Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in ...
WEB4 days ago · Many women in Tajikistan are subject to all-encompassing control over nearly every aspect of their daily lives: from husbands, family members, and the state. This trend was intensified when President Emomali Rahmon on June 21, 2024 signed a law effectively banning clothing perceived as “inconsistent” with Tajik national culture.
Jamaica needs a new prison, but rehabilitation is a must
WEB6 days ago · For SUFJ, however, a modern equivalent of the grim Tower Street building is not the way to go; any new prison must be designed with rehabilitation in mind. They should know; the organisation does a lot of work in the prison system and, despite challenges to some of its findings by Jamaica's Department of Correctional Services, has enlisted the ...
Photo essay: The spirit of Navratri comes alive at Chittaranjan Park ...
WEB6 days ago · Image by photojournalist Shivansh Srivastava. Used with permission. As artisans in Chittaranjan Park work tirelessly in narrow lanes, shaping idols of Maa Durga, they capture the essence of the goddess as she prepares to defeat the demons. Every intricate detail they craft speaks of her fierce yet compassionate nature, embodying …
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WEB5 days ago · Global Voices Advocacy has been doing digital security, online mapping, and censorship-related projects since 2007. Although some of these projects were built towards now-defunct technologies, we keep them archived for readers interested in reviewing our work over time. Research is a central pillar of our work at Advox.
Song titled ‘Give birth to 1000 children for me’ was banned in Russia
WEB6 days ago · The Russian censorship watchdog Roskomnadzor banned the song “Give Birth to 1000 for me” by the band Pornofilmy. Another track by the band, “This Will Pass,” was banned last year. The song “ Rodi mne 1000 detey ” (“ Give Birth to 1000 Children for Me ”) was released in March 2016 on the album “ Russian Dream. Part II.
Global Voices · 6 October 2024
WEB4 days ago · Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in Tajikistan. Central Asia & Caucasus 22 minutes ago. Now, in Tajikistan women can be fined between USD 750–6,000 for wearing, selling or distributing foreign clothing which is perceived as being “inconsistent with national culture and traditions.”.
The ongoing destruction of Cairo’s historic cemeteries: A 1000 …
WEB4 days ago · The development plan calls for the cemetery to be cleared to make way for a parking garage. Covering 212,000 square meters and incorporating over 1,170 graves, this project threatens to erase an essential chapter of Cairo’s heritage. Official decrees have already been issued, halting burials and initiating the relocation of graves.
Latin America: Uncovering the hidden human workforce behind AI
WEB5 days ago · Original Quote. The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on humanity is beyond dispute. From automating repetitive tasks to developing self-driving vehicles, AI has proven its ability to transform how we live and work. However, it has also raised serious questions about the future of jobs, privacy, and ethics.
Latin America: Uncovering the hidden human workforce behind AI
WEB5 days ago · This is an extract of an article by María Camila Botero Castro, Francisca López Molina, and Johan Alexander Sanabria Restrepo, first published on Distintas Latitudes on May 26, 2023. Global Voices republished this article as part of a media partnership agreement. El impacto de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) en la humanidad es incuestionable.
Global Voices Advox · 5 October 2024
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