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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cesar Chavez, the Sinful Saint

A new portrait of labor leader Cesar Chavez portrays him as a visionary with tragic flaws and often insensitive tendencies, amid accusations of decades of sexual abuse against women and girls.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: Matriarch of the Sagi Jacu village was a symbol of resistance

Ivanira dos Santos da Silva, a matriarch of the Sagi Jacu village, became a symbol of indigenous resistance in Brazil as her community fights for land demarcation amidst real estate speculation and agribusiness threats.

Mar 22 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The mistake of separating struggles

Activist Phumi Mtetwa began organizing politically at a young age during the fight against apartheid in South Africa and later played a crucial role in securing rights for the LGBTQIA+ community in the post-apartheid Constitution.

Mar 22 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The collapse of the myth of César Chávez, the Latino icon accused of sexual abuse of minors

César Chávez, a prominent figure in the fight for Latino civil rights in the U.S., has recently been accused of sexually abusing minors, challenging his legacy.

Mar 21 • 04:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG condemns sexual assault at Delta community festival, orders arrests

The Nigerian government has condemned sexual assaults at a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, and has ordered arrests of the perpetrators.

Mar 21 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Right to Education at Stake

The Pirituba Subprefecture in São Paulo has closed a school on Indigenous land due to imminent collapse risk, highlighting long-standing safety issues and the impact on the community's cultural identity.

Mar 21 • 00:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon Caruaru carries out action with free services in Caruaru, find out more

Procon Caruaru is hosting a free service event on March 23 to promote consumer rights during Consumer Month.

Mar 20 • 21:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence Will Not Replace This Work. Social Workers Are an Untapped Resource in Strengthening Communities

Social workers are increasingly involved in political activism, advocating for various marginalized groups and shifting the focus of their work from individual aid to community-oriented support.

Mar 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Stop raping women, netizens demand justice over assault claims at Delta community festival

Social media outrage has surged following reports of sexual assault against women during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria, with users demanding justice and accountability from authorities.

Mar 20 • 12:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Olympians speak out against Iran's public execution of champion wrestler Saleh Mohammadi

The execution of 19-year-old Iranian wrestler Saleh Mohammadi has drawn significant condemnation from the international sports community.

Mar 19 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: firefighter shot and killed community dog Abacate in Toledo, police say

A firefighter in Toledo, Brazil, has been identified as the person who shot and killed a community dog named Abacate, with the case now forwarded to the justice system.

Mar 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A couple installed a gate in the middle of provincial route 12: what did the government of Chubut say

A couple installed a gate on provincial route 12 in Chubut, asserting the road is on private property, despite local outcry.

Mar 19 • 16:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: We Have No Water and No Toilets, Families Tell Human Rights Commission

Residents of Centane, Eastern Cape, express their frustrations to the South African Human Rights Commission about serious water and sanitation failures affecting their community.

Mar 19 • 06:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In the middle of the highway, she jumped from a moving truck but no one imagined what she was protecting: 'She risked everything for freedom'

A cow, deemed unfit for the dairy industry, escapes from a moving truck on a Buenos Aires highway, becoming an unlikely symbol of freedom.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish PEN: Freedom of Speech Award to Janette Grönfors

The Finnish PEN has awarded its 2026 Freedom of Speech Prize to human rights activist Janette Grönfors for her work on behalf of the rights of the Romani community.

Mar 19 • 05:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lawmakers and community leaders react to ‘indefensible’ César Chávez sexual abuse allegations

Lawmakers and union leaders in the US reacted with shock to allegations of sexual abuse against labor organizer César Chávez, revealed in a recent investigation.

Mar 18 • 22:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Abuse in Quilmes: she was walking down the street and a young man groped her

A woman in Quilmes, Argentina, was groped by a young man while walking in broad daylight, prompting local outrage and calls for the assailant's identification.

Mar 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Resident confesses to throwing hot liquid on community dog sleeping in front of her house, defense says

Cacilda Ferreira de Almeida confessed to throwing hot liquid on a community dog named Johnny, which was sleeping at her door, prompting protests for justice from animal rights advocates in Goiânia.

Mar 18 • 10:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The principal of the high school shaken by student protests speaks out: this is resistance to change

The principal of a Lithuanian high school, shaken by student protests, suggests that the unrest stems from resistance to change within the school community after her appointment.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Community Garden, Organic Production, Without Sanitation: How the 'Marielle Vive' Camp is in Valinhos

The Marielle Vive camp in Valinhos, Brazil, established in 2018, is home to approximately 800 people and focuses on organic food production through a central communal garden.

Mar 17 • 23:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Equality will ask the Judiciary to prevent repeat offenders from evading jail with community service

The Ministry of Equality in Spain is advocating for stricter measures against repeat offenders of domestic violence, pushing for them to serve jail time instead of community service.

Mar 17 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman in SC defends killing loose dogs and says someone has to do a 'little job' during session; VIDEO

Councilman Osni Novack from Major Vieira, Brazil, controversially advocated for the killing of loose dogs during a council meeting, citing safety concerns after reports of dog attacks in the community.

Mar 17 • 18:22 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Opinion: The world has a responsibility to protect Iranians from their terrorist regime

The article discusses the responsibility of the international community to protect Iranians from the actions of their government, asserting that inaction equates to complicity in human rights violations.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Resident Association Fights to the Last: 'If You Put Down Your Weapons, You've Lost the Battle'

An association in Copenhagen is staunchly opposing a municipal decision to turn a local site into a parking lot, despite construction efforts beginning.

Mar 17 • 05:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Witnesses of Death: Details Revealed for the First Time about the al-Qabbo Massacre and Daraya Executions in Rural Damascus

A new investigation reveals the tragic history of mass graves and executions in Daraya, highlighting the community's efforts to document grave crimes during the Syrian conflict.

Mar 16 • 09:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Reimagining Albinism Rights Advocacy

A community outreach program in Malawi aims to combat violence against people with albinism through awareness efforts but struggles with long-term impact and engagement.

Mar 16 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Testimonies: At the height of horrifying abuse, settlers sexually assaulted a Palestinian in front of his family

Witnesses reported that settlers sexually assaulted a Palestinian man in front of his family during an attack on a community in northern Jordan Valley, also threatening other residents.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ear Dog: Public Ministry opens inquiry to investigate the conduct of former police chief in the case

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has initiated an inquiry to investigate former police chief Ulisses Gabriel for suspected irregularities related to the death of a community dog named Orelha, which suffered abuse before its death.

Mar 13 • 19:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In the decree 'Justice for Ear', Lula's government raises fines for animal abuse

The Brazilian government has implemented a decree significantly increasing fines for animal abuse cases, named 'Justice for Ear' after a specific incident involving a community dog.

Mar 13 • 19:19 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Testimonies: Masked Settlers Invaded Community in North of the Jordan Valley, Attacked Residents and Stole Sheep

Masked settlers attacked the Palestinian community of Khirbet Humsa in northern Jordan Valley, injuring residents and stealing livestock.

Mar 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Young migrant worker dies in industrial accident in Buan... Labor community demands thorough investigation

A young migrant worker died in an industrial accident in Buan, prompting calls from the labor union for a thorough investigation and preventive measures.

Mar 13 • 02:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A community program reduces child marriage by more than 80% in northern Nigeria

A community program in northern Nigeria has successfully lowered child marriage rates by over 80% through education and local leader support.

Mar 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Iranian Canadians join Jews in condemning Al Quds Day anti-Israel protests

Iranian Canadians and Jewish community leaders unite in condemning Al Quds Day protests in Canada, highlighting the distress caused by Iran's oppressive regime.

Mar 12 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Attendant who received fake pizza order to report domestic violence says sensitivity was key

A woman made a fake pizza order to alert authorities about domestic violence, highlighting the critical role of sensitivity in such emergency responses.

Mar 12 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senegal's Parliament approves project that increases punishment for LGBT people in the country

Senegal's Parliament has approved a bill that significantly increases punishments for homosexual acts, making it the latest African country to impose stricter penalties on the LGBTQ+ community.

Mar 12 • 11:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex

Senegal's parliament has increased the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison amid ongoing efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ community.

Mar 12 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Senegal toughens the law against homosexuality: “We are in panic, with the slightest complaint that can point you out and come for you”

Senegal has strengthened its laws against homosexuality, imposing harsher penalties and increasing repression against the LGBTQ+ community amid rising homophobia.

Mar 12 • 06:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Senegal passes law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison

Senegal's parliament has enacted a law that increases the penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison, heightening the crackdown on the LGBTQ community.

Mar 11 • 23:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Community Cat Dies After Being Kicked and Thrown in Mossoró

A community cat died after being violently kicked and thrown by a man in Mossoró, Brazil, an incident captured on security cameras.

Mar 11 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PSOL demands protection for trans women in investigation of center founded by Father Júlio

Federal deputy Erika Hilton and city councilor Amanda Paschoal have requested the São Paulo Public Ministry to consider the welfare of trans women affected by the closure of a community center.

Mar 11 • 17:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Transgender... A 5-character acceptance speech [Han Chae-yun's Post-Rain Rainbow]

The article discusses the powerful acceptance speech of transgender musician Kira at the 23rd Korean Popular Music Awards, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by the transgender community in South Korea.

Mar 11 • 08:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Prison sentences for pair who attacked gay men hailed as sign of hope for Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community

A Kenyan court sentenced two individuals to 15 years in prison for violently robbing two gay men, a ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates as a hopeful sign for the community.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Film: Dancing through resistance in Belleville

The film 'Belleville Will Always See Us Dance' highlights the peaceful struggle of Afro-descendants in Paris’s Belleville neighbourhood during the Geneva International Film Festival.

Mar 10 • 16:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

British writers published an empty book. They protest against the use of their works by artificial intelligence

British authors have taken a stand by releasing a blank book to protest the use of their literary works by artificial intelligence.

Mar 10 • 10:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ghana's Parliament Revives Dangerous Anti-LGBT Bill

Ghana's parliament has revived a harsh anti-LGBT bill that threatens the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Mar 10 • 06:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

IWD: Nasarawa raises the alarm over rising gender-based violence

On International Women's Day 2026, the Nasarawa State Government expressed alarm over increasing gender-based violence in the state and called for collective action.

Mar 9 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man is arrested by the PRF suspected of assaulting a woman in the Cipoal community, in Santarém

A man was arrested in Cipoal, Santarém, by the Federal Highway Police for allegedly assaulting a woman on International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 19:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Storm after Przemysław Czarnek's words. Ukrainian media thunder

Przemysław Czarnek, recently nominated as the PiS candidate for prime minister, faced backlash for his controversial comments about Ukraine and the LGBT community during a party convention in Kraków.

Mar 8 • 05:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Person Who Brings 'Light' to the Faces of Migrant Workers

Dohanna, a counselor for migrant workers in Korea, has dedicated 14 years to supporting foreign laborers through various challenges including wage disputes and legal issues.

Mar 7 • 22:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From migrating to escape gender violence to weaving a network that saves other women: "We remember how valuable we are"

This article discusses Ángela's transformation from a migrant fleeing gender violence to a volunteer working with the Asociación Por Ti Mujer, supporting other women facing similar challenges.

Mar 7 • 04:15 UTC

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