Stories from 29 January 2025
Global Voices statement on the U.S. foreign aid freeze
The abrupt halt in funding is already having devastating effects, with NGOs worldwide facing job losses, operational shutdowns, and critical service disruptions.
Belarussian leader Lukashenka reduced his total votes in the ‘elections’ to not surpass the ‘big brother’
“He still did not dare to surpass his ‘big brother’, but came close to his result: Vladimir Putin, according to the official version, gained 87.28% in last year’s elections.”
Interview with the author of a new French–Ewe dictionary in Togo
Slowly but surely, linguistic communities are benefiting from initiatives to promote local languages. A French–Ewe dictionary is now accessible, aimed at boosting language learning in West Africa.
Girls win: The UN condemns Ecuador and Nicaragua for forced pregnancies
The UN Human Rights Committee condemned Ecuador and Nicaragua for forcing three girl survivors of sexual violence to become mothers, marking a global milestone in reproductive rights.