Nestlé worker self-immolates in court after 9-year battle, igniting a worker’s movement for justice
Jutt, a long term Nestlé employee, was fired by the management for trying to form a union. He self-immolated after a decade-long legal battle.
South Asian women celebrate March 8 by waging battles against gender violence and for economic survival
Women’s movements in the region have firmly united with other progressive and left movements in the struggle for a better world.
Pakistan’s Aurat March calls for the recognition of gender based violence as national emergency
Women groups in Pakistan also called for a national holiday on March 8 so that more women can participate in the celebrations of International Women’s Day freely.
Pakistani security forces attack protesters demanding justice in case of extrajudicial killing
The Sindh Rawadari March was called by left groups in Pakistan’s Sindh province to demand control on rising religious extremism and accountability in the custodial killing of Dr. Shahnawaz Kunbhar last month.
Around the World in 8 minutes: Mumia Abu-Jamal’s struggle for justice and more
In this episode of Around the World in 8 Minutes, we look at the struggle of Mumia Abu-Jamal for his rights and health, the development of various vaccine candidates in Cuba and the global mobilizations and preparations ahead of International Women’s Day
- Student protests grow in Serbia
- NATO countries control over 80% of global arms exports amid rising conflicts
- Dr. Oz’s nomination fuels fears for crucial health programs
- Columbia expels and sanctions pro-Palestine students amid increased pressure from Trump administration
- Moncada, Nasralla, and Asfura emerge as frontrunner candidates for Honduran presidential elections in November
