Global Voices · Citizen media stories from March 2012

March, 2012

Monthly archive

Featured stories from March 2012

South Asia: Every Day Is Earth Hour for Us

Today many countries of the world are observing Earth Hour, an event to make people aware of the climate change by turning off their non-essential lights for one hour. Millions of people in South Asia have no access to electricity and the demand of electricity is much bigger than supply.
Mexico: One Year After Birth of “Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity”

Mexicans speak out about the first anniversary of the beginning of the “Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity,” which is related to the death of activist and former poet Javier Sicilia's son during the "war" the current administration has declared against organized crime.

31 March 2012
Brazil: “Kilombos”, Stories of Slaves Bridging Three Continents

Written by Sara Moreira · Latin America
31 March 2012
South Asia: Every Day Is Earth Hour for Us

Written by Rezwan · South Asia
31 March 2012
Mexico: One Year After Birth of “Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity”

Written by J. Tadeo · Latin America

Stories from March, 2012

31 March 2012

Slovakia: Paying More Due to Corruption in the Area of State Tenders

Written by Tibor Blazko · Eastern & Central Europe

Tibor Blazko highlights the ongoing public debate on corruption in the area of state tenders in Slovakia.

Bolivia: The Wandering Hands of the Santa Cruz Mayor

Written by Eduardo Avila · Latin America

Santa Cruz Mayor Percy Fernández is in hot water because of his apparent inappropriate touching of city council member Desirée Bravo, which was caught on tape by the media during...

South Sudan may hold the record as the newest nation in the world but this may no longer hold if the developing situation in Zambia in which advocates of an...

Bulgaria: Students Protest Teacher's Dismissal

Written by Rayna St. · Quick Reads · Eastern & Central Europe

Chile: Open Letter to Daniel Zamudio Goes Viral

Written by Silvia Viñas · Quick Reads · Latin America

Georgia: Tongue-in-cheek development forecast

Written by Onnik Krikorian · Quick Reads · Central Asia & Caucasus

Philippines: Petition Against Magnetite Mining

Written by Mong Palatino · Quick Reads · East Asia

East Timor: Early Warning Early Response Mapping System

Written by Mong Palatino · Quick Reads · East Asia

Myanmar: Responsible Tourism

Written by Mong Palatino · Quick Reads · East Asia

Human Rights Mapping in Cambodia

Written by Mong Palatino · East Asia

Human rights advocates in Cambodia have been using online maps to document, monitor, and expose human rights violations across the country. Some of the maps track land conflicts, media killings,...

India: Is God Now An Industry?

Written by Rezwan · Quick Reads · South Asia

Taiwan: Failed ‘Made in Taiwan’ Clothing Promise Disappoints

Written by 鄭國威 · East Asia

Upon its success in establishing its market, former 'Made-in-Taiwan' fashion brand, Lativ, has decided to relocate its production line overseas. Many of its supporters feel betrayed.

India: Media And The State

Written by Rezwan · Quick Reads · South Asia

India, Bangladesh: Caught In The Cyber War

Written by Rezwan · South Asia

A cyber war between Bangladesh and India broke out last month as Bangladeshi hackers defaced Indian border security Force's website in protest of the recent border killings by BSF. Indian...