On these pages we summarize more extensive Global Voices coverage of major news events through blogs and citizen media worldwide. If you have suggestions for new special coverage pages, please email us.
Syria Protests 2011/12
Following protest movements in countries such as Tunisia and Egypt, some Syrians called for their own “Day of Anger” on February 5, 2011. Real protests did not flare until until March 15 however; since then up to 150 demonstrators have been reported as being killed as security forces clamp down.
International Relations & Security
This special series is the result of a partnership between Global Voices and the International Relations and Security Network (ISN) in Switzerland who have commissioned Global Voices authors to seek out citizen voices worldwide
SlutWalks 2011/12
In April 2011, a new type of protest march evolved: the SlutWalks represent a debate against the idea that women induce rapes by dressing sexually, like ‘sluts’. The first march took place after a representative of the Toronto police, Canada, called for women to avoid dressing like sluts to stay safe from rapes. It has since been replicated around the world.
Egypt Elections 2011/12
An overview of Egypt's first post-revolution parliamentary and presidential elections. New parties have been formed and banned groups are being allowed to enter the elections for the first time; the remnants of Mubarak's regime are also fighting for their place.
Refugees
It's hard to put a figure on the number of displaced people in the world and there are different reasons as to why they relocate. Here we collect Global Voices coverage on this topic, and provide selected resources.
Eurovision Azerbaijan 2012
Azerbaijan's victory in 2011's competition means Eurovision will descend on capital Baku in 2012, and as a result issues surrounding human rights, corruption and democracy in the country have come under the spotlight. Some activists in the oil-rich former Soviet republic hope that the staging of such an international competition might yet result in some positive change. With Azeri activists and journalists continuing to be imprisoned for their views, others are less than convinced.
Indigenous Rights
There are up to 370 million indigenous people in the world, speaking more than 4,000 languages, and living in more than 70 countries. Indigenous peoples have resisted time, colonization, genocide, epidemics and wars, and are now reemerging with louder voices across the globe.
Europe in Crisis
This special coverage aims to give a voice to those normal people living with the social, political and financial consequences of Europe's financial bailouts, in Greece, Ireland and Portugal. But the series will not just be about protest - we hope to capture the breadth of reflection and debate that have been provoked in these countries by the bailouts, and feature ideas and alternatives that respond to the difficult times.
Kony 2012
A video and campaign aimed at making Ugandan guerilla leader and wanted war criminal Joseph Kony “famous” in order to raise support for his arrest has swept the Internet by storm, prompting a wave of backlash.
#Occupy Worldwide
A series of global protests against economic inequality and corporate greed calling for the “occupation” of different cities, banks, and public squares began in September 2011 with “Occupy Wall Street” in New York City. Soon after, similar demonstrations were organized around the world in a decentralized and leaderless movement organized by citizens.
Caucasus Conflict Voices
Peace is elusive in the South Caucasus. With media in the region often resorting to propaganda and misinformation, few opportunities exist for objective reporting or moderate voices on the conflict to be heard. Global Voices has set up this special coverage page to help address the information gap.
Russia Elections 2011/12
Russia's 2011 parliamentary election triggered what no one expected - mass demonstrations protesting the numerous reports of vote rigging and election violations. The overwhelming numbers (over 60,000 protesters in Moscow alone and around 100,000 protesters all over the country), have created an energy and feeling of empowerment that Russians have not experienced for nearly two decades. Looking forward, 2012 will see the presidential election in March.
Languages and the Internet
The arrival of the Internet age has already radically changed the way we communicate. We have developed this page to track the relationship of languages and the Internet, looking at use of language online, and the development and preservation of language in an increasingly digital world.
Bahrain Protests 2011/12
Bahrain is one of several countries to stage protests in the so-called Arab revolution time-table inspired by uprisings in Tunisa and Egypt. Police have forcibly quashed demonstrations across the country. Both videos and photos of the crackdown are dodging internet censors and making their way around the web.
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