Stories about Human Rights from April, 2024
The Law against Fascism that perpetuates authoritarianism in Venezuela
Repression and censorship: The Law against Fascism is Maduro's new card to continue consolidating his authoritarian model in a country that is waiting and yearning for democratic presidential elections.
EU Parliament condemns the reintroduction of Georgia's foreign agent bill
The EU resolution is a clear warning to the ruling Georgian Dream: Lest the government drop the bill from the parliamentary discussion, the country's EU accession negotiations will stall.
Imran Khan's conflict with the military establishment in Pakistan, and his political future
Former Pakistan Prime Minister and jailed politician Imran Khan's recent tweet has stirred significant controversy on social media, sparking debates and speculation about his and his party's political future.
As a strong supporter of reparations, Barbados has had to reconsider purchasing land from a former slave-owning family
Barbados' plans to purchase land — to the tune of GBP 3 million — from British Conservative MP Richard Drax whose forebears were slave traders, have been put on pause.
In Brazil, the intelligence services spied on over 300,000 citizens during the military dictatorship
SNI, the predecessor of the current Brazilian Intelligence Agency (Abin) sought to continue illegal activities after the end of the military dictatorship, according to previously unpublished records
Turning point? The ethnicization of social issues and what Indigenous communities think about it in Russia
Research by Vlada Baranova claims that the war in Ukraine has led to the ethnicization of conflicts and confrontation between the federal authorities, perceived as “Russian,” and the Indigenous population.
How gendered disinformation on social media harms Kenyan women seeking political office
"Women often don’t sue because they don’t actually know that the law can protect them ... because of the stigma around it, and the fact that people have normalised cyberbullying ..."
The denial of Palestinian childhood
This analysis explores how systemic dehumanization of Palestinian children by Israeli forces mirrors racial injustices against Black children in the US, highlighting the role of Western media biases in normalizing such injustices.
Presidential elections in Venezuela: Less free than ever
As Venezuela's presidential election approaches on July 28, will the opposition be able to endorse a viable candidate? Will Maduro leave anyone who threatens him electorally out of the race?
Unpacking pro-Palestinian activism in Taiwan: Interview with Aurora Chang
To understand what motivates fewTaiwanese to speak for Palestine, Global Voices spoke to Aurora Chang, a Taiwanese human rights activist involved in the coordinating of solidarity movements with Palestine.
Four decades of strife and resistance: A deep dive into what's happening in West Papua
A video went viral last month seemingly depicting Indonesian military forces torturing a man from West Papua. For over 60 years West Papuans have been fighting for independence from Indonesia.
Georgia draws criticism and protests as government debates the foreign agent bill
After three days of large-scale protests, domestic and international criticism the draft bill nevertheless passed the first reading at the parliament.
‘I dreamed I was executed by a firing squad in Iran’
Actress Maryam Palizban's journey into exile, as she navigated life between Germany and Iran, constantly concerned about being photographed without a hijab, until she embraced the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement.
Inside Germany's Orwellian crackdown on Palestine Congress
The inside story of how Germany deployed hundreds of police and 'cancelled' a Berlin conference with speakers like Ghassan Abu Sitta and Yanis Varoufakis for speaking out for Gaza.
How China is trying to turn Xinjiang from concentration camp into tourist paradise
Overall, the accelerated and intensified assimilation program appears to have worked, and the authorities seem to have loosened the reins.
Humanitarian crises in the DRC and Sudan: Over 14 million displaced as famine looms
In 2024, two major conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan displaced 14 million people on the continent.
AfrikElles: Togolese media outlet putting African women at the center of its editorial line
AfrikElles is one of Togo’s few French-language media outlets that report on the everyday lives of women by putting them at the center of its editorial line.
Why I must write about Amarah Lalitte, a little girl brutally murdered in Trinidad
"If it is the truth we are bringing to light, then a natural offshoot of that must be to effect change in the upholding of that truth."
Democratizing elections: The Supreme Court of India’s landmark verdict on Electoral Bonds
By striking down the electoral bonds scheme as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court of India promoted principles of political equality, election transparency, and voter rights, despite fierce opposition from the BJP.
Family of transgender child talks about problems and support in Moldova
Transgender teens' visits to the doctor are almost nonexistent, and school is a very challenging environment for people who do not conform to traditional gender roles
Fisherwomen champion gender justice through theatre at Climate Justice Camp Caribbean
By promoting gender-responsive policies, challenging harmful stereotypes, and empowering women as agents of change, we can advance both climate and gender justice, creating more equitable and resilient communities for everyone.
