Stories about Media & Journalism from December, 2024
Data Narratives Civic Media Observatory: Country Reports
The reports examined the complexities of the data governance landscape across the five countries through the lens of the data narratives and counter-narratives that shape conversations in each country.
How the UN Cybercrime Convention 2023 can pose a threat to human rights defenders and exiled journalists
The convention must include mandatory dual criminality clauses, respect human rights safeguards, establishing that no cooperation will be provided in cases that could result in violations of fundamental rights.
Greek state suppresses peaceful protestors commemorating 2008 police killing of a boy
On December 6, Greek police intervened in demonstrations commemorating the death of a 15-year-old boy fatally shot by police back on December 6, 2008. The intervention led to the arrests of over 100 people.
Year in review: Climate justice remained a pressing issue for the Caribbean in 2024
Nearly 40 percent of Caribbean-based Global Voices stories this year were about the environment: a look back at some of the climate-focused posts that defined the past year across the archipelago.
Exploring the depths of Nepali poetry: A conversation with poet Bhupeen
In an email interview, poet Bhupeen Khadka shared insights into his literary path, poetry's social impact, and Nepali poetry's evolving role in global literature.
Mali adopts openly anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
In Africa, there is a growing trend towards the criminalization of homosexuality. The recent change in Malian legislation is a prime example.
The future of truth: Carlos Hernández-Echevarría on fact-checking and AI
Fact-checkers create communities of engaged individuals who actively work to prevent disinformation, becoming more aware and critical of the information they encounter both online and offline.
New documentary explores Sri Lanka’s Buddhist supremacy and minority communities
Sri Lankan Filmmaker Sulochona Peiris talks about her latest documentary, which explores how contested religious sites incite complex ethnic tensions between Sri Lanka's Buddhist Sinhalese and Hindu Tamil communities.
Scholars highlight trends for media freedom across Africa in panel in Accra
Dr. Winston Mano of University of Westminster in London took a deep dive into “Afrokology,” a term that summarizes the expansive efforts to decolonize the emerging research about Africa.
A reactive approach? Examining Pakistan government’s measures in response to alleged Umrah Visa abuse
Pakistan's Umrah Visa crackdown appears superficial, addressing symptoms rather than the deep-rooted economic challenges driving desperate citizens to seek alternative survival strategies.
A veteran Jamaican journalist is murdered, shocking the country and heightening security concerns
Gayle was a well respected court reporter and much loved by her media colleagues, all of whom were deeply shocked by her murder.
Global Voices Summit 2024: Where have all the bloggers gone?
Blogging has changed over time, making the online space in which people are expressing themselves more valuable than ever.
Women in public positions in North Macedonia are easy targets of hate speech
Despite visible progress in the fight for women’s rights, increased representation in politics and greater attention to issues affecting women, the tendency to express contempt and insult them persists.
In Azerbaijan, authorities are again targeting journalists, in a new wave of arrests
The authorities in Baku insist none of the criticisms are true, instead accusing those critical of the regime of double standards, bias and meddling in the country's internal matters.
Gabon: New constitution closes chapter on Bongo family’s reign
On November 16, 2024, more than a year after military officers seized control of Gabon, Gabonese citizens will have the opportunity to vote in a referendum for a new constitution.
Online safety or censorship? Malaysia’s parliament passes two contentious media bills
“These measures risk transforming Malaysia’s digital spaces into stricter and highly regulated environments, stifling open discourse and innovation while entrenching state control over the internet.”
How death threats, job losses, and lack of protection affect whistleblowers in West Africa
Across Africa, corruption remains a critical barrier to development, undermining democratic institutions, slowing economic growth, contributing to governmental instability, and fueling organized crime and general insecurity.
In Burkina Faso, the artist Fasky uses photography to promote resilience and social engagement
In Africa, artistic gatherings serve as excellent platforms for activists aiming to draw attention to social issues and human rights.