Sarah Johnson

Author: Sarah Johnson

Award-winning writer specializing in lifestyle and culture. Known for insightful articles that resonate with modern readers.

Posts by Sarah Johnson:

This Brazilian Doctor Says Science Has Evolved, but Stigma Against HIV Remains

Dec 15, 2017 Sarah Johnson

"The voices of people living with HIV are neglected by the media, which often portrays them as victims, or examples not to be followed, under the auspices of promoting prevention"

In China, Skepticism Surrounding Police Investigation of Kindergarten Child Abuse Is Censored

Dec 15, 2017 Sarah Johnson

"In a matter of a few minutes, thousands of questions popped up...Then in a matter of a few seconds, all the comments vanished and the comment function was closed."

Harsh Prison Terms for Video Journalist and Blogger as Vietnam Cracks Down on Free Expression

Dec 15, 2017 Sarah Johnson

“Repressing citizen journalists is not only a violation of human rights but also a major impediment to Vietnam’s aspirations to become a tech and innovation hub.”

Victoria Becomes the First Australian State to Pass Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation

Dec 15, 2017 Sarah Johnson

As Victoria becomes the first Australian state to legalise euthanasia, the country remains divided over what is being called a new, progressive trend in Australian politics.

Petition to Free the Eritrean Man Unjustly Arrested in Italy for Mistaken Identity

Dec 15, 2017 Sarah Johnson

The Italian authorities appear to have gotten the wrong man; will they acknowledge it? The hunt for the mastermind of Mediterranean human trafficking takes a strange turn.

UNESCO Protects Balkan Grandma March Day Custom As Cultural Heritage

Dec 15, 2017 Sarah Johnson

Cultural heritage activists in South-eastern Europe celebrate UNESCO's recognition of the Balkan Grandma March Day custom of wearing red and white wool ornaments.