Human rights organizations call for an immediate physical and digital ceasefire in GazaThis plea stresses action by governments, international bodies, and tech firmsWritten by Global Voices MENA31 October 2023
In Azerbaijan, public transportation does not welcome trans passengers Reported incidents are just the tip of the icebergWritten by Sahar Jahan30 October 2023
Deconstructing the ‘beheaded babies’ misinformation in Israel’s war on GazaHow the consequences of misinformation contribute to real-life violence against PalestiniansWritten by Safa27 October 2023
Decoding Chinese views on Palestine-Israel: Interview with independent journalist Vivian WuChina may focus on Palestine to bolster its influence in the Middle EastWritten by Filip Noubel27 October 2023
Interview with Israeli-American journalist Joel Schalit: ‘Israel's government wants to put a formal end to democracy’The Middle East is too important to Western politics not to have professional local media to consultWritten by Filip Noubel26 October 2023
Google denies Hong Kong police request to remove ‘seditious’ film about media tycoon Jimmy Lai from YouTubeSeventy-one percent of content removal requests come from HK policeWritten by Hong Kong Free Press26 October 2023
Legislating technology and the internet: Interview with Internet Society's Callum VogeNavigating free expression, privacy, security and digital sovereigntyWritten by Ameya Nagarajan25 October 2023
Vanishing memory: Commemorative plaques to victims of Soviet era disappear in Russia amid war and new repressionsThe grassroots initiative started almost 10 years ago to heal historical wounds Written by Alena Moricheva25 October 2023
New policy requires Chinese influencers to display their personal information on WeiboBloggers are concerned the new policy will lead to bullying and harassmentWritten by Oiwan Lam23 October 2023
Civil society organizations call on tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights in times of crisisWe unite, urging tech companies to combat online hate against PalestiniansWritten by Global Voices MENA23 October 2023
Malaysian editor of banned book faces police probe for seditionThe book was banned three years ago for 'disrespect' of the coat of armsWritten by Mong Palatino22 October 2023
Portraits of exile: Iranian ‘soldier of justice’ Sholeh PakravanThe endless violence of execution must come to an endWritten by Maryam Mirza20 October 2023
Landmark decision: Supreme Court of India rejects same-sex marriageHalf a decade post-decriminalization, LGBTQ+ rights still at a standstillWritten by Kanav Narayan Sahgal20 October 2023
Is there a double standard in how foreign-funded Persian media covers the opposition?Censorship has led to a divide between state and independent mediaWritten by Fred Petrossian19 October 2023
Still fighting the natives: A march for Palestine in LondonA report from the National March for Palestine in LondonWritten by The Battleground18 October 2023
Anti-war activist punk musician from Yakutia detained in KazakhstanHe waited four months for a humanitarian visa to go to GermanyWritten by Holod Media, Daria Dergacheva18 October 2023
Youth in the Balkans should be able to recognize disinformation with malign intent, Slovenian expert saysDifferent age groups in societies should be approached differentlyWritten by Metamorphosis Foundation17 October 2023
‘I can see the entirety of the sky now’: Australian journalist Cheng Lei is now freeShe spent three years in a Chinese prison over espionage allegationsWritten by Mong Palatino17 October 2023
‘New Bloom': A rare leftist media voice in TaiwanThe primary split in Taiwanese politics is between independence and unification with ChinaWritten by Filip Noubel16 October 2023
Confessions from a Chinese censorship worker"I wish this censorship system would be abandoned sooner."Written by Oiwan Lam16 October 2023
Brazil: Communicators and activists from marginalized communities discuss online harassment and how they protect themselvesCommunicators from minority groups are frequently targeted by attacksWritten by Agência MuralTranslated by Liam Anderson13 October 2023