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Meet our partners catalysing change for women & girls around the world
Many of our partners work daily to catalyse change to improve women and girls’ participation in society. During Women's History Month, we're profiling and celebrating these organisations from around the world.
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Inclusion, representation, and greater democracy: The challenge for some...
In light of attacks on press freedoms and journalists around the world, Argentina newspaper El Litoral recently spoke with Gabriela Hadid about Luminate's work in addressing these challenges in Latin America.
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“Move slow and fix things”: Britons concerned by current pace of AI...
Nearly half of Britons (42%) believe artificial intelligence is currently being released at an unsafe pace, a new poll by global foundation Luminate highlights today.
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2023 Colombian Local Elections: The Case for Greater LGBTQ+ Representation
As we approach the 2023 local elections in Colombia, Luminate's Felipe Estefan reflects on the importance of increasing the political representation and participation of the LGBTQ+ community.
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The State of Disinformation Regulations in Southeast Asia
Can we regulate our way out of the problems caused by disinformation?
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What you need to know about the 2023 Argentine elections
Within the framework of 40 years of democracy in Argentina, this year's election represents an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment to fairer and more inclusive societies, in which all people can fully exercise their rights.
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Research
Winning Hearts & Minds: Using strategic communications for change
Luminate commissioned a report studying the barriers to collaboration between strategic communications firms and change agents such as nonprofits, activists, and community groups in Kenya and Nigeria.
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Luminate welcomes Maria Ressa acquittal
Luminate welcomes the decision by the Philippines’ Court of Tax Appeals to acquit Maria Ressa of four politically motivated tax charges.
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Bots versus ballots: Europeans fear AI threat to elections and lack of...
A significant majority of citizens in France, Germany and the UK polled about the possible impact of AI and deepfake technology on elections are worried about the prospect, a YouGov poll commissioned by Luminate has found.
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Welcoming Tabitha Goldstaub to Luminate's Board of Directors
"Tabitha’s expertise will be invaluable for advancing Luminate’s work on platform accountability," said Stephen King, CEO of Luminate.
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Luminate appoints Toyin Akinniyi as Vice President, Africa
Under Toyin’s leadership, Luminate will continue to support work on youth and women’s political leadership and efforts to improve democratic governance in Africa.
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Interview: "Targeted attacks on lesbian lawmakers in Brazil aim to halt...
To mark Brazil's National Lesbian Visibility Day on 29 August, we spoke with Lélia de Castro, a lesbian feminist and member of Luminate’s partner VoteLGBT.
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Opinion & analysis
Independent institutions will bolster African democracies
Discussions at the 2023 Africa Drive for Democracy Conference underscore the need to support Luminate partners working to build trust and engagement in civic and political processes.
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Partnerships will build a new era in African media
Partnerships backed by strategic investment can unlock a new era in African journalism.
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