Stories about Digital Activism from November, 2024
Kin t'anik in na'tsil t'aan yéetel ka'anal óolil. The roots of my Mayan language
Carlos Chi works to strengthen the Mayan worldview and language. Through play, he seeks to encourage the children of his community to research, write, and explore their creativity in their native language.
‘A woman’s voice is a revolution’: Digging into Algerian feminist radio creations
An exploration of the sonic and creative production of the feminist movement in Algeria, between radio, podcasting, and social media.
Preserving the Ch'ol language through theatre and digital media
Marlene Sánchez works with children to strengthen the Ch’ol language through theater. In the future, she would like to have a cultural center to document and represent the stories and knowledge of her community.
The great Pakistan firewall and use of religion as a tool for digital authoritarianism
Pakistan has implemented a national firewall to regulate online content and mandated the registration of lawful VPN usage, with a ban on unregistered VPNs set to take effect from December 1.
Reflections on youth-led movements against state repression in Bangladesh and Indonesia
Grassroots approaches not only ensure the continuity of the movement but could also strengthen solidarity and trust among protesters, deepening the connection to local communities, which is vital for sustained resistance.
Why tech giants must do more for African language inclusion
About 523 of the 3,000 dying and endangered languages that will become extinct in the world by the end of the 21st century are spoken in Africa.
