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Why West Africa civil society organizations are urging ECOWAS to prioritize disability inclusion
‘The promise to leave no one behind, including people with disabilities, is in peril …’ Originally published on Global Voices An illustration showing people with disabilities standing be…
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Creating awareness is a crucial step to breaking the stigma of infertility in Africa
Africans face unique challenges Originally published on Global Voices A young woman reacts to the result of a pregnancy test. Image by SHVETS production via Pexels. Used under a free l…
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Why is Kyiv giving Taiwan the cold shoulder? Interview with Ukrainian MP Mykola Knyazhytskyy
Ukrainian media are finally regularly covering Taiwan Originally published on Global Voices Ukrainian MP Mykola Knyazhytskyy. Photo used with permission. Kyiv sees Beijing as a major p…
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Caribbean art exhibit portrays the threatened beauty of the ocean as deep-sea mining negotiations come to an end in Jamaica
[It's]an opportunity to [see] how important it is to defend the deep Originally published on Global Voices Members of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance Caribbean (left to right): Robyn …
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Russian diplomats react to a new law on language in Kyrgyzstan, bringing back colonial past
Colonial sentiments reappear when Kyrgyzstan attempts to develop its language Originally published on Global Voices Kyrgyzstan's flag in the process of being lifted at the ceremony i…
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Hong Kong court rejects government application for ban on pro-democracy protest song
Judge says the injunction might result in double jeopardy Originally published on Global Voices This photo dated June 7, 2023, shows the 2019 protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” on streami…
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Can Taiwan become a hub for journalists fleeing mounting authoritarianism in Asia?
Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot from a documentary about Hong Kong exiles living in Taiwan on Arte YouTube channel. Taiwan is rated as one of the freest societies in As…
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Commentators discourage extending national security crackdowns to ‘soft resistance’ in Hong Kong
HK secretary head said ‘soft resistance’ must be crushed in full force Originally published on Global Voices Hong Kong considers covering “soft resistance” in its local security laws. Im…
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Sustainable innovations: Dang, Nepal turns dung into energy
A Nepalese town transforms biodegradable waste into biogas Originally published on Global Voices Image by Santosh Dahit via Nepali Times. Used with permission. This Nepali Times articl…