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Challenging albinism discrimination in Angola

George Mutero
November 10, 2024

Fashion Model Telmo Martins from Angola is taking up the fight against albinism discrimination. After having walked the region's biggest runways, he now dreams of shows in Europe.

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The EU spends hundreds of millions of euros in Africa to stop migrants before they set off for Europe.

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The EU spends hundreds of millions of euros in Africa to stop migrants before they set off for Europe.
Human RightsMay 30, 202402:38 min
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Ndumie's vision for South Africa: To love and to let love

Ndumie Funda fought apartheid in her youth. Today, she continues to confront hatred in South Africa — against lesbians.
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Members of the Human Rights Council during a special session devoted to Sudan

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Fewer and fewer members of the UN Human Rights Council are known for protecting human rights within their own borders.
Human RightsDecember 11, 202301:46 min
Mariam Claren, daughter of imprisoned women's rights activist Nahid Taghavi, speaks to DW.

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Mariam Claren is urging Germany to do more to secure her mother's release from the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran.
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