Human Rights

September 4, 2026

Gloria Steinem, Who Went Undercover at a Playboy Club and Changed America, Dies at 92

— Gloria Steinem died at her home in New York City on September 2, 2026. She was 92. No cause of death was given. The announcement came through her Instagram account, which

Historic castle-like structure on a rocky hill with a Swedish flag flying from the tower, cloudy sky

UK·World

Britons Face Deportation From Sweden Over a 2021 Brexit Deadline — 78-Year-Old Has Until September 8

British nationals in Sweden face removal after missing a 2021 residency deadline. A 78-year-old widow has until September 8. The UK has raised this at EU level.

September 3, 2026

India sent a social-media blocking order every minute for five months

India·Latest·News·Policy

India issued about 195,000 social-media blocking orders in five months, with Meta’s API deleting content automatically and with no human review.

Ben-Gvir Gaza Statements Spark International Law Backlash and Humanitarian Debate

News·Policy·World

Ben-Gvir's Gaza statements trigger international criticism and humanitarian law questions. Global response addresses obligations under international conventions. Crisis escalates amid diplomatic tensions.

West facade of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, DC, where the mail ballot fight now lands.

Policy·USA

Supreme Court Faces Mail Ballot Showdown: 23 States Fight Federal Voting Restrictions

In March, President Trump signed an order that could fundamentally change how millions of Americans vote. It requires the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail-in ballots to voters on federally-approved lists. And

Govind Tekale

August 17, 2026

Afghan women walking along a dusty road in Kabul carrying water containers, with traditional Afghan architecture in the background

World

Afghanistan Marks 5 Years of Taliban Rule as Women and Girls Face Systematic Exclusion

Five years ago this week, the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. On August 15, 2021, the group swept into Kabul as the last American soldiers departed. Two weeks later, on August

Govind Tekale

August 15, 2026

Policy·Politics

US Walks Out on France at UN Security Council Over Human Rights Criticism

The United States staged a diplomatic walkout from a UN Security Council meeting on July 28, protesting French remarks that compared America to North Korea and Russia regarding human rights positions, escalating

Govind Tekale

July 28, 2026

María Corina Machado addressing supporters at a 2019 Caracas march, symbolizing Venezuela’s democratic struggle.

Activism·Latin America·Politics

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Venezuela’s Machado wins $1.7M from hiding as Trump cries “politics over peace”

🏆 Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Wins Nobel Peace Prize While Living in Hiding María Corina Machado received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on October 10 for her work promoting

Govind Tekale

October 11, 2025

Edward Attenborough and Dr Leonie van 't Hag working in a laboratory at Monash University with scientific equipment used for creating bioplastics from food waste sugars.

Activism·Australia·Materials·Sustainability

Australian Scientists Transform Food Waste into Customizable Compostable Plastic Films

Scientists at Monash University have created natural plastic films from food waste sugars that could eventually replace petroleum-based packaging materials. This breakthrough addresses the growing problem of plastic waste, with global plastic

Karmactive Staff

October 6, 2025

Banksy street art mural on the Royal Courts of Justice in London depicting a judge in a wig and gown striking a bloodied protester with a gavel.

Activism·Artivism·News·UK

Banksy’s Royal Courts Mural Covered Within Hours as 890 Protesters Face Terrorism Charges

A new Banksy artwork depicting a judge striking a protester appeared on London’s Royal Courts of Justice on September 8, 2025, only to be covered within hours by court officials citing the

Rahul Somvanshi

September 8, 2025

Richard Boyle wearing a beanie, glasses, and headphones, standing outside the Federal Court of Australia in Canberra.

Activism·Australia·News

Boyle Whistleblower Case: From 66 Charges to No Conviction as Experts Warn of ‘Chilling Effect on Truth’

Seven years after going public in 2018, Richard Boyle walked out of court without a conviction. He has said he is “broken, physically, mentally and financially.” The Long Road to Justice Boyle

Rahul Somvanshiand

Govind Tekale

August 28, 2025

Climate·News

ICJ Rules States Must Act on 1.5°C Goal: 15 Judges Unanimously Establish Climate Obligations

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a unanimous landmark ruling on July 23, 2025, declaring that states have binding legal obligations to protect the climate system from greenhouse gas emissions. The

Govind Tekale

July 26, 2025

Photo Source: Gennady Grachev (cc-by-2.0)

News·Water

Coca-Cola Plant Water Use: Millions Daily Taken, Neighbors Lack Access in Mexico

While Coca-Cola FEMSA celebrates receiving Alliance for Water Stewardship certification for its San Cristóbal bottling plant, local activists call it a “farce.” This March 2024 opposition petition highlights a stark reality: the

Govind Tekale

April 30, 2025

Representative Image. WhatsApp usage by people. Photo Source: Zunter (CC BY-SA 4.0)

News·USA

NSA Warns Signal And WhatsApp Users Of Hidden Threats From Linked Devices And Group Links

The National Security Agency (NSA) has issued a critical warning about secure messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp that flips conventional security wisdom on its head: the apps themselves aren’t vulnerable—user behavior

Rahul Somvanshi

April 5, 2025

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