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Shatzi Weisberger, exceptional fighter, dies at 92

Proposed by Sissy Vovou Shatzi Weisberger, Who Was Beloved As The People’s Bubbie, Has Died At Age 92 Weisberger was a fixture in the New York protest scene and often went viral for her protest signs. Shatzi Weisberger, known as the People’s Bubbie after going viral as a fixture at New York protests in support …

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Laila Shawa—a revolutionary Palestinian artist who found international fame—has died, aged 82

Proposed for publication by Sissy Vovou The passing of renowned Palestinian artist Laila Shawa at her home in London on Monday 24 October, at the age of 82, has elicited international tributes and condolences. One of Palestine’s most accomplished and revolutionary artists, Shawa forged elements of her country’s nature, folklore and architecture into compelling contemporary …

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Kenya – Justice for Elizabeth Ibrahim Ekaru!

The Kenyan women’s and human rights defender was murdered on Monday, January 3, 2022 in Isiolo, Kenya. The murder of Elizabeth Ibrahim Ekaru highlights the widespread nature of violence against women human rights defenders in Kenya. Her murder, which allegedly took place while she was defending land rights, is a true testament to the risks, …

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Malala Yousafzai – Nobel Laureate & Education Activist, Announces Marriage

The 24-year-old Pakistani human rights campaigner posted images on Twitter of her celebration [Getty] Nobel Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai announced her marriage on Twitter on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Pakistani human rights campaigner who was shot by the Taliban for daring to want an education posted images on Twitter of her celebration on Tuesday with Asser …

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