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08.05.2008
Freelance journalist and social activist Swagat Thorat in western India publishes a fortnightly called Sparshgyaan in local language for the visually impaired. In view of the limited availability of literature in Braille, this can be described as commendable effort.
more...From: OneWorld South Asia Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Disability] [Education] [Capacity building] Image: Swagat Thorat / Photo credit: Huned Contractor / OWSA
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08.05.2008
Open Access to Knowledge and Information: Scholarly Literature and Digital Library Initiatives – the South Asian Scenario released by UNESCO, New Delhi illustrates South Asian initiatives to bridge knowledge gaps in the region. The book is a useful source for building up necessary information infrastructure for development.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Civil society] [Knowledge] [ICT] [Development] Image: Free flow of information
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05.05.2008
Attacks on freedom of press are akin to attacks on international law, humanity and freedom itself, said UN head Ban Ki-moon on World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on May 3, drawing attention to the increasing targeting of journalists around the world and the failure to prosecute such crimes.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [United Nations] [Democracy] [Politics] [Freedom of expression] Image: Freedom of the press/ Photo credit: UN
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