The NGO Act Amendment Bill imposes heavy fines and prison sentences on NGOs and their directors should they breach the law.
Protests articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political protests are a human right, political right and civil liberty to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interest. Today, pro-democracy protests and freedom of speech remain under threat. Also take a look at our articles on the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Turkey, and the Tea Party.
32 Factory Workers and Supporters in China Detained, Disappeared
Authorities in China have seized 18 supporters in 5 cities—Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan after Jasic Technology saw workers form union.
Indonesian Rights Groups Decry West Papuan Arrests
Indonesian human rights groups decried the arrests made of West Papuan students and pro-independence activists after Sunday’s peaceful rally.
Arrests of West Papua Protesters Highlights Suppression of Dissent
Indonesian authorities arrested hundreds of demonstrators across West Papua and other parts of Indonesia on December 1 in a pro-independence protests.
Georgian Opposition Protests Alleged Election Irregularities
Tens of thousands of people Georgian opposition protested on Sunday against last week’s run-off presidential election, which they believe were rigged.
Police Water-Cannon Brussels Yellow Vest Protesters
Friday, Brussels police water cannon and teargassed “yellow vest” anti-tax movement inspired by France’s who in protest hurled rocks at Premier’s office.
Excessive Use of Force During Haitian Protests is a Disaster
In response to violence in Haiti following Petrocaribe protests, Amnesty International demands authorities to avoid use of excessive force during protest.
Iranian Doctors Protest Outside Parliament For Detained Colleague
Iranian doctors protest outside Iran’s parliament to demand hospital treatment for detained human rights activist who has been on hunger strike for months.
Tunisian Civil Servants Strike in Protest for Pay Raises
Tunisian civil servants have gone on strike around the country to protest the failure of negotiations with the government for wage increases.
VIDEO: Talking Philanthropic Art And Social Responsibility
Making art available to more people requires putting in the necessary work to support artists and allow a wider audience to encounter art worldwide.