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Global Voices: Daily Digest—August 23, 2011
Global Voices: Daily Digest—August 23, 2011
Chile: Expats Unfazed as U.S.
Embassy in Santiago Issues "Emergency Message"
The
United States Embassy in Santiago has emailed an "emergency
message for U.S. citizens" registered in Chile to keep out
of the frequent and increasingly violent protests, but
foreigners in Santiago don't seem to be losing sleep over
the roaring demonstrations. read>>
Video: Women Transforming
Communities
Voices of Women Worldwide brings together
people from all over the world interested in promoting the
voices of voiceless women, young girls and children using
all the different media they have available: blog posts,
audio, video and visual journalism.
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Spain: Pope's Visit Leaves a
Violent Trace in Madrid
On August 17, Europe Laica
(Secular Europe) brought together over 150 organizations to
protest in Madrid against the public financing of Pope
Benedict XVI's visit. Police repression and acts of violence
took over the capital's streets. The Pope's visit also
brought to bear the debate between state secularism and
religion. read>>
Alternative Jewish Voices: On International Day Of Solidarity With The Palestinian People, Jews Across The Globe Stand With Palestine
Aotearoa Healthcare Workers For Palestine: Wellington Healthcare Workers Marking One Year Of Weekly Vigils For Palestine
Independent Media Institute: The Sustainability Scam: How Self-Interest Ruins Good Ideas
United Nations: UN Welcomes Ceasefire Between Israel And Lebanon
UN News: One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes - The Harrowing Global Reality Of Femicide
Fulbright New Zealand: Announcing The 2025 Ian Axford Fellows In Public Policy