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The Alberta Federation of Labour is launching a province-wide campaign called Fight Back Now to mobilize workers against the UCP government in Alberta.

A protest in Riga against a proposed law banning the use of the Russian language in customer service drew a small crowd of around 25-27 people.

Employees and parents of students are camping outside the city hall in Pilar do Sul, demanding reassessment of the public transportation conditions.

The Justice Innovation Party has announced that it will file a complaint with the National Assembly Ethics Committee against Kim Seong-ok for hitting Lee Hae-min with a hand sign during a protest.

A protest by a group of women in Milan against Senator Giulia Bongiorno's rape law reform involved dumping manure outside her office.

Thousands of protesters in Lucknow are demanding the permission to perform prayers at Lal Baradari following an intensifying dispute.

The article discusses increasing restrictions on civil disobedience in Norway, raising concerns among activists as their last avenues for being heard are penalized.

Activists in New South Wales are challenging new protest laws in court, claiming they infringe on constitutional rights following their enactment after a terrorist attack.

The National Coalition for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (NCEDPD) has filed a lawsuit against Seoul Transportation Corporation and subway security personnel, alleging illegal eviction and physical violence during a protest.

Senator Giulia Bongiorno faces protests from the Non Una Di Meno collective, which is critical of her proposed legislation on sexual violence and staged a dramatic protest outside her office.

Members of the Quilombola community of Curralinho are protesting on BR-210 in Amapá due to unaddressed territorial demands.

Workers in the tourism and hospitality sectors held a protest march in central Athens, demanding a collective labor agreement and a meeting with the Minister of Labor.

Muslim students at Lucknow University have given a 24-hour ultimatum to the administration to unlock the mosque, emphasizing that its access is part of their rights.

Cleaners from public schools in Seville have camped in the city center to protest against the privatization of their service.

Iranian university students have resumed protests to commemorate the thousands killed during mass demonstrations earlier this year, rejecting the narrative of martyrdom.

Over 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have initiated a hunger strike to protest against their imprisonment and demand improved conditions.

Tunisian director Kaoutar Ben Hania declined to accept an award in Berlin, protesting the international coverage of the Israel-Gaza war.

Teachers from Alytus schools are protesting the dismissal of an ethics teacher, claiming it is a retaliatory action for advocating for educators' rights.

Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine gendarme detained in Venezuela, has joined over 200 political prisoners in a hunger strike to protest against the lack of amnesty laws that benefit many inmates in their prison.

Eight protesters in Iceland have been sentenced to death, with others pending judgment.

Residents organized a protest in Juiz de Fora to honor a dog named 'Daiana' who was killed following an attack by a pit bull, seeking justice for the incident.

Indigenous protesters entered the Cargill area in Pará, Brazil, opposing a judicial eviction order related to the government's hydroproject plan.

Indigenous groups in the Tapajós region have invaded a major agribusiness port terminal in Santarém, Brazil, in a protest against a government decree impacting their land rights.

FAAN employees express dissatisfaction over the management's decision to mandate enrollment in the National Health Insurance Scheme.

Indigenous peoples in the Lower Tapajós region protest against dredging activities by Cargill, claiming the company disregards their presence and rights.

Four activists have been sentenced to fines ranging from 9,600 to 11,600 Norwegian kroner for blocking access in protest against mining permits in Repparfjord.

Students in Uttar Pradesh who passed the 2023 X-Ray Technician recruitment exam are protesting for their employment rights due to delays in the hiring process.

A general strike led by Peronist unions, supported by the left, successfully paralyzed public transport in Buenos Aires to protest against Javier Milei's government.

Students from the Luis Villarreal Normal Rural School in Mexico protested at the regional education office, demanding the return of what they believe is their stolen property after vandalizing the premises.

An 8-year-old girl with cerebral palsy crawled up the steps of the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the struggle for disability rights in America.

Workers protesting the closure of the Fate tire manufacturing company blocked traffic on the Pan-American Highway, prompting a response from security forces.

Indigenous leaders in Roraima protest the murder of 28-year-old Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, calling for justice and emphasizing the violent nature of his death.

South Korean political scientists have nominated the citizens of the 2016 'Revolution of Light' for the Nobel Peace Prize, emphasizing how their nonviolent protest successfully addressed a political crisis.

Indigenous representatives from the Kayapó and Panará ethnicities joined a protest blocking access to a Cargill port in Santarém, Pará, against a decree allowing private concessions of waterways without prior consent.

The article discusses the recent visit of Vice President Victoria Villarruel to Fate, highlighting tensions with protest leader Alejandro Crespo amidst concerns over job losses.

Dismissed workers are staging a protest inside the Fate factory in San Fernando, Argentina, insisting they will not leave until the facility reopens.

Indigenous leaders and community members in Roraima, Brazil, are demanding justice for Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, a young leader killed recently, gathering in a significant protest.

A group of employees from the biscuit manufacturer Violand held a gathering in support of their employer amidst ongoing legal proceedings against him, raising concerns about the organization of the protest by company management.

Alejandro Crespo, the leader of the Tire Workers' Union, is spearheading protests against the closure of the Fate factory, representing the workforce impacted by the layoffs.

The article recounts an incident from over a century ago in which Gandhi was arrested for protesting against civil rights restrictions in India.

Iranians gathered at memorials to protest against the supreme leader and honor those killed in recent demonstrations, challenging the government's narrative on the events.

A federal judge in Texas declared a mistrial after a defense attorney's shirt featuring civil rights movement imagery raised concerns during jury selection.

A protest organized by activist groups took place in Brescia against the police chief's restrictions on demonstrations, supported by local council members.

In Oslo, Norway, former Pakistani Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar faced harsh criticism from Baloch activists who labeled him a murderer and a puppet of generals during his visit.

The disqualification of Latvian Olympic athlete Heraskevičs has reignited discussions about the rights of athletes to protest and express their political opinions in light of historical contexts.

In Oslo, former Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar faced sharp protests from a Baloch activist who accused him of being a puppet of the Pakistani army and walking over the bodies of Baloch civilians.

Workers at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Ondo State protested against the non-implementation of the new minimum wage, claiming they're being unfairly paid compared to other state employees.

A group of women in Denmark has begun knitting clothes for naked female statues in protest against their representation, as discussed by author Maren Uthaug.

Two women were convicted for trespassing on a whaling ship in Iceland as part of an environmental protest, raising concerns over civil disobedience rights.

A massive rally in Munich drew 250,000 participants advocating for political change in Iran.