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The following stories stem from Taboom’s regular workshops for journalists, editors and media professionals around the world. Since 2014 we have trained and mentored hundreds of journalists from more than 50 countries.
LGBT Kenyans gain the right to organize, and churches promise to fight
NAIROBI, Kenya — The nation’s highest court ruled that refusing to register a gay rights organization infringed on the constitutional rights of free association for LGBT Kenyans.
Buddhist monks’ cremation ceremonies break the bank in impoverished Myanmar
MAWLAMYINE, Myanmar — Even though these elaborate cremation ceremonies are financed through voluntary donations rather than taxes, some residents are concerned that the money is spent inefficiently.
Separated by violence, Muslims and Buddhists seek to be reunited in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar — Buddhists and Muslims in the central city of Meiktila were separated along faith lines after interreligious violence destroyed roughly 800 homes in 2013. Some remain skeptical about the neighbors’ prospects for peace.
Beyond Myanmar’s embattled Muslims, Christians say they face their own persecution
YANGON, Myanmar — The persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority has attracted the most international attention, but in Chin State, a predominantly Christian population faces its own challenges and restrictions.
Myanmar’s religious noise pollution annoys locals and sleepless neighbors
MANDALAY, Myanmar — Neighbors say the noisy atmosphere detracts from the festivals’ religious origins — and the country’s quiet Buddhist getaway image.
Interfaith leaders tackle religious extremism in Myanmar
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar — As ethno-religious conflicts and extremism hinder Myanmar’s democratic reforms, faith leaders across the country emphasize the need for interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance.
Despite death threats, cartoonists challenge religious hatred and censorship online
CAPE TOWN — Vishavjit Singh is one of many cartoonists using art to fight religious intolerance, hatred, stereotypes and censorship attempts online.
Using ‘flower speech’ and new Facebook tools, Myanmar fights online hate speech
YANGON, Myanmar — “It’s not enough to complain about content. That just removes the bad stuff after you already saw it,” said Matt Schissler, an adviser to the civil society group Paung Ku.
Myanmar women object to proposed restrictions on interfaith marriage
YANGON, Myanmar — A draft marriage bill would govern unions between Buddhist women and men of other faiths. After a series of requirements, the marriage could only then take place if no objections were raised.
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