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Russian activist Alexei Navalny’s memoir, “Patriot,” to be published in October
Posthumous memoirs by Vladimir Putin’s number one opponent, Alexeï Navalny, testimony to “his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorship” according to his widow, will be published on October 22,…
Activist Greta Thunberg arrested during environmental protest in Netherlands
The Swede was protesting in The Hague against fossil fuel subsidies, as part of an Extinction Rebellion mobilization. Published on 04/06/2024 3:20 p.m. Update on 04/06/2024 3:59 p.m. Reading time:…
Netherlands | Environmental activist Greta Thunberg arrested in protest in The Hague
(The Hague) Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested on Saturday in The Hague, while she took part in a demonstration, organized by the environmental group Extinction Rebellion, against subsidies…
War of governance | Victory for Disney executives against activist investors
(New York) Disney shareholders on Wednesday awarded victory to the management of the entertainment giant against activist investors, unhappy with the group’s strategy, who wanted to join its board of…
Russia | Anti-war activist sentenced to six years in prison
(Warsaw) A Russian court on Wednesday sentenced to six years in prison a man who had published messages on the internet denouncing the large-scale attack launched by Moscow against Ukraine,…
“There are still a lot of prejudices about HIV-positive people,” regrets director and former Act Up activist Robin Campillo
The director of the film “120 beats per minute” speaks on franceinfo on Friday, to mark the start of the thirtieth edition of Sidaction. Published on 03/22/2024 7:12 p.m. Reading…
Yves Michaud (1930-2024) | An “early independence activist” dies
Journalist, politician and businessman Yves Michaud, nicknamed the “Robin of Banks”, has died at the age of 94. Updated at 12:15 a.m. Mr. Michaud died Tuesday evening at the Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix…
France insoumise unveils its list, pro-Palestinian activist Rima Hassan in seventh position
This list will be led by MEP Manon Aubry, elected to the European Parliament since 2019, and will have to be approved by party members via an online vote. Published…
“The next step is to include it in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights,” says feminist activist
“This fight for the freedom of women to dispose of their bodies is intrinsically international,” insists lawyer Rachel-Flore Pardo. Published on 02/29/2024 07:42 Reading time: 2 min Lawyer and feminist…
Amnesty International concerned about “enforced disappearance” of women’s rights activist
Manahel al-Otaibi appeared in court in January for rebelling “against the customs and traditions of Saudi society.” Her relatives have no news of the young woman. Published on 02/21/2024 1:51…
an activist against the veil summoned by the courts to serve a sentence of almost four years in prison
Sepideh Rashno, 29, was previously detained for more than a month in July 2022 after being involved in an argument with another woman who accused her of removing her veil…
children in care “are of no interest to anyone”, despairs a child rights activist
“Until when are we going to accept placing children, abandoning children in structures that are absolutely not suitable,” calls out Lyes Louffok, himself a veteran of child welfare (ASE) .…
environmental activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Tarn
Published on 02/10/2024 1:21 p.m. Video length: 2 min Mobilization against the A69: environmental activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Tarn Mobilization against the A69: environmental activist Greta Thunberg has arrived…
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg announced Saturday in Tarn
The young activist will come as reinforcement alongside the demonstrators opposed to the construction of the new highway. Published on 02/09/2024 9:03 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Swedish environmental activist…
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg announced Saturday in Tarn
The young activist will come as reinforcement alongside the demonstrators opposed to the construction of the new highway. Published on 02/09/2024 9:03 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Swedish environmental activist…
a permanent activist for the universal abolition of the death penalty
The former Minister of Justice fought throughout his life for the abolition of capital punishment throughout the world. A fight that he knew was unfinished, while 51 countries are still…
a permanent activist for the universal abolition of the death penalty
The former Minister of Justice fought throughout his life for the abolition of capital punishment throughout the world. A fight that he knew was unfinished, while 51 countries are still…
two young men, including a far-right activist, convicted of a racist attack
“This is the trial of violent individuals driven by a racist ideology,” said prosecutor Olivier Rabot. Published on 06/02/2024 22:28 Reading time: 1 min The city of Lyon, September 10,…
two young men, including a far-right activist, convicted of a racist attack
“This is the trial of violent individuals driven by a racist ideology,” said prosecutor Olivier Rabot. Published on 06/02/2024 22:28 Reading time: 1 min The city of Lyon, September 10,…
Namibian President Hage Geingob, anti-apartheid activist, dies aged 82
He recently took a stand supporting South Africa’s complaint against Israel before the International Court of Justice. Published on 02/04/2024 11:18 Update on 04/02/2024 11:30 Reading time: 1 min Namibian…