Author Archives: Denise

Seeking Protection in Bulgaria

Following Syria’s civil war and it’s impact in the country, many people were obliged to seek for asylum in the surrounding nations. Bulgaria is a case in point. It is one of the countries worst affected by the growing inflow of Syrian … Continue reading

Romania – “Not for Sale”

Since their entrance in the EU in 2007 it has been easier to cross Romania’s borders and thus enabling illicit transportation  of people and goods from Eastern Europe to the West. This is a country known for it’s lack of reliable government agency … Continue reading

Awards for Monsanto’s Lobbyists

Representing the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) and Occupy Monsanto, a group of people went to the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on the 9th of October to deliver “Monsanto’s Minions Awards” and also try to shut down the building’s entrances to stop corporate lobbying … Continue reading

Art for Freedom

Art for Freedom is a global digital initiative created to help artists to express themselves against any kind of oppression. Madonna started off by posting “Secretprojectrevolution” on September 24, 2013, a 17-minute video created by her, where she and her … Continue reading

Saudi Cleric: Protect Ovaries, Don’t Let Women Drive!

In the latest attack on Saudi women’s campaign to drive, a prominent holy man says sitting in a car hurts the reproductive system. Saudi cleric Sheikh Saleh bin Saad al-Lohaidan, stated that if women were allowed to drive, it would … Continue reading

How to Approach Public Acts of Racism

In Canada, a 70-year-old woman was ridding a bus, when a man approached two probably Filipino women who were talking and laughing very loud. He was very rude, saying that they “were like monkeys in the forest and should return … Continue reading

Ni Yulan Released from Jail

After two-and-a-half-years in jail sentenced for causing a public disturbance for defending property rights, Ni Yulan was freed from a Chinese prison. The 54 year old lawyer and her husband Dong Jiqin have been fighting for land rights and providing legal help to those who … Continue reading

Femen Protest Against Abortion

Today Femen activists have protested against the Spanish government’s plans to reform the laws on abortion. At least three Femen sextremists appeared topless in the Parliament, during the speech of Minister of Justice, catholic Alberto Gallardón, shouting: “Get out of my vagina!”. The Spanish government … Continue reading