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Iran women's activist Narges Mohammadi wins peace Nobel
People 2 years ago

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Iran women's activist Narges Mohammadi wins peace Nobel

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.
Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist

Human Rights Watch (HRW) this week said Thuzar Maung, 46, her husband and three children, were feared abducted "in a planned operation" on July 4, citing witnesses and CCTV footage at the activist's home in the Malaysian state of Selangor. 
Protecting rights defenders
Editorial 2 years ago

Protecting rights defenders

Our democracy index may have gone up and down over the last five years, but there is no question that, overall, our democracy is in a terrible state.
What I've Learned: Sam Olam, Human Rights Activist
People 3 years ago

What I've Learned: Sam Olam, Human Rights Activist

There are some people you meet who are simply operating on a higher plane of decency, grace, and thoughtfulness than the rest of us. Sam Olam is one of them.
Afghan women's activist fights Taliban and self-doubt
Community 3 years ago

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Afghan women's activist fights Taliban and self-doubt

Mahbouba Seraj is a rare dissenting voice in Afghanistan, but she has begun to doubt whether the world is listening when she speaks out against the Taliban government's abuses.
‘Unsafe at our home’:  Activists slam shrinking civic space during G20 Summit
Society 3 years ago

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‘Unsafe at our home’:  Activists slam shrinking civic space during G20 Summit

While President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo received praise for success as a power broker on the global stage during a time of war as Indonesia played host to the G20 Summit in Bali, activists at home have deplored restriction of speech around the events.
Papuan activists to investigate Filep Karma’s death
Society 3 years ago

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Papuan activists to investigate Filep Karma’s death

A coalition of Papuan activists has formed a team to investigate the death of West Papuan independence activist Filep Karma, who was found dead on Base G Beach, Jayapura, on Tuesday morning.
What I’ve learned: Arief Aziz, relentless reformer
Community 3 years ago

What I’ve learned: Arief Aziz, relentless reformer

Arief Aziz looks at the world through an ever-evolving philosophical lens to better understand how to solve some of the biggest problems facing society today. 
Native American actress who refused Oscar for Brando dies at 75
People 3 years ago

Native American actress who refused Oscar for Brando dies at 75

Sacheen Littlefeather, the Native American activist and actress who was booed in 1973 as she refused an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando, has died aged 75.
Munir remains an inspiration for today’s young activists
People 3 years ago

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Munir remains an inspiration for today’s young activists

Eighteen years after Munir's death, his legacy and bravery continue to inspire Indonesia’s new generation of activists. 
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