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Tag: Activism

April 14, 2020April 30, 2020 Ollie Haggart Political, Stories

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.

April 10, 2020April 30, 2020 Ollie Haggart Cultural, Stories

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.

April 9, 2020April 30, 2020 Ollie Haggart Environmental, Stories

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.

April 7, 2020April 30, 2020 Ollie Haggart Cultural, Features, Stories

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.

March 27, 2020April 30, 2020 Ollie Haggart Political, Stories

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.

March 22, 2020April 9, 2020 Ollie Haggart Political, Stories

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.

March 20, 2020April 29, 2020 Ollie Haggart Features, Stories

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?

March 15, 2020April 30, 2020 Ollie Haggart Environmental, Features, Stories

“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".

March 4, 2020April 30, 2020 Ollie Haggart Cultural, Political, Stories

Amnesty: Americas Faced “Renewed Assault On Human Rights” In 2019

The Americas remained the most dangerous region in the world for human rights defenders and asylum seekers in 2019, according to Amnesty International's annual report into human rights.

February 29, 2020April 30, 2020 Ollie Haggart Environmental, Stories

Climate Campaigners Win Heathrow Expansion Case

Controversial plans to build a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport have been halted after a "ground-breaking" court ruling.

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