Games are a risk to national security Originally published on Global Voices Gay Games 11's banner at Tokyo Rainbow Pride. Image from Gay Games Hong Kong ‘s offi…
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Unveiling my grandfather's past: ‘Palestine 1936′ — A book review and personal odyssey of the Arab Revolt
Decoding the Palestine 1936 conflict: tragedy and shattered lives Originally published on Global Voices Palestine disturbances 1936. British troops parading on Jerusalem Street, taken…