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What decent work is all about

Worldwide, people in precarious jobs are fighting for a better life. Their stories underscore the importance of fair working conditions – and international accountability.

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by Eva-Maria Verfürth
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Philippine humour

“Joke lang!” – “Just kidding!”: Political humour in the Philippines

From the TV shows of the 1980s to Twitter: Political humour has long been both a weapon and an escape valve in the Philippines. Some politicians have capitalised on this, while others have responded with strict laws.

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by Angelo R. Lacuesta

Far right

How the far right uses humour and meme culture to its advantage

In the age of social media, the far right effectively uses humour and meme culture to its own ends: When hatred is wrapped in satire, xenophobia in irony and fascism in jokes, mainstream society struggles to respond effectively.

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by Mirco Göpfert
by Konstanze N’Guessan
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Cultural heritage

Kuomboka festival: Zambia’s cultural jewel boosts tourism and trade

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by Derrick Silimina

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The era of hubristic capitalism

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by Hans Dembowski

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 5/2025

Working hard for a better life

Our view

What decent work is all about

Worldwide, people in precarious jobs are fighting for a better life. Their stories underscore the importance of fair working conditions – and international accountability.

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by Eva-Maria Verfürth
Technology

How AI exploits

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a driver of innovation and progress. However, behind these promised benefits lies a reality of exploitation, especially in Africa.

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by Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
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by Azza Mustafa Babikir Ahmed
Sustainable supply chains

“The law would be gutted before it even came into force”

Can a European law improve working conditions in EU supply countries? The 2024 Supply Chain Act was created to do just that. But now the EU Commission is planning to weaken it – a concession to business lobbyists, says Armin Paasch of Misereor in an inter

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by Armin Paasch
by Leon Kirschgens
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