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Mexico’s cultural appropriation ban is off to a messy start

The Verge

A law meant to protect Indigenous art might just be lip service The first embroidery stitch María Méndez Rodríguez learned at the age of 7 was the chain stitch. But now, Mexico’s Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities are being sold a solution — or, at least, something that looks like one. Illustration by Claudia Chinyere Akole.

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Prosecutors turn to data, community to advance criminal justice reform

Tableau

The Commons, which sets policy goals and measures the performance of the DA’s office through each stage of the prosecution process, included the ability for users to explore racially disaggregated data for all of those key indicators. . “The data belongs to the people. And yet, this discussion is one of the most important of our time.

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Predatory loan apps in India rake in huge fees, and are driving some users to suicide

TechCrunch

Law enforcement agencies in the country are also taking some efforts to raise awareness. Hyderabad cybercrime police officer KVM Prasad told TechCrunch that since January, the state’s law enforcement agency has registered 134 cases and made 10 arrests related to loan apps. Image Credits: TechCrunch/Bryce Durbin.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Ocean tech investor survey, AI and PR, L-1 visa options

TechCrunch

I don’t see myself staying at my employer for six more years, which is the estimated time until I can get a green card based on my employer’s internal policy. But before hiring a TikTok or YouTube personality, brand marketers should brush up on the laws that govern how influencers operate, and the risks associated with failing to comply.

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Gates, Ford, Open Society announce commitments for gender equality

Candid

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership. Ford Foundation press release 06/30/2021.

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SWVL plans to lay off 32% of its team two months after going public

TechCrunch

Whether SWVL will continue its expansion into new markets such as Colombia, Mexico and South Africa, and the U.S. No interview policy for Rejoiners. According to a source, the majority of the layoffs will come from the company’s Dubai and Pakistan offices. — announced during its SPAC merger — is uncertain.

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Prosecutors turn to data, community to advance criminal justice reform

Tableau

The Commons, which sets policy goals and measures the performance of the DA’s office through each stage of the prosecution process, included the ability for users to explore racially disaggregated data for all of those key indicators. . “The data belongs to the people. And yet, this discussion is one of the most important of our time.