#ProDemocracy

[sourov342]

Top Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders sentenced to jail

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[jmw87]

#Repost @jstreetdotorg with @use.repost ・・・ We continue to stand in solidarity with Israelis fighting to save their democracy. #proisrael #propeace #prodemocracy https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTFL15rl7Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theglobalcommonsnews]

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists, drawing international criticism over its crackdown on dissent.

[hindusforhumanrights]

HfHR Urges Bangladeshi President and Military to Protect Minorities and Form Secular, Democratic Government

We stand with protesters who demand the formation of a secular, democratic government that fulfills the promise of a homeland for Bengalis, regardless of religion, caste, or class. We hope that the Bangladeshi military and President will work with protesters to ensure that parliament will protect the rights of all Bangladeshis, including Bangladeshi Hindus. Historically, military-facilitated political transitions have devolved into military dictatorships, but we have faith that pro-democracy protesters in Bangladesh will keep pushing for the return of secular democracy to the country. See the Full Story - https://www.hindusforhumanrights.org/en/blog/hfhr-urges-bangladeshi-president-and-military-to-protect-minorities-and-form-secular-democratic-government

[its-suanneschafer-author]

Memorial Day is a time to honor those brave American soldiers from every ethnic, religious, and racial background who gave their time in military service—and sometimes their lives—in the name of America. This year, remember to vote BLUE, to vote against the vile fascist who refuses to acknowledge their service.

[goldiers1]

UK Requests Nicaragua Government Takes Responsibility

  Official Government Statement

In the five years since the protests, the Nicaraguan Government has continued to disregard its national and international commitments to respect and uphold human rights and fundamental democratic and civic freedoms. Thousands of civil society organisations have been outlawed, independent media operators have been silenced, and hundreds of representatives of civil society, pro-democracy activists, journalists, and opposition officials and politicians have been imprisoned, stripped of their citizenship and had their assets seized.   President José Daniel Ortega Saavedra. Photo by 總統府. Wikimedia.   The UK shares deep international concern at the situation in Nicaragua. We call on President Ortega and the Nicaraguan Government to restore full respect for the human rights of all Nicaraguans and allow international human rights bodies including the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to return to Nicaragua to carry out their legitimate mandates. We continue to call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, and for those Nicaraguans who have been deprived of their nationality to have it restored, and for all those people who have been wrongfully stripped of their assets to have them returned.   Sources: THX News & Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Read the full article

[billybennight]

Here’s my full-length fashion shot of pro-democracy Joy-Ann Reid at the 'The 1619 Project' Los Angeles Premiere. @joyannreid #joyannreid @msnbc #msnbc @thereidout #thereidout #prodemocracy @hulu #hula #the1619project @acedamymuseumofmotionpictures #academymuseumofmotionpictures @the1619project #fashionlooks #redcarpetfashion #redcarpetstyle (at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoD3sP8pcVx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[progressivepower]

Pay close attention to the global threat to #democracy abroad and at home. https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-prodemocracy-activists-sentencing-f2c36e5da3e974f54595447050280eee https://www.facebook.com/807470321537143/posts/871427665141408?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

[sftsocialnews]

His case has drawn international uproar ...

[curtiscroachblog]

God: your confidence

Word for Today written by Bob and Debby Gass

Monday 9th October 2023

'Those who trust in the Lord...cannot be shaken.' Psalm 125:1 NIV

People are naturally attracted to leaders who convey poise and self-assurance; they won't follow one who lacks self-confidence. An excellent illustration of this is an incident that took place in Russia during an attempted coup. Army tanks encircled the government building that held President Boris Yeltsin and his prodemocracy supporters. As the army moved into position, Yeltsin strode from the building, climbed up on a tank, stared the commander in the eye, and thanked him for turning to the side of democracy. Later the commander admitted that although he hadn't intended to go over to Yeltsin's side, the Russian leader appeared so confident that the soldiers decided to join him. Great achievers exhibit confidence regardless of circumstances.

But true confidence doesn't come from human approval. The Bible says, 'The Lord will be your confidence' (Proverbs 3:26 NKJV); it's about knowing he's called and equipped you to do the job. Paul wrote, 'We feel certain before God...[he] makes us able to do all that we do' (2 Corinthians 3:4-5 NCV). Even though others may not believe in you, knowing God believes in you enables you to believe in yourself. David wrote, 'Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him." But you, Lord, are a shield around me...the one who lifts my head high' (Psalm 3:2-3 NIV).

A confident leader can say to those who follow him or her, 'I have confidence in the God who called me. I have confidence in you. I believe that together we can accomplish what God wants done.'

[fanofsports]

Brazil Congress: Big pro-democracy rallies held to condemn rioters

Brazil Congress: Big pro-democracy rallies held to condemn rioters

They come after supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the heart of the Brazilian state. #Brazil #Congress #Big #prodemocracy #rallies #held #condemn #rioters

[noturtlesoup17]

Guess I should do an introduction over here. My name is Amanda and I went undercover in the far right for a year. I have released some writing and audio, and I've got a big article coming out soon. Ask me anything!

[whattheendoftheworldlookedlike]

Hong Kong, 2019

[sorrymyusernamesuckediwas13]

What’s happening in Thailand and how to help:

The people of Thailand live in a military dictatorship, in constant fear of having their rights stripped away for speaking out against injustice. Dozens of critics have been arrested arbitrarily over the years, some even died under mysterious circumstances. DO NOT LET THEIR VOICES GO UNHEARD, DO NOT IGNORE THEIR STRUGGLES. 

The context:

The current prime minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, organized a military coup in 2014 the pushed a militant dictatorship into power.

He retained his seat after an election(amidst complaints of cheating and vote buying) in March 2019 was held under new election laws his junta introduced to give him an advantage. 

Their opposite, Future Forward Party was dissolved under suspicious conditions. 

Under his regime, Thailand’s constitution has been redrafted to push military forces into power and any criticism against the government has been met with violence and aggression. thailand is currently in an economic crisis, in the middle of a pandemic. 

What’s happening now:

At least 9 people criticizing thailand’s military and monarchy have disappeared

Thai activists, who are actively speaking out against the are being forced to go into hiding, with reports of over 60+ activists being forced into hiding. 

Freedom of speech and expression has been stolen from the people by the junta by violently cracking down on dissent, actively enforcing media censorship, and banning public gatherings.

The current constitution, drafted under the heavy influence of the military and enacted in 2017, allows authoritarianism and abuse of power to thrive even further—at the price of thai people’s liberty and basic human rights. The law and the corrupt justice system has been weaponized by the military to serve the ruling class and demolish the less fortunate.

What do the protestors want? at the risk of facing jail time, thailand’s activists and students are protesting for:

The three main demands are:

For the government to dissolve the parliament

The government to stop threatening  civil liberty

A demand for a new constitution to be drafted

more demands:

"End 112": refers to a royal defamation law that protects the monarchy from criticism and carries a sentence of up to 15 years per charge.

Greater democracy and less power for the monarchy 

HOW TO HELP:

EDUCATE YOURSELF: do everything you can to find out about whats happening in thailand.

SPREAD AWARENESS: the students, protestors and activists are being actively targeted and persecuted by the government for speaking up. The absolute least we can do is spread awareness about it and amplify their voices. the internet is the only way for everyone to educate themselves on whats happening in thailand. read and reshare the links. don’t let the people of thailand be forgotten. if the students of thailand can take a stand while being scared for their lives and freedom, so can you. silence is compliance.

PROTEST: protests are being held everywhere, in LA, paris, mancouver, berlin, etc. (link to locations and dates of protests)

DONATE: donate to organizations that spread awareness through newspapers, lawyers helping protestors that are being arrested.

Sources and ways to educate yourself: 

https://theprint.in/world/thai-students-risk-jail-with-calls-for-greater-democracy-and-curbing-monarchys-power/479178/

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thousands-protest-against-thai-government-165057925--spt.html

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-politics-timeline/timeline-thailands-turbulent-politics-since-2014-military-coup-idUSKCN2520CB

https://freedomforthai-en.carrd.co/

https://www.thejakartapost.com/seasia/2020/08/12/we-must-fight-thailands-youth-take-on-the-establishment.html

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1650364/timeline-thailands-turbulent-political-history