Articles by Global Voices Advox
Vanuatu prime minister criticises post-earthquake documentary for peddling alleged “foreign media bias”
A global media watchdog warned that the leader’s remarks could undermine critical reporting.
Banned song targets Nigerian president’s son for flaunting his wealth
Eedris Abdulkareem’s song “Tell Your Papa” is a lyrical protest against Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic conditions under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
AI is as flawed as the people who designed it
AI-powered tools reinforce power imbalances and systematise and perpetuate human biases, but more rapidly than ever before.
Russia’s persecution of LGBTQI+ expression extends to gay clubs
Since Russia’s Supreme Court designated the so-called “LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organisation in 2023, raids on gay clubs have become increasingly brutal and frequent.
Singapore activist charged for joining candle lighting vigils for death row inmates
Human rights groups have condemned the charges against Jolovan Wham and the targeting of groups and individuals opposed to the use of death penalty.
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.
Gendered disinformation being weaponised against women
Uganda’s feminist movement is under threat as foreign donors support conservative groups.
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.