Bangladesh, Kenya Protest Economic Conditions

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Protesters Around the World Are Targeting Inequality. Governments Must Listen | Opinion

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Bangladesh is the latest country to erupt in protests over economic conditions.

The cost of living has been rising globally without a commensurate rise in wages for most people.

In Kenya , young people have been protesting since June , when Parliament approved a tax bill that would fall hardest on the poorest.

We need a new economic model rooted in respect for and promotion of human rights.

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