Stories from 4 February 2016
Will Armenian Civil Society Remain Electric?
"Thanks to #ElectricYerevan we see there are other better possibilities. That was a first great step."
Pakistani Women Are Reclaiming Public Spaces, One Teacup at a Time
Pakistani women wage a campaign to carve out their own safe space in a realm where they've not typically been welcome.
Political Interference? The Culling of Japan's Broadcasters Culminates in a Respected Journalist's Ouster
"Pressure from the Abe government? All newscasters critical of the government have been taken off the air, one after the other."
Twitter-Based Doodling Community Inspires Creativity Across Eastern and Central Europe
Dozens of artists and amateurs take part in a Twitter-based drawing initiative every week with the aim of bringing more fun and art to the Internet.
Malaysia's ‘Toxic’ Politics Are Similar to ‘Game of Thrones’, Says Prime Minister's Brother
"The future terrifies me: I just can't see how our institutions can recover, how our political atmosphere can become less toxic, how our international reputation can be repaired."
Colorized Photos Show Manila in Ruins After the Second World War
"100,000 Filipinos perished, government buildings lay in ruins—and Manila was Pearl of the Orient no more."
Amid Political Posturing and Dancehall Vibes, Jamaica Finally Announces Election Date
"Jamaica is in need of a leader who is truly interested in laying aside partisan politics...What I witnessed in the video is hyped up bravado and noise..."
Why Is a Russian Art Museum Granting Free Admission to Women Wearing 4-Inch Stilettos?
The music video has 32 million views in just three weeks. Even for one of Russia’s most popular rock bands, Leningrad’s new song stands out as an exceptionally popular hit.
The Movement for Affordable and Accessible Sanitary Napkins in South Asia
In Bangladesh, India and Nepal, efforts are underway to provide women with a sanitary napkin they can afford in order to improve health and remove social stigmas attached to menstruation.
