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Women’s rights begin with the right to truth

Why Democratic Information Integrity is the next frontier of the feminist struggle.

  • Women's rights in South Africa trace back to 1956 protests against pass laws.
  • Democratic power hinges on accurate information for decision-making.
  • Women manage households and communities, bear information burden in democracy.

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South Africa: Government Gets Tougher On Illegal Mining

[Scrolla] · The proposed General Mining Laws Amendment Bill would change several laws and introduce a specific offence aimed at cracking down on illegal mining.

  • South African government introduces tougher laws against illegal mining.
  • Proposed General Mining Laws Amendment Bill makes illicit mining a specific criminal offence.
  • Lawyers for Human Rights warns enforcement should target root causes, not just miners.

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Kremlin Removes Even Weak Opposition as Ukraine War Takes Toll

Yabloko’s removal from Russia’s parliamentary ballot comes as even state-linked pollsters record falling support for Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. Yet the party’s history, internal divisions and some of its leaders’ statements about Ukraine illustrate why opposing Putin does not automatically make someone a reliable ally of…

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