Climate
This Indigenous Brazilian Climate Activist Says Indigenous Voices And Knowledge Are Vital To Climate Justice Solutions
"There is a lot of ancestral knowledge and a lot of traditional knowledge and that can help us face the climate crisis."
Sofia Hou
Sofia Hou is a reporter and producer for Almost and is based in San Salvador. Contact this reporter at sofia@almostmag.co.
Activism
Inside The Youth-Led Tax Protests Rocking Kenya
The bill had initially proposed adding tax to essential items such as bread, cooking oil, the internet, motor vehicles, transferring money, plastic products and diapers and sanitary pads.
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This 14-Year-Old Colombian Climate Activist Says Adults Must Listen To Children To Best Solve The Climate Crisis
“Adults can do a lot for children first if they listen to them.”
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This Japanese Band Dressed Up As Explorers Conquering Ape Natives And Caused A Huge Controversy
In the video, the band members, dressed up as historical characters such Christopher Columbus, travel to an island and teach what appears to be native people dressed like apes how to play the piano and ride a horse.
Impact
This Argentine Actress Who Said She Was Raped By Her Male Co-Star When She Was 16 Has Finally Got Justice
Thelma Fardin said she sought justice for the girl she was and that the court’s decision was “a message of hope for everyone who suffered and is suffering from abuse”.
Cute
BTS’ Jin Has Finished South Korea’s Military Service And Celebrated In The Most Wholesome Way
On the day, the other members of BTS, who are still fulfilling their service, took leave to celebrate with him.
Impact
Mexico Has Elected Its First Woman President
61-year-old Claudia Sheinbaum, a physicist and energy engineer, had also made history in 2018 as the first woman mayor of Mexico City.
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This Italian Teen Computer Whiz Is Set To Become The Catholic Church’s First Millennial Saint
Carlos Acutis was dubbed a “computer genius” at a young age, using his skills to build websites for Catholic organizations, including one where he document miracles around the world.
Politics
In A Very British Moment, The Prime Minister Called An Election Soaked By Rain While An Opposition Song Blasted
The Conservative Party, which has been in power since 2010, is widely expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party in the next general election, according to opinion polls.
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Norway, Ireland And Spain Have Announced They Will Recognize Palestine As A State
Norway was the first country to announce the decision, followed by Ireland and Spain.
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This South African Lawyer Broke Down While Talking About Children In Gaza Under Israel’s Genocide At The ICJ
Adila Hassim visibly choked up and held back tears while talking about the effects Israel's genocide has had on Gaza's children.
Activism
Young People In Georgia Are Holding Huge Unprecedented Protests Against A “Russia-Like Law” That Could Crack Down On Opposition
The law would require media, non-governmental and non-profit organizations that receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad to register as “carrying the interests of a foreign power”.