Savar Upazila in Bangladesh has been declared a “degraded airshed,” marking the country’s first initiative of its kind to address air pollution. Experts have called for coordinated action to tackle the crisis.| Global Voices
In 2018, Mali 24.1 percent of Mali's population were girls under 18 years old. More than half of them were married before the age of 18, especially in rural areas.| Global Voices
A news report on stray dog attacks instigated the Supreme Court into action, producing two starkly different orders that exposed tensions between public safety, animal welfare, and India's legal framework.| Global Voices
For members of the Brazilian Academy of Prison Letters, the case is about free speech: “After all, a prison sentence doesn’t strip the person from other fundamental rights.”| Global Voices
Devastating flash floods triggered by cloud burst and glacier lake outburst (GLOF) have killed over 800 people across Pakistan in recent weeks, with entire villages swept away and thousands displaced.| Global Voices
In a recent scam, several Brazilians gave personal information to scammers after seeing videos that were manipulated by AI, in which famous people appeared to promote a government rewards program| Global Voices
Pani puri, India’s iconic street food, now delights beyond South Asia. It has been showcased at festivals worldwide, celebrated by global influencers with memes and songs, showcasing its vibrant, irresistible flavours.| Global Voices
Despite their name, Omada Alithias, the so-called Truth Team, has done more to distort than defend the truth, reflecting the normalization of digital authoritarianism in democratic states.| Global Voices
You shouldn't necessarily rely on the platforms and apps you are using to live video stream to save your content, whether you're broadcasting from Facebook or Periscope. We share tips for alternative saving methods. The post Four Ways to Save Live Video Broadcasts appeared first on WITNESS Archiving.| WITNESS Archiving
As archives start to collect, provide access to, and present social media collections, many ethical issues arise that need to be addressed. The post Ethical Wednesdays: Archives and Our Ethical Guidelines for Using Eyewitness Videos appeared first on WITNESS Archiving.| WITNESS Archiving