Articles by Global Voices Advox
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Indonesian court acquits worker over defamation charges filed by prominent entrepreneur
Human rights groups said that the criminal law has been abused to silence critical voices.
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Gendered disinformation being weaponised against women
Uganda’s feminist movement is under threat as foreign donors support conservative groups.
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Why Iranian human rights groups remain silent as the Israel–Iran conflict escalates
Amid rising tensions, the silence of Iranian human rights groups raises critical questions about their priorities, independence, and future direction.
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Papuan news outlet “Jubi” attacked with Molotov bomb
Authorities were called out for their failure to properly investigate previous attacks against the news outlet.
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Connecting continents while cutting through the stereotypes
Young Tanzanian American content creator, Marie Mbullu, leverages her platform to change the narrative about Africa on the global map.
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Ecuador: Two journalists who revealed corruption and drug trafficking forced into exile
Ecuador has become dangerous for journalists investigating corruption cases at the highest levels of state power.
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Samoan journalists balk at planned restrictions during Commonwealth meeting
Local journalists said that the restriction is an attempt to gag local and overseas media.
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Ivorian LGBTQI+ community seeking legal protection
Although homosexuality is not a criminal offense in the Ivory Coast, the LGBTQ+ community remain on the periphery, grappling with a society that does not fully accept them.