Global Voices Digest for June 27th, 2006
Global Voices Online – June 27, 2006
Voices from Zimbabwe and the Great Lakes
The censorial effects of Zimbabwe's new Interception of Communications Bill can already be felt, says Zim Pundit, but several undeterred bloggers write on. Thanks to their efforts, we get an inside glimpse into the recent deaths of Information Minister Tichaona Jokonya and the father of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. We also learn that only millionaires can afford shampoo these days and, from Uganda, "the corruption of workshops."
Debate on women’s rights and freedom in the Bangla blogosphere
Aparna Ray shares a fascinating conversation taking place among Bengali bloggers about women's rights, women's liberation, and gender roles in a 21st century context. Are Bengali girls free to marry who they wish? Should the family's involvement in decision making trump the individual's? Should historical gender roles be embraced or overcome? Here is a uniquely Bengali perspective on one of globalized society's most persistent debates.
The State of Creative Commons in Latin America
Lawyers, activists, artists, and bloggers all descended upon Rio de Janeiro this past weekend to discuss strategies which encourage the free flow of information and culture in the digital era. Lusophone Language Editor Jose Murilo Junior and I both attended the event in order to gauge the progress of Creative Commons in Latin America. As this coauthored post reveals, the movement's main proponents are optimistic about the future of the digital commons, but for Brazilian bloggers who were restricted from attending the summit, the conference was more about media attention and exclusivity than a critical discussion of related topics.
A year in jail for bad-mouthing Egyptian President Mubarak, five reasons for disappointment in Malaysia, Papua's lack of development, raids in Palestine, and much more can be found in today's Global Roundups.