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- 1Trophy hunting net benefit for sub-Saharan Africa, study finds▼Trophy hunting more positive than negative for people, nature in sub-Saharan Africa, study finds
Researchers at Stellenbosch University conclude that trophy hunting in sub-Saharan Africa is more positive than negative for both local communities and nature. The study argues that regulated hunting revenue supports conservation and livelihoods in ways that may outweigh its harms, challenging common assumptions among animal welfare advocates and conservationists.
- 2Afghan Panel Examines Human Rights and Returning Migrants▼FARAKHABAR - Human Rights Situation and Return of Migrants Discussed
TOLOnews's Farakhabar programme hosted a discussion on the human rights situation in Afghanistan and the challenges facing migrants returning to the country. The debate addressed conditions returnees face amid large-scale repatriations and the broader rights climate, drawing attention to ongoing concerns about safety, livelihoods and support for those coming back.
- 3Timnit Gebru wins Alternative Nobel Prize▼Timnit Gebru ganó el premio Right Livelihood, conocido como el «Nobel Alternativo» 👏 El jurado la ha premiado «por cuest
AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru has been awarded the Right Livelihood Award, often called the 'Alternative Nobel'. The jury honoured her for questioning the concentration of power in the tech industry and paving the way for digital technologies grounded in justice. Gebru, who was controversially ousted from Google's AI ethics team in 2020, is widely celebrated in tech and academic circles.
- 4Commentary calls for healing the ocean and its tribal caretakers▼Commentary: Help heal the ocean, and its tribal caretakers
A new commentary argues that protecting the world's oceans must go hand in hand with supporting the Indigenous tribal communities who have long served as their stewards. The piece calls for policies that restore marine ecosystems while recognizing and aiding the Native peoples whose cultures and livelihoods depend on healthy waters.
- 5AI researcher Timnit Gebru wins 2026 Right Livelihood Award●News: Prominent #AI researcher #Timnit_Gebru named 2026 Right Livelihood Award recipient The Stockholm-based Right Livelihood Foundation announced Timnit’s recognition on 30 September, citing her work exposing the harms of AI and shifting the deb
The Stockholm-based Right Livelihood Foundation announced on 30 September that prominent AI researcher Timnit Gebru is among the recipients of the 2026 Right Livelihood Award. The foundation cited her work exposing the harms of artificial intelligence and shifting the public debate around the technology. Gebru, known for her research on algorithmic bias and her high-profile departure from Google, is widely followed in tech and human rights circles.
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Jalila Haider, a Pakistani human rights lawyer from Balochistan, is back in public discussion. Haider became the first woman lawyer from her province to gain wide recognition for defending the rights of the Hazara community and pushing back against enforced disappearances, work that earned her the Right Livelihood Award in 2020 and international attention for her advocacy.
- 7Chicago artists rally against AI-generated music▼Chicago artists call for action in rally against AI-generated music: ‘We don’t need it’
Musicians in Chicago held a rally calling for action against AI-generated music, arguing that human artistry cannot be replaced by technology. Organizers and speakers told crowds that artificial intelligence threatens jobs, copyright protections and the value of creative work, with the message 'We don't need it' summing up their stance. The protest adds to a growing push from artists nationwide for rules governing AI's use of music and performers' voices.
- 8Georgian rights group GYLA wins Right Livelihood Award▼Georgian rights group GYLA receives 2026 Right Livelihood Award
The Georgian Young Lawyers' Association (GYLA) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Right Livelihood Award, often called the 'alternative Nobel Prize'. The human rights organisation, long active in defending rule of law and civil liberties in Georgia, is being recognised as concerns grow over democratic backsliding and pressure on civil society in the country.
- 9Pakistani human rights lawyer Jalila Haider wins Right Livelihood Award▼Jalila Haider receives Right Livelihood Award for defending Pakistan’s persecuted and forgotten
Human rights lawyer Jalila Haider has received the Right Livelihood Award, honouring her work defending persecuted and marginalised communities in Pakistan. Haider, known for advocating on behalf of vulnerable groups including victims of enforced disappearances, is being recognised alongside the award's reputation as an alternative Nobel Prize. Observers are praising the recognition of her activism at a time of mounting pressure on rights defenders in the country.
- 10Right Livelihood Award honors women fighting autocrats and unchecked AI▼Right Livelihood Award honors women taking on autocrats, discrimination and unchecked AI
The Right Livelihood Award, often called the Alternative Nobel Prize, has been given to women recognized for confronting authoritarian rulers, discrimination and the risks of unregulated artificial intelligence. News outlets worldwide are carrying the announcement. The award highlights grassroots activists and rights defenders whose work challenges repressive governments and emerging technological threats, drawing attention to human rights causes at a moment of global democratic pressure.
- 112026 Right Livelihood Laureates Challenge Autocracy, Patriarchy and AI Bias▼2026 Laureates challenge autocracy, patriarchy and AI bias
The Right Livelihood Award Foundation has announced its 2026 laureates, honouring people working against autocracy, patriarchy and bias in artificial intelligence. The award, often called the 'Alternative Nobel Prize', recognises grassroots activists and researchers for courageous efforts on human rights, gender equality and technology accountability.
- 12Tidal flooding strands East Ocean View residents with abandoned cars, missed work●Tidal flooding leaves East Ocean View residents dealing with abandoned cars, missed work
Tidal flooding in Norfolk's East Ocean View neighborhood has left residents dealing with waterlogged streets, abandoned cars and lost wages as commutes become impossible. People in the affected area say repeated high-tide events are disrupting daily life, forcing some to leave vehicles behind and miss shifts at work. The flooding adds to ongoing concerns about coastal communities coping with increasingly frequent nuisance flooding.
- 13Israeli settlers intensify takeover of West Bank water springs●Far right Israeli settlers, encouraged by their government, have stepped up efforts to take water springs and other heri
Far-right Israeli settlers, encouraged by their government, have stepped up efforts to seize water springs and other heritage sites in the occupied West Bank, according to an AP report. The springs are vital to Palestinians, who rely on them for irrigation of farmland and for tourism. The report has drawn attention to rising settler activity in the territory and its impact on Palestinian communities' access to water and livelihoods.
- 14MNC5 Release: Defending the Environment Is Not Illegal●Release MNC5: Defending the environment is not illegal
The Right Livelihood Foundation has issued a statement, MNC5, declaring that defending the environment is not a crime. The release comes amid ongoing concerns about the criminalisation of environmental defenders worldwide, a growing issue where activists face legal prosecution, harassment and imprisonment for their advocacy. The organisation is calling attention to the protection of those who speak out for environmental causes.
- 15Right Livelihood 'Alternative Nobel' honors women's rights activists and AI researcher●'Alternative Nobel' honors women's rights activists, AI researcher
The Right Livelihood Award, often called the 'Alternative Nobel', has been given to women's rights activists and an AI researcher. The prize recognizes people working on urgent global challenges, and this year's laureates are being highlighted for advancing women's rights and for work on the ethical and societal implications of artificial intelligence.
- 16Geneva Conference Frames Iran's Environmental Crisis as Rights Emergency●Geneva Conference Highlights Iran’s Environmental Crisis as a Human Rights Emergency
A conference in Geneva has put Iran's worsening environmental situation in the spotlight, framing issues such as water scarcity, pollution and environmental degradation as a human rights emergency rather than a purely technical problem. Speakers linked the crisis to governance failures and its impact on ordinary Iranians' health and livelihoods, calling for international attention and accountability.
- 17Timnit Gebru wins 2026 Right Livelihood Award●Pioneering AI researcher Timnit Gebru receives 2026 Right Livelihood Award for challenging concentrated power in technology
AI researcher Timnit Gebru has been named a recipient of the 2026 Right Livelihood Award, honouring her work challenging concentrated power in the technology industry. Gebru, known for her research on the risks of large-scale AI and her high-profile departure from Google, is recognised for holding major tech companies accountable. The Right Livelihood Award, often called the Alternative Nobel Prize, supports people working on justice and human rights.