Female Brazilian legislator attacked on social media for revealing outfit

This Post was originally written  for Global Voices For her state legislature inauguration on January 31, newly-elected Brazilian deputy Ana Paula da Silva wore a bright red dress and jewelry. She posted a photo of the occasion on her Facebook and, on the next day, she woke up with a flurry of hateful comments. The reason: her cleavage. …

بينهم سوريون ومن جنوب السودان، تعرف على فريق اللاجئين للألعاب الأولمبية في البرازيل

تم نشر المقال المترجم لكاتبه على موقع الأصوات العالمية تبدأ دورة الألعاب الأولمبية هذا العام في مدينة ريو دي جانيرو في البرازيل، التي ستستضيف لأول مرة في تاريخ الألعاب فريق للاجئين مكوّن من ست لاعبين وأربع لاعبات تعود جنسياتهم إلى جنوب السودان وجمهورية كونغو الديمقراطية وسوريا وأثيوبيا. من المُقرر أن يدخل هذا الفريق إلى ملعب ماركانا في الحفل …

The Uncertain Future of the Syrian Revolution

This Post was originally translated  for Global Voices The Syrian Regime is willing to remain in its current position for years, as long as it does not pay for this time with the blood of its own fighters, but rather with that of foreign militias and Syrian loyalists whose lives are worthless to the Regime. Most …

The Real Stories Behind World’s First Refugee Team to Rio Olympics 2016

This year, the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will be the first ever to host a team comprised entirely of refugees. The team consists of six male and four female athletes who have fled South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria and Ethiopia. They will compete in the games as well as enter the opening ceremony …

“Mother, Don’t cry if they couldn’t find my body”. In Memory of 4000 Syrian refugees who drowned in the Sea

This Post was originally written for Global Voices The humanitarian aid agency Support to Life is working to increase global awareness about the more than 4,000 refugees from Syria who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea. As part of this effort, the organization has launched a film project called “The Sea Cemetery,” which features different depictions of the dead. …

Helping Refugees in Europe Get Connected to the Internet

Phone shop at Za’atari’s Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. Source: Zaa’tari Refugee Camp Facebook page. This Post was originally written for Global Voices Smartphones have become a lifeline for refugees during their long journey for the relative safety of Europe, as they are used for communication and organization through social media and websites. However, a smartphone …

How the Brazilian Kaka Became Syrian: #IamSyrian, a Campaign that Makes Every Syrian Proud

This Post was originally written for Global Voices Nowadays, it’s not strange to bump into a Syrian in every corner of the globe. This doesn’t only take into account the forced refugees from Syria’s war but the generations of families of Syrian descent, whose grandparents left Syria decades ago. Dozens of international campaigns have focused on …

ISIS Destroyed Palmyra’s Majestic History. How Can Technology Help?

#NewPalmyra Crowdsources the Majestic History That ISIS Destroyed in Syria An edited Post was originally written for Global Voices Palmyra’s “Nightmare is Over” says Syria’s Head of Antiquities. His statement comes after Assad forces recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra which was under ISIS control since May 2015. However, 3D project was in progress since a while when …

I Contribute to #RightsCon 2016

Tweets by @rightscon3rabi Meedan and Lingua Partnering to Translate RightsCon to Spanish and Arabic Lingua has partnered with Meedan to translate RightsCon tweets to Spanish and Arabic, from Wednesday, March 30 to Friday, April 1, 2016. RightsCon is the world’s leading conference convened on the future of the internet. This year will see a bigger, brighter, and …

Who Is The Federal Agent Behind the Ray-Ban Glasses?

An edited copy is published on Global Voices “Ai meu Deus, me dei mal, bateu à minha porta o Japonês da Federal” “Oh my God, I feel bad, the Japanese Federal knocking at my door” According to “Diálogos Políticos” blog, is this the main phrase of a “hit music” ahead of 2016 Brazil Carnival starting …