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20 June 2013

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‘Qandisha', the Women's Webzine that is Ruffling Feathers in Morocco

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A webzine for women in Morocco is causing a stir for its frank treatment of religion and sexuality. Global Voices recently caught up with the founder, Fedoua Miski.

14 June 2013

Kazakh Minister Fired as Netizens Criticize Pension Plans

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A Facebook-driven reaction to the government's attempt to ram through a pension reform without public discussion has given people approaching retirement age in Kazakhstan a rare voice. The republic's Social Affairs...

12 June 2013

No Witnesses? No Rape, Says Pakistan's Islamic Council

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A ruling by Pakistan's Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) dismissing DNA as primary evidence in rape cases has received much flak from activists in the country. The ruling has its fair share of supporters though, with some happy that there is a legitimate institution pondering religious issues in Pakistan.

7 June 2013

Putin Loses His First Lady & RuNet Snarks

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A three-person TV crew from Russia 24 standing in an empty Kremlin hallway, the black-suited reporter with her arms awkwardly crossed—that was the initial audience to Vladimir Putin’s announcement today, that he and his wife Lyudmila have split.

4 June 2013

Tunisian FEMEN Activist Faces New Charges

As Tunisian FEMEN activist Amina Tyler is set to appear before a judge to face new charges on June 5, the secular opposition's lack of support to the young woman is met with criticism.

30 May 2013

#SafeCityPledge: Indians Take a Stand Online for Women's Safety

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A Twitter campaign has Indians flooding social media with personal promises to combat sexual harassment and sexism.

28 May 2013

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LGBTQ Rights in Puerto Rico Slowly Improve Step by Step

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A battle is currently unleashing in discussions over LGBTQ rights in Puerto Rico. In recent weeks both advances and setbacks have been seen. Groups in favor of LGBTQ rights and Christian fundamentalist groups intensely lobby to influence the Legislature.

25 May 2013

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Tunisia: FEMEN Activist Faces Possession of Pepper Spray Charge

Tunisian FEMEN activist Amina Tyler, 19, is set to appear before a court on May 30 to face a charge of "non-authorized possession of pepper spray." If convicted the young woman could spend up to six months in prison.

24 May 2013

South Korea's Child Porn Law Blasted for Restricting Freedom of Expression

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A new youth protection law in South Korea, meant to protect children by clamping down on child pornography, is being assailed for its broad language that labels net users who unknowingly downloaded suspicious content and artists who depict children in their work as criminals.

22 May 2013

'14 Million: Life, Family & Liberty’ Movement Sparks Controversy in Ecuador

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"14 million" is a citizen initiative that seeks to protect the rights of the family by opposing the free distribution of the day-after pill and other family planning policies in Ecuador. Even though part of the citizenry supports the movement, others -including President Rafael Correa- reject the group's ideas.

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