At first there was only one candidate and no opposition. But things changed and this British union’s next elections its million and a half members will be able to choose their next General Secretary: current leader Len McCluskey, or the opponent to his left, Jerry Hicks. Benjamin Serra […]
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Solidarity against fascism in Greece
On the 19th of January there will be an anti-fascist demonstration in Greece condemning the political party “Golden Dawn”. On the same day, in front of the Greek Embassy in London, a protest will be organized in support of democracy. In the Greek elections of May 2012, Golden Dawn became […]
Latidos: Latin America comes to the Games
Latidos Festival, taking place on 29 July, will bring together prominent representatives from Latin America’s worlds of music, art and dance in a cultural event that will celebrate the continent’s diversity and sporting achievements. _ Latin American culture as a source of inspiration, joy and passion: this is how the […]
The UK in the EU: to be or not to be?
While more and more of the nation’s citizens and political voices are demonstrating their opposition to remaining a member of the European club, the report of a eurosceptic lobby claims the exit would bring ‘unpredictable economic and political risks’. _ Historically one value celebrated by the United Kingdom has been […]
Peru discriminates against disabled voters
The country, which was among the first to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, is preventing them from participating in elections and is denying them certain civil rights. _ Miriam Valero María Ramos is an activist for the rights of disabled people who suffer from schizophrenia. […]