Hundreds of thousands of workers and helpers at Anganwadis (rural childcare centers) in Andhra Pradesh, India, who had been on strike for 42 days, called off their agitation after the government agreed to their main demands.
The workers and helpers, mainly women, had been on strike since December 12, demanding recognition as government employees and pay increases.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/23/anganwadi-workers-in-andhra-pradesh-declare-victory-after-42-day-strike/
The workers and helpers, mainly women, had been on strike since December 12, demanding recognition as government employees and pay increases.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/23/anganwadi-workers-in-andhra-pradesh-declare-victory-after-42-day-strike/
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Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh declare victory after 42-day strike : Peoples Dispatch
Terming the strike as a "grand victory,” the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers said in a statement that it "proved the strength of the working people"
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#PeoplesHistory | Today, we remember the iconic legacy of Paul Robeson—a world-renowned singer, actor, athlete, and activist who epitomized proletarian internationalism and solidarity.
A vocal advocate for labor and an outspoken critic of fascism and imperialism, Robeson brought relentless passion in fighting oppression and injustice. His radical politics and embrace of socialism made him a prime target for the US government's attempts to stifle dissent.
Despite constant surveillance and condemnation, Robeson refused to disavow being a leftist or supporting the Soviet Union. His principled stands came at immense personal cost as a smear campaign stripped him of the fame he earned across artistic, academic, and athletic realms—even denying a US passport that left him stranded for years.
Though the establishment attempted to write Robeson out of history books, his extraordinary talents and unwavering commitment to truth continue inspiring new revolutionary generations today.
A vocal advocate for labor and an outspoken critic of fascism and imperialism, Robeson brought relentless passion in fighting oppression and injustice. His radical politics and embrace of socialism made him a prime target for the US government's attempts to stifle dissent.
Despite constant surveillance and condemnation, Robeson refused to disavow being a leftist or supporting the Soviet Union. His principled stands came at immense personal cost as a smear campaign stripped him of the fame he earned across artistic, academic, and athletic realms—even denying a US passport that left him stranded for years.
Though the establishment attempted to write Robeson out of history books, his extraordinary talents and unwavering commitment to truth continue inspiring new revolutionary generations today.
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Recent revelations of a far-right German conspiracy to deport immigrants sparked outrage and mass protests led by progressive groups nationwide. Under the banner "Together Against the Right," demonstrators across Germany are taking a vocal stand to defend democracy and condemn resurgent strands of fascism targeting marginalized communities. This swelling grassroots movement underscores that the majority rejects extremist ideologies seeking to subvert human rights. Their urgent calls oppose right-wing extremism and uphold the vision of a Germany where all residents feel safe, embraced and empowered regardless of background.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/23/protests-erupt-in-germany-after-exposure-of-far-right-conspiracy-to-deport-migrants-en-masse/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/23/protests-erupt-in-germany-after-exposure-of-far-right-conspiracy-to-deport-migrants-en-masse/
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Protests erupt in Germany after exposure of far-right conspiracy to deport migrants en masse : Peoples Dispatch
An investigative report has exposed a far-right plot, hatched during a meeting in November, to deport migrants en masse from Germany
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Argentina's labor groups unite as one voice today.
January 24th marks history as the country's major worker confederations join together in rejecting the anti-worker policies of the Javier Milei government.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/24/not-one-step-back-national-general-strike-in-argentina-against-mileis-attacks-on-workers/
January 24th marks history as the country's major worker confederations join together in rejecting the anti-worker policies of the Javier Milei government.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/24/not-one-step-back-national-general-strike-in-argentina-against-mileis-attacks-on-workers/
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Not one step back: National general strike in Argentina against Milei's attacks on workers : Peoples Dispatch
Across Argentina millions are participating in a national general strike to protest the Milei government’s widespread attacks on people’s rights
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🇨🇺/🇵🇸 In solidarity with Palestinians amid the onslaught in Gaza, Cuban scholar José Ernesto Novaez Guerrero illuminates the profound historical ties binding his country to the Palestinian cause.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/24/cuba-a-historic-friend-of-the-palestinian-people/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/24/cuba-a-historic-friend-of-the-palestinian-people/
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Cuba: a historic friend of the Palestinian people
Cuban intellectual José Ernesto Novaez Guerrero reflects on the historical ties of solidarity between the Cuban and Palestinian people in the context of Israel's ongoing war on Gaza
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Argentinians from all walks of life—led by labor unions and working-class organizations—flooded the streets today. Their booming solidarity counters the Javier Milei far-right regime’s attempts to silence worker voice and power.
Despite hollow threats meant to intimidate, the masses testify that the struggle for dignity and livable conditions cannot be crushed or deterred.
Despite hollow threats meant to intimidate, the masses testify that the struggle for dignity and livable conditions cannot be crushed or deterred.
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This Friday January 26, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will issue a decision on South Africa’s request for provisional measures to bring an end to Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Pretoria’s application calls on the ICJ to determine and declare that Israel has violated its obligations as a party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. However, pending a final ruling on the case, it urged the court to indicate provisional (or emergency) measures to “protect against further, severe, and irreparable harm” to the Palestinian people and to “ensure Israel’s compliance” with the Genocide Convention not to engage in genocide, and to prevent and to punish genocide”.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/24/icj-to-respond-to-south-africas-genocide-case-against-israel/
Pretoria’s application calls on the ICJ to determine and declare that Israel has violated its obligations as a party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. However, pending a final ruling on the case, it urged the court to indicate provisional (or emergency) measures to “protect against further, severe, and irreparable harm” to the Palestinian people and to “ensure Israel’s compliance” with the Genocide Convention not to engage in genocide, and to prevent and to punish genocide”.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/24/icj-to-respond-to-south-africas-genocide-case-against-israel/
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ICJ to respond to South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
South Africa has asked the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue emergency measures, including ordering Israel to stop all military operations in Gaza, where it has killed over 25,000 Palestinians in an ongoing genocide.
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On January 23, speaking during the two day extended meeting of the UN Security Council on Palestine, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres underlined that “Israel’s clear and repeated rejection” of a two-state solution is unacceptable.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/25/israels-collective-punishment-of-palestinians-in-gaza-not-acceptable-says-un-chief/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/25/israels-collective-punishment-of-palestinians-in-gaza-not-acceptable-says-un-chief/
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Israel’s collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza not acceptable, says UN Chief : Peoples Dispatch
Participants in the UN Security Council highlighted need for a ceasefire in Gaza and a long term solution to the Palestinian question as necessary for peace
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US bases in Iraq and Syria have been hit with over 150 attacks since October 7 in response to its military and political backing of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, prompting talks of their withdrawal.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/25/us-and-israel-face-fresh-attacks-from-iraqi-and-yemeni-resistance-over-the-war-in-gaza/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/25/us-and-israel-face-fresh-attacks-from-iraqi-and-yemeni-resistance-over-the-war-in-gaza/
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US and Israel face fresh attacks from Iraqi and Yemeni resistance over the war in Gaza
US bases in Iraq and Syria have been hit with over 150 attacks since October 7 in response to its military and political backing of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, prompting talks of their withdrawal
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Greek students, educators, and youth united on the streets to defend free and public higher education for all!
The right-wing government's latest neoliberal scheme to open elite private universities in Greece was widely rejected, with student, youth, and teachers groups stating that they would cater to the privileged few at the expense of the working-class masses.
The right-wing government's latest neoliberal scheme to open elite private universities in Greece was widely rejected, with student, youth, and teachers groups stating that they would cater to the privileged few at the expense of the working-class masses.
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Donald Trump is leading in the Republican presidential primaries and will most likely be the party's nominee. Here, we bring you a glimpse of what he wants for the future of the US.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/25/what-would-a-second-trump-presidency-mean-for-the-people-of-the-us/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/25/what-would-a-second-trump-presidency-mean-for-the-people-of-the-us/
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What would a second Trump presidency mean for the people of the US? : Peoples Dispatch
Trump is rocketing through the primaries for the 2024 Presidential election. This is a glimpse into what he wants for the future of the US
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Tune in as Vijay Prashad, Zoe Alexandra and Prasanth R return to dissect last week’s top stories and provide razor-sharp class analysis you won’t find in the corporate media.
They connect the dots so you get not only news, but the anti-imperialist context lacking elsewhere.
https://youtube.com/live/dZV2PnQAQrw
They connect the dots so you get not only news, but the anti-imperialist context lacking elsewhere.
https://youtube.com/live/dZV2PnQAQrw
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During this week’s session of the Executive Board (EB) of the World Health Organization (WHO), Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has been one of the topics in the spotlight.
The original purpose of introducing the concept was to increase access to healthcare and financial protection from health expenditure.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/26/new-round-of-universal-health-coverage-policies-lies-ahead-despite-missed-targets/
The original purpose of introducing the concept was to increase access to healthcare and financial protection from health expenditure.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/26/new-round-of-universal-health-coverage-policies-lies-ahead-despite-missed-targets/
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New round of Universal Health Coverage policies lies ahead despite missed targets : Peoples Dispatch
The WHO Executive Board is poised to propose enhanced Universal Health Coverage policies despite disappointing outcomes. UHC-based policies are failing in achieving the goals of increased access to healthcare and financial protection from health expenditure
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled in favor of South Africa’s request for provisional measures in its case against Israel over the ongoing war on Gaza.
In a ruling issued on January 26, the Court determined that it had jurisdiction over the matter, and as such, rejected Israel’s request for the case to be dismissed.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/26/icj-upholds-south-africas-case-against-israel-orders-measures-to-prevent-genocide-in-gaza/
In a ruling issued on January 26, the Court determined that it had jurisdiction over the matter, and as such, rejected Israel’s request for the case to be dismissed.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/26/icj-upholds-south-africas-case-against-israel-orders-measures-to-prevent-genocide-in-gaza/
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ICJ upholds South Africa’s case against Israel, orders measures to prevent genocide in Gaza : Peoples Dispatch
While the Court did not grant South Africa’s request for an immediate suspension of Israel’s military operations, it has ordered Israel take “all measures” to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, including by its military
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The ICJ ruled in favor of South Africa’s request for provisional measures in its case against Israel over the ongoing war on Gaza and rejected Israel’s request for the case to be dismissed. Here, Ronald Lamola, South African Minister of Justice and member of the legal team at ICJ, celebrates the ruling against Israel regarding its crimes in Gaza.
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The French parliament began considering incorporating the right to abortion into the constitution. This initiative follows the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, dealing a significant blow to women in the US.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/26/french-parliament-considers-constitutionalization-of-right-to-abortion/
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/26/french-parliament-considers-constitutionalization-of-right-to-abortion/
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French parliament considers constitutionalization of right to abortion : Peoples Dispatch
Parliamentarians in France begin discussing a motion to enshrine the right to abortion into the constitution, offering stronger protections of women’s health rights
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As Israel has continued to wage a genocidal war on Gaza for over 100 days, the Occupation is now contending with the impact on its own economy.
After revoking the work permits given to Palestinian workers from the occupied territories, and foreign migrants having left Israel since October 7, the Zionist state has turned to recruit workers from countries in Asia and Africa, where working class people are especially vulnerable to economic crises.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/26/after-expelling-palestinian-workers-israel-turns-to-the-global-south-for-labor/
After revoking the work permits given to Palestinian workers from the occupied territories, and foreign migrants having left Israel since October 7, the Zionist state has turned to recruit workers from countries in Asia and Africa, where working class people are especially vulnerable to economic crises.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2024/01/26/after-expelling-palestinian-workers-israel-turns-to-the-global-south-for-labor/
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After expelling Palestinian workers, Israel turns to the Global South for labor
Israel has thus far signed agreements with Kenya and Malawi to bring in workers to its agricultural sector, which has otherwise relied on Palestinian and Thai migrant labor
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