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Slain Journalist Mohamed Ben Khalifa Captured Libya’s Turmoil (1/23/2019)- Slain journalist Ben Khalifa, captured Libya's turmoil as ferocious militias fight for control as well… 
A New App for Political Dissidents Under Authoritarian Rule (1/22/2019)- A new academic paper from University of California, Santa Barbara is quite unique in that… 
Growing Crackdown on Activists and Rights Groups in India (1/22/2019)- The Indian government intensified its harassment and at times prosecution of critics in 2018, Human… 
Who Was Martin Luther King Jr? (1/21/2019)- Martin Luther King Jr. who embodied the civil rights movement, was assassinated more than 50… 
Sudanese-American Politician Who Organized Protests Goes Missing (1/21/2019)- Sudanese-American politician, Rudwan Dawod who organized protests in Sudan goes missing Friday, two days after… 
Crackdown Against Critics Intensifies in the Philippines (1/21/2019)- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration heightened its repression in 2018, Human Rights Watch said today… 
Berlusconi’s Back and Running for EU Parliament After Ban Lifted (1/19/2019)- Three-time Italian premier, Berlusconi popular for rebounding from legal woes, personal scandal, heart… 
Indonesian Presidential Candidates Spar Over Corruption (1/18/2019)- Indonesian Presidential candidates spar over corruption in debate focused on terrorism, human rights,… 
Journalist Who Exposed Ghana Soccer Corruption Shot Dead (1/18/2019)- An investigative journalist in Ghana who helped expose a high-ranking official at world… 
Angola’s Oil Reforms: Miracle or Mirage? (1/18/2019)- Angolan President Joao Lourenco makes headline-grabbing changes in nation’s vital oil sector since… 
Kenyan Government Faces Backlash After Chinese Contract Leaks (1/17/2019)- The Kenyan government is struggling to respond to revelations that a multi-billion dollar… 
Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission Relies on Public Solidarity (1/15/2019)- The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is a vital pillar of rule of law… 
Political Repression Tightens Since Cambodia’s Sham Election (1/22/2019)- Cambodia’s P.M. Hun Sen used crackdown on rights and a bogus election to tighten his… 
Vietnam Intensifies Crackdown on Rights With Systemic Suppression (1/21/2019)- Vietnam intensified its systemic suppression of basic civil and political rights during 2018, Human Rights… 
Burmese Human Rights Violations Spike Throughout 2018 (1/21/2019)- The Myanmar government committed grave abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other ethnic minorities throughout 2018,… 
Billionaire Mo Ibrahim Calls on Sudan to Stop Protest Crackdown (1/21/2019)- Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim calls on president al-Bashir to stop deadly crackdown of 30 year… 
It Been the Bleakest Year in Decades for Russian Human Rights (1/21/2019)- Russian government relentlessly reduced space for peaceful dissent, political opposition, and civic activism in Russia… 
Continued Repression in China is Major Danger to Global Stability (1/21/2019)- China’s government tightened its grip on all aspects of society in 2018, Human Rights Watch… The following list of nations, although not exhaustive, is another great way for you to explore world democracy at DC. Click any country for the latest articles!
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towards more democracy in the world
The world democracy movement is being driven forward by the relentless advances of technology that have defined our era. The internet is the modern version of the printing press on steroids. We are living in an era of world democracy protest that rivals the largest political eruptions of people power in history, while at the same time the number of individuals taking part is on an unrivaled historical scale. The time is now to show your support for the democracy movements across the plant. This will be a definitive time in history. Which side are you on?
Oscars Documentary Shortlist Has Five Films on Human Rights (1/23/2019)- Five of the 15 shortlisted films for Best Documentary (out of 166 eligible titles) are… A New App for Political Dissidents Under Authoritarian Rule (1/22/2019)- A new academic paper from University of California, Santa Barbara is quite unique in that… 
Zimbabwe and Congo Now World’s Top Human Rights Concerns (1/21/2019)- The human rights issues of 2018 have spilled over into current events, particularly DRC and… 
Thousands Worldwide Join Women’s March (1/20/2019)- Marches were planned in Europe, the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Israel,… 
Shockwaves in Ivory Coast After Gbagbo’s Acquittal by ICC (1/16/2019)- The International Criminal Court in a stunning decision on Tuesday acquitted former Ivorian president Laurent… 
Board Game ‘Who’s She?’ Spotlights Famous Women in History (1/10/2019)- Board game for both boys and girls by Zuzanna Kozerska-Girard, is being sold at a… 
Poster Exhibit Illustrates History of Battles for Women’s Rights (1/9/2019)- Poster exhibit from 20 years collection by Stephen Lewis illustrates history of battles for women's… 
Multiple Films Take on Life of Iconic Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg (12/27/2018)- As Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recovers from recent surgery for early stage lung cancer, two… 
Nevada Becomes 1st US State with Female-Majority Legislature (12/21/2018)- Nevada became the 1st U.S. State with female majority Legislature on Tuesday when officials in… 
Documentary: Women, Social Media And The Revolution (12/12/2018)- Social media can drive social change or even spark revolutions. Women around the world use… 
Pro-Reform Female Iranian Journalist Sentenced to Jail (12/2/2018)- Iranian's revolutionary court has sentenced a female pro-reform journalist to a nearly 13-year prison term… 
Will Germany Mandate a Quota for Women in Parliament? (11/18/2018)- The woman campaigning to succeed Angela Merkel as head of Germany's Christian Democrats (CDU) said… 
Notre Dame to Cover Up Murals of Columbus in New World (1/23/2019)- The University of Notre Dame will cover murals in a campus building that depict Christopher… 
How Immigration Policy Could Kill Dreamer’s Rhodes Award (1/12/2019)- Immigration policy could kill dreamers Rhodes award, where students get the chance to study in… Board Game ‘Who’s She?’ Spotlights Famous Women in History (1/10/2019)- Board game for both boys and girls by Zuzanna Kozerska-Girard, is being sold at a… 
Former Classmates Team Up To Create Voting App For Millennials (1/8/2019)- Howard University grads Wen-kuni Ceant and Jordan Wilson teamed up to create a voting app… 
Trump Mocks Indian PM for Building Afghan Library (1/3/2019)- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday mocked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for funding a… 
Colombia Offers Additional Education Spending to End Protests (12/17/2018)- Colombia offers $1.42 billion additional education spending on public higher education as student strike protesting… Join the World Democracy Movement With DC!
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