Thousands across US demand reproductive justice as midterms near
On October 8, thousands of people took to the streets across the US in defense of reproductive rights
UNHRC adopts resolution on Sri Lanka as economic crisis deepens
Humanitarian activists and members of civil society organizations are raising concern that food insecurity on the island is likely to get much worse as the crisis deepens
Calls for Julian Assange’s freedom intensify across the world
The news of Julian Assange contracting COVID-19 emerged just days after a massive global action took place demanding his release
Greek working class intensifies protests against persecution, privatization, and cost of living crisis
Greece has been undergoing an acute cost of living crisis amid a relentless assault on workers by employers, with the support of the conservative New Democracy (ND) government
Leftists in Denmark demand more funds for health and welfare sector
The Danish health sector is struggling without adequate staff and resources, even as workers in female-dominated professions like nursing make less money than those in male-dominated professions
With winter coming, European workers seek concrete steps to address cost of living crisis
The ongoing cost of living crisis and fuel shortages and the failure of governments to handle the issue has raised concern among workers and the poor across Europe
The call heard around the world: Free Julian Assange Now!
Thousands of people formed a human chain around the UK Parliament on October 8 to demand freedom for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Actions in solidarity with the imprisoned journalist were held across the world, including in Morocco, Brazil, Australia, and the US
Over 20 migrants dead in two separate boat accidents off Greek coast
This is the third such incident in less than a month in the eastern Mediterranean. In September, close to 100 people, mostly Lebanese and Syrians, had died off the coast of Syria while trying to cross to Europe from Lebanon