v ‘Language revolt': This activist tweets against erasure of first languages in South Africa By globalvoices.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:28:02 +0000 A language reclamation activist confronts linguistic imperialism and the dehumanisation of two South African first languages through digital inclusion advocacy. Full Article Arts & Culture Digital Activism English Ethnicity & Race Feature History Human Rights Ideas Indigenous Language LANGUAGES Politics Protest Rising Voices South Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Youth
v Fiji general cites need to ‘stifle criticism’ in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic By globalvoices.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:06:56 +0000 "The COVID-19 pandemic is not an excuse for human rights violations. Excessive force and brutality are unacceptable from any of our enforcement or security forces." Full Article Advox COVID-19 English Feature Fiji Health Human Rights Oceania Politics
v A feeling of hopelessness: Interview with a Uyghur refugee in Turkey By globalvoices.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:01:20 +0000 The Chinese government policy of racial and religious profiling has forced young Uyghurs to leave China and remain in exile. Full Article Censorship China Digital Activism Education Feature Freedom of Speech Human Rights International Relations Migration & Immigration Refugees Religion Turkey
v Pandemic pushes more than 34,000 Venezuelan migrants home By globalvoices.org Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 08:05:37 +0000 Around 500 migrants are arriving at the Colombian border city of Cúcuta every day intending to return to Venezuela. As of April 15, a total of 34,000 people had passed through the city. Full Article Citizen Media Colombia COVID-19 Ecuador Feature Human Rights Humanitarian Response Migration & Immigration Peru Refugees Spanish Venezuela Weblog
v China and Australia brawl over call for independent investigation of COVID-19 origins By globalvoices.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:01:29 +0000 'Australia is “gum stuck to the bottom of China’s shoe”, huh? Ok, well, it’s time for Australia to rethink trade and other agreements with China if they don’t like criticism' Full Article Australia China COVID-19 East Asia Economics & Business English Feature Health International Relations Oceania Politics Weblog
v COVID-19, locusts and floods: East Africa's triple dilemma By globalvoices.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:12:43 +0000 East Africa's "triple threat" — the coronavirus, locusts, and floods — are not mutually exclusive. In fact, each is inextricably linked. Full Article COVID-19 D.R. of Congo Development Disaster Economics & Business Ethiopia Feature Food Governance Health Humanitarian Response Kenya Labor Science Somalia South Sudan Sub-Saharan Africa Tanzania Technology Uganda Weblog
v Mozambique gets creative with handmade anti-virus gear By globalvoices.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:30:04 +0000 The government has advised people to make homemade masks using capulanas – a traditional Mozambican cloth generally worn by women – and other readily available materials. Full Article COVID-19 English Environment Feature Governance Health Humanitarian Response Mozambique Portuguese Sub-Saharan Africa Weblog
v ‘While I breathe, I hope’: In conversation with Ali Gharavi of the #Istanbul10 By globalvoices.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:01:29 +0000 Gharavi, a security consultant, was among ten human rights defenders arrested in Turkey in July 2017 at an information management and well-being workshop. Full Article Advox Digital Activism Feature Human Rights Middle East & North Africa Turkey Weblog
v The coronavirus pandemic intensifies Islamophobia in India By globalvoices.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:05:07 +0000 Since the start of India's COVID-19 lockdown on March 25, 2020, instances of Islamophobia have intensified, threatening the life, rights, and integrity of millions of Muslims. Full Article Citizen Media English Feature Freedom of Speech Health India Media & Journalism Politics Protest Religion South Asia War & Conflict Weblog
v Are Japanese ‘murder hornets’ invading North America? By globalvoices.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:13:40 +0000 It's unlikely they will murder you, but they pose a serious threat to apiaries. Full Article Canada East Asia Environment Feature Japan Japanese Media & Journalism North America Science U.S.A. Weblog
v Taiwan refuses to deport caregiver who ‘insulted’ Philippine president on Facebook By globalvoices.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:40:58 +0000 "I felt that they listened to what I was trying to say, and it shows that they do value democracy here in Taiwan." Full Article Advox Censorship East Asia English Feature Freedom of Speech Governance International Relations Philippines Politics Taiwan (ROC) Weblog
v Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:10:54 +0000 One day after saying that the White House COVID-19 task force would be winding down, President Donald Trump said Wednesday it would continue indefinitely but focus more on rebooting the economy. Full Article Health Latest News Nation World News National Politics News Politics Trump Administration coronavirus Donald Trump governmentandpolitics health Mike Pence White House
v U.S. shelves detailed guide to reopening country amid coronavirus outbreak By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:16:27 +0000 A document created by the nation's top disease investigators with step-by-step advice to local authorities on how and when to reopen restaurants and other public places during the still-raging outbreak has been shelved by the Trump administration. Full Article Health Latest News Nation World News National Politics News Politics Trump Administration CDC coronavirus Donald Trump Food and Drug Administration governmentandpolitics health science White House
v Face masks make a political statement in era of coronavirus By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:49:26 +0000 The decision to wear a mask in public is becoming a political statement — a moment to pick sides in a brewing culture war over containing the coronavirus. Full Article Latest News National Politics Politics coronavirus governmentandpolitics governmentandpolitics-elections health
v Unanimous Supreme Court throws out “Bridgegate” convictions By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:09:34 +0000 A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the convictions of two political insiders involved in the “Bridgegate” scandal that ultimately derailed the 2016 presidential bid of then-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. The justices found evidence of deception, corruption and abuse of power in the scheme, but said “not every corrupt act by state or local officials is a federal crime.” Full Article Crime & Courts Latest News National Politics News Politics Chris Christie Election 2016 governmentandpolitics governmentandpolitics-elections New Jersey Supreme Court
v Colorado Republican Chair Ken Buck in the hot seat after revelations over election results By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 02:17:26 +0000 Colorado Republican Chairman Ken Buck is facing criticism from within his own party after revelations that he pressured another party official to submit incorrect election results — and then spent party money to defend the move. At least two party executives say they were surprised to learn Buck — who’s also a U.S. representative — […] Full Article Colorado Politics Latest News National Politics News Politics Congress Democrat Ken Buck politics Republican Scott Gessler Wayne Williams
v ADB President, Bangladesh Finance Minister Discuss Support for COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-20 00:00:00 ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and Bangladesh Finance Minister and ADB Governor A H M Mustafa Kamal today discussed ADB’s support to Bangladesh in its fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
v ADB Announces $15 Million Loan to Help Palau Combat COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-22 00:00:00 The Government of Palau will draw down on a $15 million policy-based loan from ADB's Disaster Resilience Program to help finance the country’s response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
v ADB Announces $6 Million Grant to Help Marshall Islands Combat COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-22 00:00:00 ADB today announced the release of a $6 million grant from its Pacific Disaster Resilience Program (Phase 2) to help finance the Government of the Marshall Islands’ response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
v ADB Approves $1.5 Billion for Indonesia's COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-23 00:00:00 ADB today approved $1.5 billion in financing to support the Government of Indonesia’s efforts to alleviate the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on public health, livelihoods, and the economy. Full Article
v ADB Provides $6 Million Assistance for Solomon Islands' COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-23 00:00:00 ADB today announced the release of a $3 million grant and a $3 million concessional loan from its Pacific Disaster Resilience Program (Phase 2) to help finance the Government of Solomon Islands’ response to the COVID-19... Full Article
v ADB Approves $1.5 Billion Financing to Support the Philippines' COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-24 00:00:00 ADB has approved a $1.5 billion loan to help the Philippine government fund its novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response program and strengthen the country’s health care system in its fight against the pandemic. Full Article
v ADB Accelerating Renewable Energy in Mongolia with Advanced Battery Storage System By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-24 00:00:00 ADB has approved a $100 million loan to help supply renewable energy to Mongolia by installing its first large-scale advanced battery energy storage system. Full Article
v ADB, AIM Launch Global Hackathon for Digital Ideas to Respond to COVID-19 Crisis By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-24 00:00:00 ADB and AIM today launched the #DigitalAgainstCOVID-19 virtual challenge to crowdsource digital solutions and ideas to help countries in Asia and the Pacific deal with the medium- and long-term... Full Article
v ADB President, Pakistan Minister of Economic Affairs Discuss Scaling Up Support to Combat COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-24 00:00:00 ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and ADB Governor Makhdoom Khusro Bukhtiar today discussed how ADB can scale up its support for the government’s response to the COVID-19... Full Article
v ADB Approves $177 Million Loan for Road Improvement in India's Maharashtra State By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-27 00:00:00 ADB has approved a $177 million loan to India to upgrade 450 kilometers (km) of state highways and major district roads in Maharashtra State. Full Article
v ADB Approves $200 Million Loan to Support the Philippines' Poor Amid COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-27 00:00:00 ADB today approved a $200 million loan to support the Philippine government’s effort to provide emergency cash subsidies to vulnerable households amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
v ADB Approves $1.5 Billion Financing to Support India's COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-28 00:00:00 ADB today approved a $1.5 billion loan to the Government of India to help fund its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including support for immediate priorities such as disease containment and prevention, as well as social... Full Article
v ADB President, AFD CEO Discuss Strengthening Cooperation on COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-28 00:00:00 ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and AFD Chief Executive Officer Rémy Rioux held discussions today on strengthening the partnership between ADB and AFD to respond to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
v ADB Provides Fiji $400,000 Relief Grant After Cyclone Harold By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-29 00:00:00 ADB today announced a $400,000 grant to the Government of Fiji to help fund priority recovery activities following Tropical Cyclone Harold, which hit Fiji's western, central, and eastern divisions on 8 and 9 April. Full Article
v ADB Provides $346 Million Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra, India By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-29 00:00:00 ADB has approved a $346 million loan to India to help provide efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. Full Article
v ADB President, Nepal Finance Minister Discuss Support for COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-29 00:00:00 ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and Nepal Finance Minister and ADB Governor Yuba Raj Khatiwada today discussed ADB’s support to Nepal in its fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
v ADB Approves $100 Million to Support COVID-19 Response in Bangladesh By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-30 00:00:00 ADB today approved a $100 million loan to support the Government of Bangladesh in its efforts to address the immediate public health requirements of combatting the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
v Japan to Support ADB Developing Member Countries' Response to COVID-19 Challenges By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-04-30 00:00:00 ADB has provided several targeted interventions to support its developing member countries in combating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic from its early stages. In support of ADB’s effort, the Government of Japan is... Full Article
v ADB Provides $200,000 Grant to Tonga for Cyclone Harold Relief By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-01 00:00:00 ADB today approved a $200,000 (460,000 pa’anga) grant to the Government of Tonga to help restore life-sustaining services following the damage from Tropical Cyclone Harold. Full Article
v ADB $50 Million Package to Help Kyrgyz Republic Mitigate Health, Social, Economic Impacts of COVID-19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 00:00:00 ADB has approved $50 million in loan and grant financing to help the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic mitigate the significant negative health, social, and economic impacts of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article
v ADB Approves $20 Million to Support Bhutan's COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 00:00:00 ADB today approved a $20 million loan to support Bhutan’s efforts to stimulate the economy, protect public health, and mitigate the effects of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on its people. Full Article
v ADB, Mongolia Sign Loans to Modernize Vegetable Production, Irrigation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-05 00:00:00 ADB and the Government of Mongolia today signed $40 million in loans and a $2 million Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction grant to support the modernization of government-owned irrigation networks and vegetable production in Mongolia. Full Article
v ADB Approves $500 Million for Bangladesh's COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 00:00:00 ADB today approved an additional $500 million loan to bolster the efforts of the Government of Bangladesh to manage the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the country’s economy and the public health. Full Article
v ADB President, Bhutan Finance Minister Discuss COVID-19 Response By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-07 00:00:00 ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and Bhutan Finance Minister and ADB Governor Namgay Tshering today discussed ADB’s support to the country in its fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Full Article