Indonesian seeks to empower women in several domains with main objective of implanting road safety at the heart of her women’s empowerment startup.
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China Dismisses Criticism About Mass Detentions At UN
China on Tuesday rejected criticism of its treatment of ethnic Muslims, telling the U.N. that accusations of rights abuses were “politically driven.”
URGENT: DC Author and Hong Kong Protest Leader Facing Jail
Democracy Chronicles author Benny Tai emailed asking that we do our best to share this call for help. Benny and his friends will stand trial in Hong Kong on November 19.
Serious Scrutiny Of China Abuses Needed At UN Rights Gathering
Activists called on U.N. to pressure China this week to account for alleged human rights violations including suspected mass detention of 1M Muslim Uighurs.
Human Rights Watch Alleges Pervasive North Korea Sexual Abuse
Human Rights Watch calls for immediate action to stop what it says is widespread sexual abuse in North Korea following its 86 page report released Thursday.
Thai Rap Battle! Government Responds to Rap Slam With Own Tune
Most fans of rap and hip-hop would find “Thailand 4.0” lame. It features a melodic sampling of the national anthem and lyrics such as “There are many talented Thais, if we work together”.
China Exports Knowledge Of Censoring the Internet Worldwide
China is exporting knowledge on how to restrict internet worldwide which stifle dissent and free flow of information, and tighten their grip on power.
Female Afghan Graffiti Artist Seeks Change Through Murals
36-year-old Shamsia Hassani is Afghanistan’s first (and likely only) female graffiti artist and is seeking change in war torn Kabul through murals.
Rap Slamming Thailand’s Military Junta Gets 23 Million YouTube Hits
Director of viral rap video slamming Thailand’s military Junta get 23 million YouTube hits says artists behind it has no intention of hiding from police.
Malala Yousafzai To Receive Harvard Award For Activism
Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzaiis being honored by Harvard University for her work promoting girls’ education by the 2018 Gleitsman Award.