The first issue of Ollie's zine tackles environmental issues through writing and art.
COVID-19: Colorado Healthcare Workers Stand Up To Lockdown Protesters
Two Colorado front-line healthcare workers have led counter-protests against citizens creating gridlocks on main roads against what they see as unjust lockdown policies.
Amnesty Calls For Release Of Human Rights Activists In Myanmar
The government of Myanmar led by Aung San Suu Kyi has overseen mass arrests, intimidation and harassment of human rights activists since coming to power in 2015, according to a new Amnesty report.
Phyllis Lyon, Pioneering LGBTQ+ Activist, Dies Age 95
Activist Phyllis Lyon, who spent more than 50 years fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, has died of natural causes aged 95.
COVID-19: Activists Want Full Ban On Animal Trade
Over 200 wildlife groups have signed an open letter calling for the World Health Organisation (WHO) to recommend closing animal markets to governments in order to prevent future pandemics like COVID-19.
The Macedonian Activists Aiming To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus Through Art
While lockdowns are implemented to flatten the curve of COVID-19, artist Goran Kostovski and The Macedonian Creative Activism Team (MCAT) are reminding citizens to follow the health department's recommendations with their latest project.
Cambodia Crackdown On Coronavirus Free Speech
A new list has shown that Cambodian authorities are arresting people for expressing their concerns about the global pandemic, Covid-19.
Algeria Protests Called Off For First Time In A Year Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Algerian anti-government protesters have called off their weekly demonstrations for the first time in over a year to try and stop the spread of coronavirus.
How Are Activists Reacting To Coronavirus?
Countries across the world have been reacting to the spread of Covid-19, better known as coronavirus, with school closures, cancellations of major events and lockdowns. But how are activists operating around the global pandemic?
“The World Isn’t Really Listening To African Activists”: Ayeni Faith Damilola On Nigeria’s Growing Environmental Movement
Ayeni Faith Damilola, an environmental activist and writer in Nigeria, is facing similar challenges as many eco-activists across Africa with media representation and action from governments; but the movement has "success ahead".
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