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Transgender community rallies to urge citizens to vote
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Transgender community rallies to urge citizens to vote

Hindustan Times  

A group of 100 transgender voters took out a procession to raise electoral awareness among other citizens in Lucknow on Monday. The rally was taken out in the presence of district magistrate Surya Pal Gangwar from KD Singh Babu Stadium to the Gandhi statue at Raj Bhavan Colony. A ‘chunav jagrukta’ rally taken out by the transgender community in Lucknow …

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Laurieton community rallies to save sunken historic fishing vessel Pacific Venture
1 year, 1 month ago

Laurieton community rallies to save sunken historic fishing vessel Pacific Venture

ABC  

A community is rallying to save a piece of maritime history in northern New South Wales, with efforts underway to save a 60-year-old fishing trawler from a watery grave in a local river. Former owner Damien Lay said the task was proving challenging but many in the community were still determined to save the old boat. Pacific Venture Restoration Project …

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Manipur Violence: The Role of Localised Networks and Small Peace-building Models
1 year, 3 months ago

Manipur Violence: The Role of Localised Networks and Small Peace-building Models

The Quint  

Following the crisis in Manipur, the Interfaith Forum was founded on 5 June 2023 to lay extensive focus on building solidarity and initiating dialogue processes at civil society levels. The Pangal community also turned to local response mechanisms to the crisis, as they formed human chains and took out torch rallies to foster peace in the state. Organized by UMPCO …

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Alabama community rallies in support of a Black author after school district cancels Black History Month event
1 year, 10 months ago

Alabama community rallies in support of a Black author after school district cancels Black History Month event

CNN  

CNN — A suburban Alabama community is rallying behind a Black author after the school district rescinded an invitation to have him speak and read his books at local elementary schools during Black History Month. Award-winning children’s book author Derrick Barnes, known for writing stories for and featuring Black children, will no longer be visiting three Hoover City Schools, a …

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Moorook community rallies to save homes from rising River Murray as peak approaches
1 year, 11 months ago

Moorook community rallies to save homes from rising River Murray as peak approaches

ABC  

The water was not meant to reach Tony Turnbull's house at Moorook, in SA's Riverland, but now he is on an urgent mission to hold it back. Key points: A Moorook couple continue to fight their historic property against rising River Murray levels The state government allows land-based fishing in welcome news for locals and tourists The State Emergency Service …

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Launceston community rallies to save Colombian family from being forced to leave
2 years, 1 month ago

Launceston community rallies to save Colombian family from being forced to leave

ABC  

When Colombian Cesar Penuela met his wife Claudia Castillo in 2007, the couple dreamt of building a life in Australia – becoming residents, buying a home, and raising a family. Key points: The Administrative Appeals Tribunal refused the family's application for permanent residency last month The Launceston community has rallied behind the family, and the Northern Rangers Football Club set …

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