In Burkina Faso, the artist Fasky uses photography to promote resilience and social engagement
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In Burkina Faso, the artist Fasky uses photography to promote resilience and social engagement
In Africa, artistic gatherings serve as excellent platforms for activists aiming to draw attention to social issues and human rights.
Feminist literature under fire: The ‘Cometierra’ controversy in Argentina
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Feminist literature under fire: The ‘Cometierra’ controversy in Argentina
“Cometierra,” Argentine writer Dolores Reyes's debut novel, is the main target in the Argentine government's censorship campaign agai...
“Issue of digital sovereignty: how do we prevent scraping of our data?” Genner Lianes-Ortiz “Even the data of those unconnected [from the internet in India] is being taken. Everything’s being datafied…It’s dangerous in the hands of those who will use the data to control us.” Osama Manzar Putting the “we” in AI #GVSummit2024 #artificialintelligence
“How do our communities deal with the wide range of AI technologies?” Malka Older “Positive side: AI has helped in transcription and translation of indigenous languages” Dr Tochi Precious Putting the “we” in AI #GVSummit2024 #artificialintelligence
“Disappointment in Central Europe when projects don’t happen. More positive in Central Asia where China is replacing Russia’s influence in the region.” Filip Noubel “In Congo, China’s works are threatening indigenous people in the forests. In Gabon and other countries, there is fear that China is involved in deforestation.” Desire Nimubona Looming large: China’s effects on the world #GVSummit2024 #ClimateJustice #Environment
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Global Climate Justice Fellowship 2024 · Global Voices
The Global Climate Justice Fellowship partners independent Sinophone journalists and journalists from Central Asia, Francophone Africa, and Latin A...
📍Panel: What is Wikimedia? How it is powering language reclamation? 🗨️ "Our Ekpeye project was created to claim our identity via Wikimedia commons" - Franca Umasoyae #GVSummit2024
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“For climate and environmental justice, China is a conundrum - seen as enabler but holding back local industry.” Lais Martins “In Nepal, positive perception generally but once its programs are visible there is widespread discussion.” Amish Ram Mulmi Looming large: China’s effects on the world #GVSummit2024 #ClimateJustice #Environment
💡 Curious about building solutions for the Global South? 🌏 Join the livestream of #GVSummit2024 and learn from the experts shaping the future of activism and storytelling. 📺 Details & link:
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Can we save the internet? #GVSummit2024 “Communities like Global Voices have a role. They need to be interlinked and build on each other. Need for a public square.” Brian Hioe “We should stand and fight on places like twitter with practical intent… Hope is possible… Practical solidarity is essential… The creativity has not gone. We should be everywhere and share our experiences.” Asterisk Masouras
Can we save the internet? #GVSummit2024 “In 2004, we started GV to connect, listen to each other, build bridges and cafes of dialogue.” Rebecca McKinnon “We need to stop being observers and put on the hat of learner and activist. The internet is a place where we can regroup.” Juke Carolina Bransiecq