Meet the majestic Akhal-Teke horses, the national pride of Turkmenistan
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Meet the majestic Akhal-Teke horses, the national pride of Turkmenistan
Turkmen riders covered 4,300 kilometers on Akhal-Teke horses in 84 days, including a 360-kilometer crossing of the Karakum desert without water and...
From Uganda to Sri Lanka: The fight for LGBTQ+ equality and freedom
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From Uganda to Sri Lanka: The fight for LGBTQ+ equality and freedom
Frank Mugisha and Rosanna Flamer-Caldera are LGBTQ+ activists from Uganda and Sri Lanka respectively. Despite violence and social reprisal, they co...
The new anti-LGBTQ+ bill proposed to the parliament, branded as a ‘manifesto of hate’
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The new anti-LGBTQ+ bill proposed to the Turkish parliament, branded as a ‘manifesto of hate’
The proposal seeks to amend several key legal codes, including the Turkish Penal Code and the Law on the Establishment and Broadcasting Services of...
This Ghanaian software engineer is working to raise women's financial literacy
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This Ghanaian software engineer is working to raise women's financial literacy
This isn’t just about technology, it’s about helping women break free from poverty and lead stronger, more independent lives.
Threatened by transnational repression, Hong Kong exile media outlets aim to preserve press freedom
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Threatened by transnational repression, Hong Kong exile media outlets aim to preserve press freedom
The Hong Kong journalist diaspora strikes to report on politically sensitive news and connect the scattered diaspora communities.
Discrediting the judiciary: a crusade of populism
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Discrediting the judiciary: a crusade of populism
Digging into a narrative shaping public debate in democracies worldwide and fueling polarization.
Caribbean leaders and citizens recognise Pope Francis’ groundbreaking work
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Caribbean leaders and citizens recognise Pope Francis’ groundbreaking work
During his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936, gradually won over the hearts and minds of ...
Ahead of municipal elections, Lebanese voter data is at risk
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Ahead of municipal elections, Lebanese voter data is at risk
Lebanon’s public voter lists expose sensitive personal data, putting citizens at risk of surveillance, discrimination, and targeted attacks.
Thailand-based US scholar faces prison term and deportation for alleged royal insult and cybercrime violations
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Thailand-based US scholar faces prison term and deportation for alleged royal insult and cybercrime violations
"The people and academics must be able to study and present information about public issues without the threat of criminal prosecution looming over...
Mauritania: Another mass expulsion of Sub-Saharan migrants
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Mauritania: Another mass expulsion of Sub-Saharan migrants
In Mauritania, Sub-Saharan migrants are facing arrests and expulsions. According to some Mauritanian civil society actors, this situation is due to...