Stories about Human Rights from July, 2016
If I Had a Gun
"When I think about the times I've been attacked or threatened or I've seen violence, I can't think of one instance when a gun would have improved the outcome."
Angola's 15+2 Activists Released From Prison as They Await Appeal
The 17 activists were originally detained in June 2015, accused of organizing a rebellion. They say they were only discussing peaceful methods of protest.
Puerto Ricans Won't Accept US-Imposed Austerity Without a Fight
With the federal fiscal control board imposed by the recent signing of PROMESA into law, Puerto Ricans have taken to the streets and social media to protest.
The Radio Soap Opera That Revived a Genre and Put the Ecuadorian Lesbian Community on the Map
“Mariana Is So Lesbian” accomplishes several objectives: reviving a genre, advocating for lesbians' rights, and exploring the experiences of those who lived in Ecuador when homosexuality was still a crime.
For Refugees at Katsikas Camp, Life Remains in Limbo
As the Greek summer intensifies, the refugees of Katsikas Camp—plus some 50,000 others stuck across Greece—wait in vain for some of the vague promises of the EU-Turkey deal to materialise.
Tax Evasion or Political Journalism? Private Newspaper’s Battle With Zambian Government Continues
Unpaid taxes, arrests, alleged police brutality and upcoming elections have convoluted public perspective on whether Zambia's main independent newspaper should be allowed to remain operational.
#IAmNotAfraidToSayIt: Ukrainian Social Media Users Break the Silence on Sexual Violence
A Facebook hashtag started by a Ukrainian activist is overflowing with users sharing their stories and experiences of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and domestic violence.
According to the Indian People, The Real Brexit Happened In 1947
Brexit could have huge implications on global economics, trade and politics -- but India has a unique perspective on the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
Defying Police Harassment, the Macedonian Colorful Revolutionaries Continue to Chant “Freedom”
Detainments, "spectacular arrests" and other forms of intimidation are being used against Colorful Revolution protesters, who refuse to back down in the face of harassment and abuse of power.
Twenty Hostages Killed and Thirteen Rescued as Dhaka Hostage Siege Ends in Tragedy
"Let us stop protecting those who did nothing to stop this day from coming to pass. Let us not draw up excuses for people and ideologies that inspire such acts."
Will Outrage Over Recent Murders Help Honduran Environmental Activists Achieve Their Goal?
Recent murders are affecting indigenous people’s efforts to protect the environment.
The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: Brexit, Brexit Everywhere
This week, we take you to the Caribbean, Brazil, Russia, Tanzania and Azerbaijan.