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January 8th riots in Brazil: it’s time to build a democracy that works...
Despite the January 8 riots, which were fueled by online mis- and disinformation, there are bright spots to celebrate in Brazil, such as the appointment of diverse, representative leaders like Anielle Franco and Sonia Guajajara.
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Reimagine support for African media
Uniting to support the media industry in Africa, especially native digital media, is crucial to preserving its independence and advancing democracy.
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Shifting power through narrative change
Narrative change and storytelling can be powerful tools in creating just, inclusive societies. Our narrative change work focuses on public discourse, culture, and storytelling.
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Statement on the attacks in Brazil
Luminate condemns the anti-democratic attacks in Brazil on Sunday, January 8th. Democracy is essential to building more just societies and must be protected.
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Namati: The Journey of Kenya’s Disenfranchised to Reclaim Their Rights
Can you imagine how your life would look if your country didn’t recognise you as a citizen? For five million Kenyans, this is not a hypothetical question.
Learn more about what our partner Namati is doing to help...
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Driving accountability, protecting democracy: Using data protection laws...
Luminate supported a landmark case against Meta brought by Tanya O’Carroll who is seeking to exercise her right under the UK GDPR to object to her personal data being used to profile her and show her targeted ads.
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Temblores: Shaking the structures of oppression in Colombia
Since 2017, our partner Temblores (Tremors, in English) has sought to decrease social inequality and injustice for marginalised groups. Last year, they achieved their greatest victory yet against police brutality.
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What we’re paying attention to during the Brazilian elections — and...
Brazilian elections matter for Brazilians, for Latin Americans, and for the whole world. Whatever happens in the country could set precedents for the efforts to build more inclusive societies.
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Our new strategy: A future where everyone has power to shape society
Our new strategy places greater emphasis on ensuring that everyone – especially those who are underrepresented – has the information, rights, and power to influence the decisions that affect us all.
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Request for Proposals: SEO Consultant
Luminate is looking for an experienced SEO consultant to help increase and improve the performance of our website content. The work is to be performed between the 15th of October to the 15th of December 2022.
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An action plan to tackle the threat of Big Tech’s business model to democracy
Nobel Peace Prize laureates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov launched a 10-point action plan to address the existential threat that Big Tech’s business model poses to democracy and society.
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Addressing leadership challenges and opportunities through coaching
With our Coaching Stipends programme, Luminate supported over 200 leaders at more than 80 organisations. Great leadership can help an organisation thrive, and under the right conditions, an executive coach can be transformative.
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