Stories about Digital Activism from May, 2015
Open Letter to President Obama From a Bahraini Human Rights Defender
AlMahafdah, a former political detainee in Bahrain, asks President Obama to "be the voice of the people of Bahrain" when he meets the crown prince of the kingdom on Wednesday.
Fed Up With ‘Political’ Blocking, Russia and Ukraine Appeal to Facebook
Ukrainians and Russians are unhappy about Facebook allowing "politically motivated" takedowns of posts they say are being reported for violations by masses of "Kremlin supporters."
Why Arabic Script on the Walls Might Not Stop Public Urination in Dhaka
"There is only one toilet in the capital Dhaka for every 150,000 people, out of which many are not usable."
‘Their Freedom Is Their Right': A Campaign for Prisoners of Conscience in the Arab World
Three human rights organizations launch a social media campaign to raise awareness about prisoners of conscience throughout the Arab World.
Leaked Emails Reveal What Vladimir Putin Tells World Leaders at Private Meals
The leaked emails can be sorted into three types of reports: menu options for meetings, summaries of the catering services, and—most interestingly—outlines of Putin's conversations with his guests.
The Cherán Indigenous Community in Mexico Finds Its Voice in Homegrown Media
A closer look at the community media outlets in Cherán, which declared political self-governance and self-defense in 2011.
Macedonian Women Form Human Shield Around Police to Keep Protests Peaceful
The women were participating in a second day of protests demanding justice after leaked recordings seemed to show officials tried to cover up a 2011 murder by a police officer.
Macedonian Police Unleash Water Cannons and Batons on Anti-Government Protesters
Authorities brutally cracked down on people protesting the government's alleged attempts to cover up the murder of a man at the hands of a police officer.
Pro-Russian Videos Get Fake Views With Help From Malware
A group of unknown hackers have been infecting Internet users' computers with malware, using them to inflate views on a handful of pro-Russian videos.
Private Initiatives Take the Helm in Solving Europe's Shipwreck Crisis
"With this project, we want to draw attention to the fact that it shouldn't be our aim - but that of the EU."
Teachers Strike in Colombia Leaves More Than 8 Million Students Without Class
The Federation of Colombian Education Workers has led Colombian teachers to go on strike to improve teachers' rights throughout the country
Let's Change How the United Nations Secretary General is Chosen
The UN Secretary-General plays a crucial role in tackling global challenges. The 1 for 7 billion campaign is looking to improve the selection process for the UN's top job.