When kids talk to each other about their problems, including alcohol and drugs, it’s so different than when adults do the talking. And that’s exactly what goes in this amazing newspaper written by street kids, for street kids. And they’re producing it cheaply enough that other kids can afford to buy it. Thousands of them…
Tag: international
International
This Filmmaker Could Have Been Killed At Any Moment, But He Kept The Camera Rolling Anyway
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For “Frontline” filmmaker Olly Lambert, what began as an interview with a Syrian rebel commander quickly transformed into an unprecedented encounter with the immediate aftermath of a bombing run by government jets. The resulting documentary provides what is possibly the most immersive account of the brutal Syrian civil war ever recorded, and is a must-watch…
Diversity, International, Military
Explaining The Situation In Iraq In Under 5 Minutes
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It’s not exactly something you can learn in under five minutes, but this video will definitely give you a taste of what’s going on in Iraq right now. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPlREDW-Ro?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/explaining-the-situation-in-iraq-in-under-5-minutes
International
Bringing Sexy Back To Foreign Affairs
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This beauty has been doing the rounds at United Nations offices all over the world. Before you check out what goes viral at the UN, here’s a quick primer on the video’s subject, Norwegian peacekeeper Jan Egeland. Egeland is a total rock star in the world of international diplomacy. The former outspoken head of the…
International
There's No Sugarcoating. They're In The News. They're Terrifying. And We Should Know Who They Are.
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Here’s Ezra Klein with a brief history of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), the group formerly known as al-Qaeda in Iraq. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ034SvB16E?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white] Learn more: 16 Things About ISIS and Iraq You Need to Know Read more: http://upworthy.com/theres-no-sugarcoating-theyre-in-the-news-theyre-terrifying-and-we-should-know-who-they-are
Community, Guns & Crime, International
She Wanted To Report The Truth, And Ended Up A War Correspondent In Her Own Country
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Meet four incredibly tough women journalists in a town once called the “murder capital” of the world. They describe their work, and also why they keep doing it. Fair warning: The video contains very graphic footage of the aftermath of violence. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8XTdN9VTGk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] The scene is set starting at 3:10, when one journalist describes what…
International, LGBTQQ
I Love This Bollywood Star's Approach To Dealing With Questions About What Being Gay Means
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It was a sad day for the LGBT community and activists worldwide when the Supreme Court of India ruled to uphold Section 377 of the penal code, which criminalizes homosexuality. Indians in India and abroad opposed this ruling, which leaves many people in fear of harassment and, worse, punishment by the law. I give Bollywood…
Entertainment & Culture, International
Want To Help End The Suffering Of More Than Half A Billion Children?
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International, Military
If You Like 'Mission: Impossible,' You'll LOVE This Movie. The Problem Is, This One Isn't Fiction.
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“When you are fighting the enemy, any option is open.” This quote perfectly sums up someone trying to win a war by any means necessary. Imagine a sickeningly powerful government operating by these rules, and you’ve just imagined the premise of “Dirty Wars.” You’ll get ’em next time, Tom Clancy. http://www.youtube.com/embed/gdDdaahMRuo?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-you-like-mission-impossible-youll-love-this-movie-the-problem-is-this-one-isnt-fiction-3
International
MAP: Somalia Is #1 At Pirates And Czech Republic Is #1 At Drinking Beer. What About USA?
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International
Why Are The Bombs In Gaza Killing So Many People?
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All 7 Billion, Economy, Health, International
These Dogs Can't Really Help What They're Doing To People, But The Right People Can
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The dog may be “man’s best friend,” but not for people who are forced to live in fear of a dog bite turning their lives upside down. Good thing for health heroes like Dr. Miranda, working to keep them right-side up. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKFQii05vKI?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] Read more: http://upworthy.com/these-dogs-cant-really-help-what-theyre-doing-to-people-but-the-right-people-can
International
When Is A Confession Not A Confession? When Someone Holds A Lighter To Your Private Parts.
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Watch victims expose decades of police brutality and questionable legal practices in Northern Ireland. Be sure to pay attention at 4:00 for a firsthand account of the brutality that led one victim to attempt suicide, only to be laughed at by his abusers. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCVSWro6rEM?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] Read more: http://upworthy.com/when-is-a-confession-not-a-confession-when-someone-holds-a-lighter-to-your-private-parts
International
WATCH: A 2-Minute Video That'll Bring You Up To Speed On Syria
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There is a ton of information about Syria’s ongoing conflict floating around on the Internet these days, but very little that lays out the basic facts for those of us who aren’t experts on the Middle East. Here’s a terrific two-minute video that’ll give you some sorely needed context for what you’ll be seeing in…
All 7 Billion, Economy, Environment, Health, International
Clean Hands Can Help Prevent Disease, But Get A Load Of This Crap
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India has the second-largest population in the world, but only half of them have access to a toilet. Oy. That means at least 620 million — almost double the population of the United States — must do their business outside in the open. Are you like, “That’s really disgusting and must smell terrible”? Because I’m…
International
What Do You Think Of The People Who Profit From War?
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War is paid for with lives and tax dollars, while the profits go straight to companies that manufacture the tools of death and destruction. Like and share this if you think it’s gross for war profiteers to make millions off of people who make the ultimate sacrifice in our so-called quest for peace. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XEDH5xBmP0?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=776&h=424]…
Gender, International
If You Look A Little Closer, These People Might Surprise You
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Diversity, International
The Rest Of The World Could Learn A Thing Or Two From This Girl's Parents
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International
No Matter What You Think About Intervening In Syria, Here’s One Voice You Should Hear Out
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Whether or not you think the U.S. should intervene in Syria’s bloody, protracted conflict, I guarantee that you’ll appreciate this measured, well-reasoned take. My favorite part? When he challenges the folks who agree with him at 3:10. //www.youtube.com/embed/0si9uWNaxE0?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white Read more: http://upworthy.com/no-matter-what-you-think-about-intervening-in-syria-here-s-one-voice-you-should-hear-out-4
International
See The Status Updates That Changed The World
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These brave souls risked their lives to capture a story. Are you willing to help them tell it? You can fund the completion of “The Square” on Kickstarter, but the clock is ticking… [kickstarter url=http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/noujaimfilms/the-square-a-film-about-the-egyptian-revolution width=810] Read more: http://upworthy.com/see-the-status-updates-that-changed-the-world