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Alejandro Villanueva, far right, was caught on camera with some of his fellow conscripts in the first days of the Falkland War. This photo was published in a newspaper, which was the only way his family found out about his whereabouts

On 40-year anniversary of the Falklands War, ex-combatant shares his story

We endured low temperatures with snow and rain for two months while sheltering outdoors. For sustenance, we drank water from the puddles and tried to melt snow in the sun; we hardly ate, as the meager food provided was terrible in quality.
Crime & Corruption
Makomborero Haruzivishe spent nearly a year behind bars for what he says are false charges of inciting public violence

Zimbabwean political activist recounts time behind bars

While imprisoned, I mobilized other prisoners to know their rights. I believe in people’s power; that's why I decided to become an ambassador of hope, even behind bars.
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One of the demonstrators at the Labor Day march in Bogotá10

Diverse groups march for adequate working conditions, worker protections in Bogotá

On May 1, more than 4,000 people from diverse social and political groups marched through the streets of Bogotá to mark International Labor Day.
Whistleblower
Kristi Cassidy's viral movement against Etsy's fee hikes took shape on internet forums such as Reddit and Discord

Dress designer launches internationally recognized strike against Etsy

There were times in this process I thought, there is no way this is going to happen. There are only so many hours in the day and it’s just me, standing against a multi-billion-dollar company. If I drop one ball, everything could fail; but here we are.
Conflict
Women in England protest the violence of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021

Afghan judge, activist survives Taliban assassination attempts to run for office in UK

I huddled in the sewer for four hours, surrounded by dirt and stench, flies biting me all over. I knew the Taliban men had come to kill me.
Conflict
Part of the camp in Bogotá National Park in which the displaced indigenous communities have been living. The banner reads " The United People is invincible/ No to Eviction"10

Displaced indigenous community living in Bogotá park demand basic rights, security

We have endured many days eating only lentils and rice. To evade the cold, we sleep piled up, like pigs, under plastic. The children often wake up crying.
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Protesters gather outside Vancouver City Hall10

Students, activists protest oil pipeline construction near Canadian high school

Around 100 activists, students and community members gathered outside Vancouver City Hall on Friday, March 25 to protest the construction of an oil pipeline within 100 meters of Burnaby Mountain Secondary School.
Health
Valeria Salech, president of Mamá Cultiva, promotes Argentina's Law 23.350 in May 2019

Mamá Cultiva promotes benefits of medicinal cannabis in Argentina

Before Emiliano was born, I used cannabis recreationally. No more, no less. Who would have thought that it would change my son's life and, therefore, mine?
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Young woman protester5

Supporters show up for International Women’s Day in Colombia

Members of feminist organizations and social groups in several cities in Colombia went out to march on March 8, in commemoration of International Women's Day.
Health
Susana Bustamante with her daughter, Melina

Mother recounts daughter’s fight to die with dignity in Argentina

Although the goal was to pass the law, what Melina really requested and what this law honors is the humanization of medicine. That was all that my daughter thought while she was dying and going through those painful treatments. Melina inspires me still. Every March 1, I am the one who says, "Many people, thanks to you, today can choose how to leave this world."
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A woman shouts in the street as she celebrates the legalization of abortion in Colombia10

‘Causa Justa’ at last: Colombia decriminalizes abortion up to 24 weeks

Demonstrators and activists for the decriminalization of abortion filled the street in front of the courthouse in Bogotá in celebration on Feb. 22, 2022, one day after the Colombian Constitutional Court legalized abortion up to the 24th week of pregnancy.
Health
Now the mother of three daughters of her own, Sadia vows to protect as many girls as she can from the pain and trauma of FGM

Once a victim herself, Kenyan Parliament hopeful fights to eradicate female genital mutilation

I silently prayed, waiting in fear for whatever was about to happen. A few minutes later, I felt a sharp pain in my genital area as my flesh was cut off. They gave me no painkillers or anesthesia as they cut; the pain overwhelmed me, and I lost all my strength.
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