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Regardless of whom NewsMaker spoke to among the Ukrainian Gagauz, all of them unequivocally called Ukraine their homeland

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WANA nations struggle with conflicts, ambiguous treaties, and the increasing weaponization of water resources.

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A disturbing development in this trend is the emergence of “cybercrime schools” — informal training hubs where individuals, often children and young adults, are taught to defraud others online.

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While Azerbaijan sought to present itself as a global leader in climate action by hosting COP29, its environmental policies, pollution levels, and governance issues tell a different story.

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Most independent media outlets in the Western Balkans depend on grants from USAID and other American foundations, due to underdeveloped commercial markets.

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"It’s a seasonal thing. Every now and then, an infestation of hope ends up spreading."

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"The credibility of information that ensures a healthy civic space and democracy is a shared responsibility not only by fact-checkers, but also the government, [tech] platforms, and academics, among others."

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Cristina Álvarez from Amatenango del Valle, Chiapas shares: ‘My goal is to carry out actions that allow me to strengthen my Tzeltal language and at the same time work to preserve local knowledge and products.’

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Regardless of whom NewsMaker spoke to among the Ukrainian Gagauz, all of them unequivocally called Ukraine their homeland

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Wilfreco Villca is a digital activist in Quechua and the manager of the social media pages of Rising Voices. In an interview, he shares about his journey behind the cameras.

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A disturbing development in this trend is the emergence of “cybercrime schools” — informal training hubs where individuals, often children and young adults, are taught to defraud others online.

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While Azerbaijan sought to present itself as a global leader in climate action by hosting COP29, its environmental policies, pollution levels, and governance issues tell a different story.

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Families of human trafficking victims ask for Beijing's diplomatic assistance to rescue their loved ones who are held captive in "scam farms" in Myanmar.

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The transition to solar power has been slow, especially in isolated areas where electricity concession companies impose restrictions, but hotels are finding ways around it.

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WANA nations struggle with conflicts, ambiguous treaties, and the increasing weaponization of water resources.

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Local News from Around the World GV will be at #RightsCon this week! Join our panels and learn more about our work. Subscribe to see our top stories every week: eepurl.com/hvGVw

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The city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has fallen into the hands of M23 rebels. Civilians are the primary victims.

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Wetlands and coastal habitats like mangroves, swamps, beaches, ponds and mud flats — which are “disappearing at an alarming rate” — play a vital role in the survival of regional migratory shorebirds.

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Members of the Global Voices community discuss the beauty of and injustices faced by their native languages.

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The fight for Amazigh recognition in Algeria is more than linguistic — it’s a battle for identity, history, and belonging, one that continues beyond mere official acknowledgment.

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🌐 Join our panels this week at #RightsCon2025 🗯️ GV will be talking part in conversations from Feb. 25-27 about digital authoritarianism, cultural rights on the internet, resistance, data governance influence and translation. Register here: www.rightscon.org/registrat...

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As the world turns its gaze to 2025, the genocidal war on Gaza continues. Lessons of this year must not be forgotten nor should the people of Sudan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere.

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Activist Abdel-Rahman al-Qaradawi faces grave risks after Lebanon’s swift extradition to UAE, raising questions about sovereignty and human rights violations.

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"Roger was an artist of worth. We should look [at] how we note success or journeyman status in our greatest gift to the world, our words and ultimately our music.”

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Czechoslovakia was a major film producing nation in the 1930s — a symbol of how it redefined its multiple identity. Part of its cinematography is now available on a YouTube channel.

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Internationally adopted Nepali nationals embark on emotional journeys to reconnect with their past, seek family, and rediscover belonging, reflecting identity struggles and the challenge of bridging two distinct worlds.

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[Madeira was] "a trailblazer [and] he took some hard lashes on the way, as anybody who's trying to make a difference would do.”

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Recent research by Equality Now highlights several obstacles survivors face in seeking justice, including insufficient legal definitions, weak law enforcement, societal rape myths, and victim-blaming.

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In 2024, over twenty African countries, including around ten French-speaking ones, were set to hold presidential, legislative, and referendum elections.

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"For us, citizenship alone will never be enough. We are calling for a process of reconciliation, reckoning, and truth-telling that fully recognizes our rightful place in Arakan/Rakhine State."

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For US TikTokers, flocking to Xiaohongshu is an act of resistance. However, some Chinese overseas dissidents find the action belittles the suffering of the oppressed.

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Families of human trafficking victims ask for Beijing's diplomatic assistance to rescue their loved ones who are held captive in "scam farms" in Myanmar.

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Residents of Mullivaikkal, a coastal village in Sri Lanka's Northern Province, rescued 112 Rohingya refugees, including 25 children, from a sinking boat, and welcomed them. Despite this, the government seeks deportation.

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Azerbaijan's civil society has been rocked by a series of targeted arrests which peaked in 2023 and continued throughout the 2024.

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Russia and Kazakhstan remain the favorite destinations for migrant workers from Uzbekistan.

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Young people still living in conflict areas say they feel overlooked in a vital process that shapes the country’s future.

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When explaining the causes of decreasing birth rate, President Erdoğan did not mention inflation, or the related economic challenges. Instead, he targeted the LGBTQ+ community as being "perverse" and "harmful."

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🗨️This year, 2025, marks the 25th anniversary of #InternationalMotherLanguagesDay — a worldwide holiday to celebrate multilingualism and linguistic diversity. With over 7,100 languages spoken worldwide, this date is essential in raising awareness about our world’s language diversity

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Local News from Around the World

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The tragic death of a Nepali student in an Indian educational institute highlights the importance of addressing mental health, safety, and the treatment of international students in educational institutions.

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Medios indígenas y afrodescendientes de México demandan condiciones para garantizar su sostenibilidad y autonomía En @globalvoices.org 👇 es.globalvoices.org/2025/02/18/m... #MediosIndígenas #México #Autonomía

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The removal of fact-checking on Meta, the social media platform, will have a significant impact on the work of professionals committed to combating disinformation and false information.

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The war has exacerbated the challenges faced by this community in Ukraine. The number of people with disabilities has increased due to injuries from the war.

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‘Digital journalism allows us to think about the responsible use of technology,’ explains Juan Vázquez Méndez.

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This year marks the first new year since UNESCO approved China’s application to include customs of the Spring Festival to its “Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.”

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