HumanRights
A group of older Swiss women who won a landmark case at the European Court of Human Rights on climate change are urging their government to fully comply with the judgment. In April, the court ruled in favour of an association of more than 2,000 women, known as the KlimaSeniorinnen, stating for the first time that insufficient government inaction to tackle greenhouse gas emissions is a breach of human rights. It was seen as a historic decision, not only in Europe but around the world. Swiss politicians fought the case from the startHowever, there was resistance within Switzerland from the start...
Euronews (English)
The KyivPride march will occur on June 16 in the streets of Kyiv. Around 500 participants, including activists, diplomats, and international community representatives, will participate. The event will implement strict security measures such as pre-registration and a closed format. Only registered participants will know the location details. Law enforcement will also be aware of the route details, and the march will take place in close proximity to shelters in case of an air alert. Originally planned for the Kyiv metro system, the march had to be relocated to the streets after the Kyiv City Cou...
Kyiv Independent (CA)
The KyivPride march will occur on June 16 in the streets of Kyiv. Around 500 participants, including activists, diplomats, and international community representatives, will participate. The event will implement strict security measures such as pre-registration and a closed format. Only registered participants will know the location details. Law enforcement will also be aware of the route details, and the march will take place in close proximity to shelters in case of an air alert. Originally planned for the Kyiv metro system, the march had to be relocated to the streets after the Kyiv City Cou...
Kyiv Independent
The KyivPride march will occur on June 16 in the streets of Kyiv. Around 500 participants, including activists, diplomats, and international community representatives, will participate. The event will implement strict security measures such as pre-registration and a closed format. Only registered participants will know the location details. Law enforcement will also be aware of the route details, and the march will take place in close proximity to shelters in case of an air alert. Originally planned for the Kyiv metro system, the march had to be relocated to the streets after the Kyiv City Cou...
Kyiv Independent (UK)
No internet in Gaza. Screenshot from a video “Can Starlink Provide Internet To Gaza?” by Interesting Engineering. Fair use. When the combination of big tech and politics failed the Palestinian people by overlooking the internet disruptions affecting Gaza, grassroots technology known as the “network tree” came to the rescue. Utilizing the humblest of elements such as buckets, smartphones, and e-SIMs, this ingeniously simple technology provided much-needed connectivity to a community fragmented by war, in the face of severely damaged infrastructure. Since the war on Gaza began in the aftermath o...
Global Voices
Massive Attack have cancelled one of their upcoming shows in Georgia, in protest of the “government’s attack on basic human rights”. The British band were due to perform on 28 July at the Black Sea Arena, north of Batoumi, the country's second-largest city. Today (12 June), Robert Del Naja posted a message on the band’s social networks to announce that their decision was taken to protest against human rights violations by the Georgian government. The announcement comes as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Georgia recently, protesting a parliament-approved law regulating the med...
Euronews (English)
Hong Kong Unison hosts a press briefing on the challenges facing Nepalese youths in the city on June 6, 2024. Photo: Hans Tse/HKFP. Used with permission. This report was written by Hans Tse and originally published in Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) on May 20, 2024. An edited version is published below as part of a content partnership agreement with HKFP. Approximately one in five Nepalese youths in Hong Kong have been sent to Nepal by their parents, with most being made to go against their will, an NGO has said as it highlighted an alarming student dropout rate among the ethnic minority community...
Global Voices
War crimes by Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups might have taken place in connection with a deadly raid by Israeli forces that freed four hostages over the weekend and killed hundreds of Palestinians, The UN Human Rights Office said. Office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence expressed concerns about possible violations of rules of proportionality, distinction and precaution by the Israeli forces in Saturday’s raid at the urban Nuseirat refugee camp. Palestinian health officials say at least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of women and children, were killed in the operation. Laurence sai...
Euronews (English)
Viktor and Nadiia with their granddaughter Alina at their home in Hirnyk, Donetsk region. Photo courtesy of Ryan Carter. Used with permission Sirens, shelling, tears, destruction — these are the realities of an average day in a frontline area in the East of Ukraine. Donetsk region, more than half of which is currently occupied by Russia, is shelled 1,500–2,500 times almost daily. Much of this shelling targets residential buildings and critical infrastructure, such as water and electricity supply. Still, for many leaving their homes is not an option. While many do not leave out of necessity, fo...
Global Voices
Macklemore's first live performance of “Hind’s Hall” in Wellington, New Zealand on May 8, 2024. Screenshot from the video “Macklemore – Hind’s Hall (First Live Performance) – Wellington, NZ 8/5/24” by niceguyollie. Fair use. This article is based on a story that published in the New Arab on May 11, 2024 and a follow up story published on May 30, 2024. An edited version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content partnership agreement. Grammy winning rapper Macklemore's latest song demonstrates his unwavering support for Palestine and students across the United States protesting agains...
Global Voices
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