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Why Are Protests Taking Place Across Colombia?
Thousands of people are protesting inequality, poverty, and police brutality throughout the country.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
The protests in Colombia are a result of frustration about widespread inequality, poverty, and police brutality, leading to dozens of deaths throughout the country. The United Nations calls on governments to maintain peace and order to allow for citizens to exercise their right to peaceful protest without violence or fear of retaliation. Join us by taking action on this issue to promote equity and justice here.
Daily demonstrations have taken place throughout Colombia since the end of April as thousands of people protest government corruption, widespread inequality and poverty, and police brutality.
New Sex Offences Law in Uganda Targets LGBTQ+ Communities and People With HIV: Rights Experts
The bill seeks to protect victims of sexual violence, but is also under fire for discrimination.
By Nita Bhalla
NAIROBI, May 7 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) A new Ugandan law that seeks to better protect victims of sexual violence has been criticised by rights campaigners who say it discriminates against vulnerable groups including LGBT+ people, sex workers, and those living with HIV.
The Sexual Offences Bill has drawn praise for provisions such as protecting victims during trials and outlawing sexual harassment, but it also criminalises gay sex and sex work, and sets out harsher sentences for HIV-positive rape defendants.
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President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden Join VAX LIVE to Urge You to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
“We can’t let up now. The vaccines are safe, I promise you they’re safe.”
Why Global Citizens Should Care
COVID-19 vaccines need to be made available to everyone in the world. The Biden administration is working to overcome vaccine hesitancy in the US and abroad. You can join us in taking action on this issue here.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden encouraged people to get their COVID-19 vaccines and shared messages of hope during the broadcast of
Why Equitable Health Care Became This Canadian Activist s Lifelong Mission
Naheed Dosani, a palliative care physician from Toronto, is passionate about health justice.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Addressing structural barriers to health care is essential to achieving the United Nations Global Goals including Goal 3 for good health and well-being for all. You can join us in taking action on this issue and many more
Looking back, it seems natural that Naheed Dosani turned to activism.
Born into a family of refugees who came to Canada in the 1970s to escape war and persecution in Uganda, he witnessed structural barriers firsthand, such as the racism and poverty facing refugees and immigrants.
How to Watch VAX LIVE Wherever You Are in the World
The show will be on TV, radio, YouTube, and more from May 8 here’s the breakdown!
Why Global Citizens Should Care
The COVID-19 pandemic cannot end until all countries have access to lifesaving vaccine doses. Initiatives like COVAX can ensure COVID-19 vaccines reach every person that needs them, but not without support from government leaders, corporations, philanthropists, and Global Citizens everywhere demanding vaccine equity. Join us by taking action to end the pandemic
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If we don’t get COVID-19 vaccines to the world’s most vulnerable countries straight away, it won’t just prolong the pandemic for everyone it also means the historic work rolling out over a billion vaccines already could potentially go to waste.