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“Any journalist going to cover a protest gets a gas mask, gear and training. That should apply online too,” said Julie Posetti. “News organisations must respond, but they can’t fix the problem… which is technological and political.” Julie, who is Global Director of Research at the International Center for Journalists …
Contemporary activism increasingly relies on the use of the internet and digital tools. The dominant narrative is that these technologies are democratising – a force for empowerment, particularly in marginalised communities and the Global South. While the debate over the value of digital activism goes on, there is little doubt …
Activists are ramping up efforts to shine a light on China’s human rights abuses ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and they’re using art (plus hahstags) to get their message across. The #NoBeijing2022 campaign is calling on governments and sponsors to boycott the Beijing 2022 Olympics (due to take …