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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.
read>>
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>>
Australian Museum: Celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday With The Australian Museum
Clean Shipping Coalition: Shipping - IMO’s Net Zero Framework Progresses But ENGOs Slam Unnecessary Delay
Gena Wolfrath, IMI: Understanding News Fatigue—and How To Stay Informed Without Overload
Access Now: A Statement To Our Community About Why RightsCon 2026 Will Not Take Place In Zambia
Climate Action Network: Santa Marta Plants The Seeds Of A Fossil-Free Future - Civil Society Will Hold Governments To Account
Human Rights Measurement Initiative: Joint Statement On The Cancellation Of RightsCon 2026 