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Indian authorities demanded that Twitter block hundreds of accounts commenting on the farmers' protests. Twitter first complied, but then reinstated accounts after an outcry over press freedom and freedom of expression. The government then retaliated against Twitter. Now, India's Supreme Court has intervened in the dispute between the government and Twitter.
Censorship comes in many forms. You might have heard that Facebook blocked news coverage in Australia last week, because Australia's government wanted the tech giant to pay for journalism. In Venezuela, censorship has gotten so bad that people have to get creative to get informed. And the Indian government ordered Twitter to block accounts commenting on farmers' protests.
Japan used to have one of the highest suicide rates in the world. That figure was on the decline — until the pandemic hit. Now, for the first time in eleven years, Japan's suicide rate is on the rise again. One student in Tokyo wanted to help and founded an online counseling service. So far, more than 30,000 people have reached out.
We hear the inspiring stories of female judges in Guatemala who are risking their lives for justice. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, the number of suicide cases involving women has been rising sharply in Japan. One student wants to stop people from taking their own lives and show them it's worth living. We also hear how dogs can help detect urine that's infected with the coronavirus.
In a country that's plagued by corruption, a macho culture and violence, getting justice is by no means an easy feat. Two female judges who are just doing their jobs have come up against powerful opponents who tried to have them killed. They can't leave their houses without bodyguards anymore — but they refuse to be dominated by fear.