Protest

Write for Rights 2022: Canada celebrates world’s largest human rights event with first in-person Write-A-Thons in three years

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Defending human rights, at its core, is about people joining together and harnessing their collective power to counter injustice, said Ketty Nivyabandi, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada (English-speaking Section).

Key Points: 
  • Defending human rights, at its core, is about people joining together and harnessing their collective power to counter injustice, said Ketty Nivyabandi, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada (English-speaking Section).
  • Community, student, religious, and workplace groups may register their events on Amnesty International Canadas 2022 Write for Rights portal .
  • Write for Rights has helped transform the lives of more than 100 people since 2001, freeing them from torture, harassment, or unjust imprisonment.
  • In 2021, more than 4.5 million actions were taken, making Write for Rights the worlds largest human rights event.

The MVP Project surpasses $1 million in support of emerging Canadian recording artists and filmmakers

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Devery, RBC, Telefilm Canada, Investment, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Brand, Instagram, Platinum Partners, CTV, Prism Prize, Haviah Mighty, Collection, Canada Media Fund, MVP, SXSW, Protest, Organization, Academy, Television, Mother, Royal Bank of Canada, Beat, Music, Interim, Seumas McNally Grand Prize, Prism, Life, Playwrights Guild of Canada's RBC Emerging Playwright Award, Program, Artistic Media Partners, Budget, Prize, CBC, Video game, Creative industries, Film, Cineplex, Light, Netflix

This milestone coincides with round eight of the program, in which grants were awarded to 12 teams of emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers.

Key Points: 
  • This milestone coincides with round eight of the program, in which grants were awarded to 12 teams of emerging Canadian musicians and filmmakers.
  • MVP Project grants provide emerging talent with much-needed support to bring their creative visions to life, and a platform to showcase their talent.
  • The MVP Project is dedicated to growing the Canadian music video community and to providing opportunities for creatives to connect in a meaningful way.
  • Eligible emerging recording artists and filmmakers are encouraged to apply for Round 9, which will be announced in the coming months.

Protest Putin Announces Launch of Anti-Putin Merchandise With a Purpose

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Heart, Virtual private network, Government, Intention, Protest, Investor, Upwork, Hoodie, Tailor

Protest Putin has been created to help fill this gap in the form of products marked with sympathetic and/or lightly humorous design work.

Key Points: 
  • Protest Putin has been created to help fill this gap in the form of products marked with sympathetic and/or lightly humorous design work.
  • The goal of Protest Putin is to contribute to both the people and country of Ukraine by attracting customers with its pro-Ukrainian merchandise.
  • Protest Putin aims to work with the like-minded community to generate a meaningful amount of financial support for Ukraine.
  • To further contribute to the cause, Protest Putin has hired a Ukrainian illustrator as of April 2022 in an effort to continually strive towards the desired goal.

Way to Win Announces Over $24 Million Moved to Multi-Racial Movement Organizations in First Half of 2020

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Anti-black racism in the United States, Post–Civil Rights Era African-American history, Criminal justice reform in the United States, Black Lives Matter, Anti-racism, Race in the United States, American society, Movement for Black Lives, Protest, 21st century in the United States

This quarter, Way to Win has continued to invest in the organizations that comprise the Movement for Black Lives and Black political leaders across the country, while directing resources to community power building for organizations adapting to COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • This quarter, Way to Win has continued to invest in the organizations that comprise the Movement for Black Lives and Black political leaders across the country, while directing resources to community power building for organizations adapting to COVID-19.
  • At the height of Black Lives Matter protests in June, Way to Win doubled down on their mission of building power with multi-racial coalitions.
  • "Way to Win has been an incredible resource, not only during these exceptionally difficult times, but with their focus on the long-term.
  • With nearly 300 donors and organizers in attendance, Way to Win plans to host Day 2 and Day 3 of their annual conference this fall.

Police powers: policing protests

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Activism, Law enforcement, Prevention, Surveillance, Crime prevention, Safety, Police, Security, G20 London summit protests, Nonviolent resistance, Protest, Police reform in the United States

In the UK several pieces of legislation provide a framework for the policing of protests.

Key Points: 
  • In the UK several pieces of legislation provide a framework for the policing of protests.
  • Reform to police tactics in the early 2010s

    Following criticism of the polices approach at the G20 protests in 2009 there was reform of policing tactics at protests.

  • Partly in response to this criticism, the current police guidance emphasises that officers should start from a presumption of peaceful protests.
  • Debate about the future of policing protests

    Recent protests have raised some questions about the current framework for policing demonstrations.

#ThisMessageMatters Because Black Lives Matter

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In light of the current social and political climate, rampant across the United States with protests and petitions for the Black Lives Matter movement, the Grova Creative team launches #ThisMessageMatters .

Key Points: 
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In light of the current social and political climate, rampant across the United States with protests and petitions for the Black Lives Matter movement, the Grova Creative team launches #ThisMessageMatters .
  • You can use this ongoing website project to decide how you would like to participate in the fight against the social injustice Black people are facing today.
  • The Black Lives Matter movement has faced significant polarization in certain aspects.
  • Use this site as a tool to help your voice stand out when you are fighting the GREAT causeENDING INJUSTICE towards the Black community.

Aspectum Visualized Black Lives Matter Protests

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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MENLO PARK, Calif., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To commit to citizen safety and impact on raising public awareness, Aspectum has visualized the ongoing Black Lives Matter human rights demonstrations throughout North America and Europe.

Key Points: 
  • MENLO PARK, Calif., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --To commit to citizen safety and impact on raising public awareness, Aspectum has visualized the ongoing Black Lives Matter human rights demonstrations throughout North America and Europe.
  • The real-time map displays current protests hotspots, estimates numbers of participants by city, and links relevant media references to each event.
  • The map reveals that major protests are occurring in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and New York followed closely by Philadelphia and Chicago.
  • In a matter of days, rallies and demonstrations against police violence towards black people spread to other parts of the US, and some of the European cities.

Media Alert: BlackSky to Provide Satellite Images of Black Lives Matter Protest in Washington, D.C.

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Saturday, June 6, 2020
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To provide an aerial view of the Black Lives Protest and illustrate size and scale of crowd, which is expected to be one of the largest protests ever in D.C.

Key Points: 

To provide an aerial view of the Black Lives Protest and illustrate size and scale of crowd, which is expected to be one of the largest protests ever in D.C.

Streetwear Brand Launches Peaceful Protest Capsule with Proceeds Supporting The Bail Project

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Culture, Civil disobedience, Protest, River Tees, T-shirt, Clothing, Fashion

Growing up in the Caribbean, a place that historically embraces African culture, Archibald brings positive street culture influence to his projects.

Key Points: 
  • Growing up in the Caribbean, a place that historically embraces African culture, Archibald brings positive street culture influence to his projects.
  • The Peaceful Protest Capsule, conceived several months ago as part of the SS20 collection, is more relevant now than ever.
  • Each of the four t-shirts retails for $50, with all proceeds going directly to The Bail Project.
  • Messages printed on tees include "The Revolution Will Be Live Streamed," "This Is A Peaceful Protest," "Look Deeper" and "MasterPeace."

English language tests: a systemic failure affecting thousands

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Human behavior, Misconduct, Cheating in chess, Ethics, Protest, Cheating, Applied ethics

SummaryThe Department appears to have been caught by surprise by the extent of fraud occurring in test centres.

Key Points: 

Summary

    • The Department appears to have been caught by surprise by the extent of fraud occurring in test centres.
    • The Home Offices pace of response to the issue of cheating has either been full throttle or too slow, with no middle ground.
    • It has been quick to act on imperfect evidence, but slow in responding to indications that innocent people may have been caught up in its actions.
    • We are staggered that the Department thinks it is acceptable to have so little regard for the impact its actions might have on innocent people.

Chair's comments

    • It was then shocked when widespread cheating did take place.However, despite the scale of the abuse, many hundreds of people continue to protest their innocence at great personal cost.
    • The Home Offices flawed reaction to a systemic failure by a private company has led to real injustice for many thousands of overseas students taking English Language tests.
    • It beggars belief that despite known flaws in the Tier 4 student visa system, the Home Office designed an English language testing system that failed to recognise the potential incentive for cheating.
    • However, despite the scale of the abuse, many hundreds of people continue to protest their innocence at great personal cost.
    • It is staggering that the Home Office thinks it is acceptable to have so little regard for the impact its actions might have on innocent people.

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