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Kenyan women from various NGOs addressed the mediation team who are at the forefront of looking for solutions to the democratic crisis and violence sweeping through this East African nation. Ironically, these calls for peaceable solutions have also placed them in vulnerable positions, making them targets of more violence. Some have received death threats even for speaking out against the current escalation of violence in the cities and rural areas of Kenya.

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Nongovernment organisations, civil society, and social movements around the world are gearing up for the World Social Forum 2008 on 26 January. Declared the Global Day of Mobilisation and Action, WSF 2008 promises a reinvigorated fight against neo-liberalism, war, colonialism, racism and patriarchy. Find out how the world will celebrate this event.

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Participants of the Global Knowledge 3 (GK3) Forum called for respect and protection of human rights in Malaysia, denouncing the violence exhibited by the police against activists who marched for free and fair elections in early November last year.

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Much can be said about the political events that fueled the year 2007. Much less is being done about it.

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The annual Pride March in Manila this year marked the most number of lesbians, bisexuals, and queer women who marched for equality, diversity, solidarity, and visibility. Together with gays and transgenders, they jointly re-claimed and protected the LGBT space they have created in the Philippines.

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The thousands left homeless and hungry by Cyclone Sidr that hit Bangladesh badly need development aid. Naripokkho, a women's activist group, is now urgently calling for support for those affected by the calamity. Find out how you can extend your support.