Global Vocies: Weekly Highlights—July 14-20, 2011

Malawi: Arab Spring Spreading South of the Sahara?
It's winter in Africa, south of the Equator, but the temperature in Malawi feels more like Spring - particularly that of the recent Arab pedigree. The Malawian air is rife with tension and anxiety over what is expected to be a clash between civil society and the Malawi government on Wednesday July 20. read>>

Morocco: A Personal Tale of Protest
The Moroccan pro-democracy movement known as February 20, struggles to communicate with the public amid a government-led campaign to discredit it. The movement primarily uses the Internet to explain its position and ideas. But it is the personal account of its own militants that impacts the wider public more starkly. Here is the moving story of one activist, Younes Loukili. read>>

Cambodia: Blog About Cambodian Women Who Inspire Others
Sreyneath Poole is a young blogger who has begun documenting "inspiring Cambodian women". Her blog project wants to dispute the traditional belief that Cambodian women belong to the kitchen. This is her story. read>>

Turkey: Protest Against Kurdish Singer Prompts Strong Social Media Response
Aynur Doğan, a Kurdish-Turkish singer, was jeered by part of the audience during an open air concert in the Istanbul Jazz Festival because she sang a song in Kurdish. Part of the audience sang the Turkish National Anthem in protest, while others in the audience supported the singer. read>>

Chile: Students Take Over Schools Demanding Education Reform
Students have taken over hundreds of schools throughout Chile, turning their classrooms into temporary homes while they demand free and higher quality education. They are sharing their movement online through video and blogs, giving us a glimpse of what it is like to be on the inside of a student-controlled school. read>>

More posts on Global Voices this week..
South Sudan: Messages of #LoveFromSudan
Peru: Transportation Strike in Lima: A Campaign Against the Mayor?
Bangladesh: Sexual Assault By A Teacher Triggers Student Uprising
Iran: Summer Heat Gives Way to Crackdowns on 'Improper' Clothing
Russia: Women 'Rip For Putin' As Election Campaign War Begins
Murdoch Hails Singapore Model But Local Netizens Disagree

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