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Global Voices: Daily Digest—September 12, 2011
Global Voices: Daily Digest—September 12, 2011
Philippines: The President's
Zero Love Life
The bachelor Philippine President
Noynoy Aquino's comparison of his love life to a soft drink
in a five-day state visit to China not only drew laughter
but also criticism online. Activists also used the metaphor
to condemn the 'zero' performance of the government on human
rights and social spending. read>>
Russia: Connecting
Neighbors, Saving Lives
The creators of a website
that enabled Russians to help each other during wildfires in
2010 have now redesigned the site to enable citizens to
assist each other in new ways - including through the
mapping of willing blood donors in locations across the
country. read>>
Saudi Arabia: Human Rights
Activist on Trial
Saudi human rights activist Waleed
Abu Alkhair faced the national court in Jeddah for
"insulting the judiciary". Saudi tweeps discussed his case
on Twitter to show support and criticize the way authorities
function against activists, or to describe Abu Alkhair as a
"foreign agent" who's betraying the Saudi kingdom with his
connections. 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 