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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Better protection for Working Holiday backpackers in Australia</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/better-protection-for-working-holiday-backpackers-in-australia-2</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I want to improve safety for Working Holiday backpackers in Australia by introducing mandatory safety briefings, independent inspections, verified standards for employers and better reporting systems.
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<category>Welfare</category>
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<title>Barrierefreie Gehwege jetzt: Für sichere Wege in Niederschönhausen</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/barrierefreie-gehwege-jetzt-fuer-sichere-wege-in-niederschoenhausen</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wir fordern das Bezirksamt Pankow, insbesondere das Straßen- und Grünflächenamt, auf, konkrete Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Barrierefreiheit und Sicherheit der Gehwege in Berlin-Niederschönhausen umzusetzen.
Betroffen sind insbesondere die Platanenstraße, Kuckhoffstraße, Waldstraße und Eichenstraße – zentrale Wege im Alltag von Anwohner*innen, Studierenden und Mitarbeitenden vor Ort .
Die derzeitigen Zustände stellen für viele Menschen erhebliche Barrieren dar: unebene Gehwege, hervorstehende Baumwurzeln, fehlende Bordsteinabsenkungen sowie mangelnde Reinigung und Instandhaltung führen dazu, dass Gehwege teilweise nicht nutzbar sind oder sogar eine Gefahr darstellen. In einigen Fällen sind Menschen gezwungen, auf die Fahrbahn auszuweichen, um sich fortzubewegen.
Wir fordern daher die Prüfung und Umsetzung folgender Maßnahmen:
1. Anlage von Gehwegabsenkungen an allen Straßenecken der genannten Straßen, um einen sicheren Zugang für Menschen mit Rollstühlen, Rollatoren und Kinderwagen zu gewährleisten.
2. Regelmäßige Reinigung und Schneeräumung der Gehwege, insbesondere in den Herbst- und Wintermonaten, um Sturzgefahren durch Laub, Eis und Schnee zu vermeiden.
3. Grundlegende Sanierung beschädigter Gehwege durch den Einsatz glatter, ebener Oberflächen anstelle von unebenem Pflaster, um eine sichere und nachhaltige Nutzung zu ermöglichen.

Diese Forderungen basieren auf den konkreten Erfahrungen von Anwohner*innen sowie auf dokumentierten Barrieren im Rahmen der Initiative Sidewalk Solidarity – Gehwege für Alle. (https://berlin.bard.edu/news/sidewalk-solidarity-gehwege-fur-alle-pedestrian-safety-unites-pankow-niederschonhausen-residents-organizations-and-community-leaders-2026-03-25)
Wir setzen uns dafür ein, dass Gehwege wieder das werden, was sie sein sollten: sichere, zugängliche Wege für alle Menschen.
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<category>Civil rights</category>
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<title>Admission of injured children from Gaza into Munich hospitals</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/admission-of-injured-children-from-gaza-into-munich-hospitals</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gaza now has the world's highest number of children with amputations (https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-delivers-wheelchairs-gazas-children). Many surgeries need to be done without anaesthesia (https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165713). Most medical infrastructure is destroyed. Hundreds of people have died while waiting for Medical Evacuations (MedEvacs) –approximately 2 persons per day since July 2024 (931 casualties in 450 days, see report, page 3 (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/sitrep66.pdf)).
We are advocating for injured children to obtain admission to Munich hospitals, so they can receive the necessary medical and psychological care they need, as well as being assisted to return safely to Gaza.
We are convinced of this being our duty in an open, moral and value-based society. More than 18000 people of which 3800 are minors are waiting for MedEvacs right now (https://www.ochaopt.org/content/humanitarian-situation-report-19-march-2026) – waiting, because there are no countries willing to accept, although the infrastructure for the MedEvacs is being granted by the (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)
WHO (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)!
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<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>Admission of injured children from Gaza into Cologne hospitals</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/admission-of-injured-children-from-gaza-into-cologne-hospitals</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gaza now has the world's highest number of children with amputations (https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-delivers-wheelchairs-gazas-children). Many surgeries need to be done without anaesthesia (https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165713). Most medical infrastructure is destroyed. Hundreds of people have died while waiting for Medical Evacuations (MedEvacs) –approximately 2 persons per day since July 2024 (931 casualties in 450 days, see report, page 3 (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/sitrep66.pdf)).
We are advocating for injured children to obtain admission to Cologne hospitals, so they can receive the necessary medical and psychological care they need, as well as being assisted to return safely to Gaza.
We are convinced of this being our duty in an open, moral and value-based society. More than 18000 people of which 3800 are minors are waiting for MedEvacs right now (https://www.ochaopt.org/content/humanitarian-situation-report-19-march-2026) – waiting, because there are no countries willing to accept, although the infrastructure for the MedEvacs is being granted by the (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)
WHO (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)!
]]></description>
<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>Admission of injured children from Gaza into Berlin hospitals</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/admission-of-injured-children-from-gaza-into-berlin-hospitals</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gaza now has the world's highest number of children with amputations (https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-delivers-wheelchairs-gazas-children). Many surgeries need to be done without anaesthesia (https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165713). Most medical infrastructure is destroyed. Hundreds of people have died while waiting for Medical Evacuations (MedEvacs) –approximately 2 persons per day since July 2024 (931 casualties in 450 days, see report, page 3 (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/sitrep66.pdf)).
We are advocating for injured children to obtain admission to Berlin hospitals, so they can receive the necessary medical and psychological care they need, as well as being assisted to return safely to Gaza.
We are convinced of this being our duty in an open, moral and value-based society. More than 18000 people of which 3800 are minors are waiting for MedEvacs right now (https://www.ochaopt.org/content/humanitarian-situation-report-19-march-2026) – waiting, because there are no countries willing to accept, although the infrastructure for the MedEvacs is being granted by the (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)
WHO (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)!
]]></description>
<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>Admission of injured children from Gaza into Frankfurt hospitals</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/admission-of-injured-children-from-gaza-into-frankfurt-hospitals</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gaza now has the world's highest number of children with amputations (https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-delivers-wheelchairs-gazas-children). Many surgeries need to be done without anaesthesia (https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165713). Most medical infrastructure is destroyed. Hundreds of people have died while waiting for Medical Evacuations (MedEvacs) –approximately 2 persons per day since July 2024 (931 casualties in 450 days, see report, page 3 (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/sitrep66.pdf)).
We are advocating for injured children to obtain admission to Frankfurt hospitals, so they can receive the necessary medical and psychological care they need, as well as being assisted to return safely to Gaza.
We are convinced of this being our duty in an open, moral and value-based society. More than 18000 people of which 3800 are minors are waiting for MedEvacs right now (https://www.ochaopt.org/content/humanitarian-situation-report-19-march-2026) – waiting, because there are no countries willing to accept, although the infrastructure for the MedEvacs is being granted by the (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)
WHO (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)!
]]></description>
<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>Admission of injured children from Gaza into Regensburg hospitals</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/admission-of-injured-children-from-gaza-into-regensburg-hospitals</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gaza now has the world's highest number of children with amputations (https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-delivers-wheelchairs-gazas-children). Many surgeries need to be done without anaesthesia (https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165713). Most medical infrastructure is destroyed. Hundreds of people have died while waiting for Medical Evacuations (MedEvacs) –approximately 2 persons per day since July 2024 (931 casualties in 450 days, see report, page 3 (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/sitrep66.pdf)).
We are advocating for injured children to obtain admission to Regensburg hospitals, so they can receive the necessary medical and psychological care they need, as well as being assisted to return safely to Gaza.
We are convinced of this being our duty in an open, moral and value-based society. More than 18000 people of which 3800 are minors are waiting for MedEvacs right now (https://www.ochaopt.org/content/humanitarian-situation-report-19-march-2026) – waiting, because there are no countries willing to accept, although the infrastructure for the MedEvacs is being granted by the (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)
WHO (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)!
]]></description>
<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>Admission of injured children from Gaza into Hamburg hospitals</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/admission-of-injured-children-from-gaza-into-hamburg-hospitals</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gaza now has the world's highest number of children with amputations (https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-delivers-wheelchairs-gazas-children). Many surgeries need to be done without anaesthesia (https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165713). Most medical infrastructure is destroyed. Hundreds of people have died while waiting for Medical Evacuations (MedEvacs) –approximately 2 persons per day since July 2024 (931 casualties in 450 days, see report, page 3 (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/sitrep66.pdf)).
We are advocating for injured children to obtain admission to Hamburg hospitals, so they can receive the necessary medical and psychological care they need, as well as being assisted to return safely to Gaza.
We are convinced of this being our duty in an open, moral and value-based society. More than 18000 people of which 3800 are minors are waiting for MedEvacs right now (https://www.ochaopt.org/content/humanitarian-situation-report-19-march-2026) – waiting, because there are no countries willing to accept, although the infrastructure for the MedEvacs is being granted by the (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)
WHO (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)!
]]></description>
<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>Admission of injured children from Gaza into Stuttgart hospitals</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/admission-of-injured-children-from-gaza-into-stuttgart-hospitals</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gaza now has the world's highest number of children with amputations (https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-delivers-wheelchairs-gazas-children). Many surgeries need to be done without anaesthesia (https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165713). Most medical infrastructure is destroyed. Hundreds of people have died while waiting for Medical Evacuations (MedEvacs) –approximately 2 persons per day since July 2024 (931 casualties in 450 days, see report, page 3 (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/sitrep66.pdf)).
We are advocating for injured children to obtain admission to Stuttgart hospitals, so they can receive the necessary medical and psychological care they need, as well as being assisted to return safely to Gaza.
We are convinced of this being our duty in an open, moral and value-based society. More than 18000 people of which 3800 are minors are waiting for MedEvacs right now (https://www.ochaopt.org/content/humanitarian-situation-report-19-march-2026) – waiting, because there are no countries willing to accept, although the infrastructure for the MedEvacs is being granted by the (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)
WHO (https://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/Medevac_what_you_need_to_know_english.pdf)!
]]></description>
<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>Devan skatepark</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/devan-skatepark</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Michael Devan Chase Smith program to give kids a space to unwind, be themselves, play, and more importantly learn some life skills and anyone and everyone is welcome. The goal for this program is to teach kids how to skate, ride bikes, scooters, roller blade, whatever it is they want to do and give them a place to do it safely.
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<category>Sports</category>
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<title>Petition to Preserve Taylors Oval and Oppose the Construction of a New Pool On That Site</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/petition-to-preserve-taylors-oval-and-oppose-the-construction-of-a-new-pool-on-that-site</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Petition to Preserve Taylors Oval and Oppose the Construction of a New Pool
To:
The Mayor and Councillors
Moree Plains Shire Council
From:
Residents, ratepayers, Aboriginal community members, sporting groups, families, students and supporters of Taylors Oval
Save Taylors Oval
We, the undersigned residents and members of the Moree Plains Shire community, strongly oppose the proposed construction of a new swimming pool at Taylors Oval. We believe that Taylors Oval should remain in its original state as a vital community space, and we urge local authorities to reconsider this plan.
Our Request:
We respectfully request that the Moree Plains Shire Council:
* Cancel the plans for the construction of a new swimming pool at Taylors Oval.
* Preserve Taylors Oval as an open space for recreational purposes, community events, and outdoor activities.
* Engage the community in discussions about alternative solutions to fulfill the need for swimming facilities without compromising our cherished green spaces.
* Recognise and respect the Aboriginal cultural heritage associated with Taylors Oval in all future decisions regarding the site.

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<category>Culture</category>
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<title>Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: Tweed Shire</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/make-big-polluters-pay-their-fair-share-tweed-shire</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We support big coal, oil and gas corporations paying their fair share for the costs of climate change. Local councils and residents shouldn’t be left holding the bill while corporations pocket the profits.
We call on Tweed Shire to pass a Polluter Pays motion to support a Climate Compensation Fund, which would help protect local services, strengthen and repair infrastructure, and fund disaster response and preparedness – ensuring our community can stay safe and thrive.
Council should formally call on the Australian Federal Government to:

* Establish a Climate Compensation Fund, paid for by a levy on major coal, oil and gas export corporations – not ratepayers and taxpayers;
* Earmark funds for local councils to cover the rising costs of climate adaptation, disaster recovery and resilience;
* Provide sustained, legislated funding so councils can plan for the future with certainty; and
* Prioritise protecting ratepayers and taxpayers from bearing the escalating costs of climate damage.

]]></description>
<category>Environment</category>
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<title>💡Sicherheit geht vor: KEINE totale Dunkelheit in Ammerbuch!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/sicherheit-geht-vor-keine-totale-dunkelheit-in-ammerbuch</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Die vollständige Abschaltung der Straßenbeleuchtung ab 00:30 Uhr in Ammerbuch ist nicht mehr zeitgemäß und gefährlich.
​Seit der Einführung dieser Maßnahme fühlen sich viele Bürgerinnen und Bürger in ihrer eigenen Gemeinde nicht mehr sicher. Wir fordern eine Rückkehr zur Vernunft und moderne Lösungen statt totaler Finsternis.
​Unsere Gründe für diesen Antrag:
* ​Sicherheit für Frauen und Senioren: 👠👵🏼♀️Die totale Dunkelheit schafft "Angsträume". Es ist unzumutbar, dass Frauen nachts mit Angst aus dem Auto steigen oder den Heimweg antreten müssen.
* ​Gefahr für Berufstätige: 
* 🚗🅿️♂️Viele Bürger arbeiten in Schichten. Auf komplett unbeleuchteten Parkplätzen ist es fast unmöglich, das eigene Auto sicher zu finden oder unbeschadet den Gehweg zu nutzen (Sturzgefahr!).
* ​Einschränkung des Alltags: 
* 🐕🏠🐾Ob man den Hund spät abends ausführen muss oder Gäste empfängt – der mitleidige Blick von Besuchern aus dem Ausland zeigt, wie rückständig diese Situation wirkt. Gäste müssen förmlich "nach Hause rennen", um nicht im märkischen Dunkel zu landen.
* ​Schutz der Jugend: 
* 💃🏼🪩🥂Auch junge Menschen, die am Wochenende spät heimkehren, verdienen einen beleuchteten und damit sicheren Heimweg.

​💡Wir fordern nicht die Verschwendung von Energie, sondern intelligente Alternativen wie LED-Dimmung oder Bewegungssensoren. Sicherheit darf nicht erst nach Sonnenaufgang beginnen!🔦
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<category>Security</category>
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<title>Restore Peace in Evergreen Historic District and Clark Place</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/restore-peace-in-evergreen-historic-district-and-clark-place</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Require Property Manager to control their tenant at 79 Clark Place or evict him.
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<category>Environment</category>
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<title>Save Krumovitsa Special Protection Area! No wind turbines in the vultures’ home!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/bg/petition/online/save-krumovitsa-special-protection-area-no-wind-turbines-in-the-vultures-home-2</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Will SPA “Krumovitsa”, part of the European Natura 2000 network, be transformed into an industrial zone with 26 wind turbines as tall as a 70-storey skyscraper? We have very little time to prevent this and act.
Let us preserve the skies of eagles and vultures, protect the unique natural landscape, and safeguard biodiversity, pastoral livestock farming, and sustainable tourism opportunities in the region.
Sign the petition now.
Why is this area so valuable?
The Eastern Rhodopes and the Krumovitsa River valley near Krumovgrad are among the most biodiversity-rich and well-preserved natural areas in Bulgaria and Europe.
SPA Krumovitsa hosts an exceptional diversity of animal and plant species — including birds, bats, reptiles, mammals, and rare plants — many of which are protected and globally threatened.
As part of the Natura 2000 network, SPA Krumovitsa is one of the key sites in Bulgaria for the conservation of the threatened vulture species. 
In the area you can see:
* The globally Endangered Egyptian vulture, whose population is slowly stabilising after decades of international conservation efforts along its flyway;
* The Cinereous vulture, which until recently was extinct in Bulgaria and is now returning as a result of population reinforcement and target conservation actions.
* The Griffon vulture, a symbol of the Eastern Rhodopes, has survived only in this region after disappearing from the rest of the country during the last century.

This is not just a protected area — it is a place where nature and people coexist in balance.
Thanks to its rich biodiversity and cultural-historical significance, the region attracts tourists, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and researchers from Bulgaria and abroad. Truly intact natural areas of this kind are becoming increasingly rare.
Krumovitsa is one of them — yet today it faces a real and immediate threat.
What is happening?
A wind energy project for the construction of 26 wind turbines and associated power infrastructure is planned in the region, directly within the SPA “Krumovitsa”.
Each turbine is expected to reach a height of approximately 250 metres — exceeding that of a 70-storey building. This represents large-scale industrial development in one of the most valuable natural areas in Bulgaria and Europe.
The project poses a serious risk not only to biodiversity but also to tourism, the local economy, and the region's overall character. It would permanently alter the iconic natural landscape — one of the primary reasons people visit the area.
What is the concern?
Wind turbines in areas of high conservation value cause serious impact::
* Causes collisions and mortality among birds and bats;
* Create barrier effects that disrupt bird migration routes;
* Displace wildlife from key habitats and nesting areas;
* Generate noise disturbance;
* Alter the natural landscape.

Vultures fly at the height of turbine blades and rely on the ridges where the turbines will be built as a critical area for feeding, movement, and gaining altitude.
There are places that cannot be replaced once lost!
What would happen if the project is implemented?
* More than 20% of SPA Krumovitsa would be affected.
* Direct mortality of globally threatened species will be provoked.

The following species would suffer the most:
* Nearly 60% of Bulgaria’s Egyptian vulture population (only around 35 breeding pairs remain in the country);
* The Griffon vulture, whose successful recovery in the last decades could be reversed;
* The first Cinereous vultures breeding again in the Eastern Rhodopes after decades, as part of an ongoing reintroduction programme;
* Decades of conservation efforts dedicated to restoring vulture populations and ecosystems in the Eastern Rhodopes;
* The natural integrity of yet another Special Protection Area as part of Nature 2000 network in Bulgaria.

The impacts would extend beyond wildlife:
* Local livelihoods, such as pastoral livestock farming , will be affected;
* The region’s attractiveness for tourism would significantly decline;
* Opportunities for sustainable development would be reduced;
* Noise disturbance would affect nearby settlements.

At the same time, the generated electricity would be fed into the national grid, without providing direct economic benefits or reduced energy costs for local communities.
We support the development of renewable energy.
However:
* Not every location is suitable for such projects;
* Scientific evidence clearly indicates that certain areas must be preserved, as their loss would cause irreversible damage to nature and society.

Special Protection Area “Krumovitsa” is one such place.
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<category>Environment</category>
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<title>An open letter to the United Nations condemning war against Iran</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/petition/online/an-open-letter-to-the-united-nations-condemning-war-against-iran</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dear Ms. Dabo,
Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights,
We write to express our grave concern regarding the military actions carried out on 28th February 2026 by the United States of America and Israel against Iran. These actions constitute violations of international law, including the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
On the first day of this violation of international law, an elementary school in Minab was bombed twice. More recent strikes by the USA and Israel have destroyed three universities.
According to available reports, these attacks have so far resulted in significant human loss and widespread suffering in Iran. Approximately 2,000 have been killed, including more than 200 children (https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/child-casualties-rise-amidst-deepening-middle-east-conflict), and over 20,000 individuals have been injured. It is further estimated that around three million people have been displaced due to the extensive destruction of residential areas caused by the Israel and USA bombardments.
This illegal act of Aggression has caused severe damage to critical civilian infrastructure. At least 300 medical facilities and 42 ambulances have been bombed, with seven hospitals evacuated since 28 February. These include key institutions such as the Pasteur Center for Public Health and Medical research, as well as 13 pharmaceutical facilities.
The USA and Israel have conducted extensive airstrikes on civilian energy and industrial infrastructures, including a water facility in Qeshm, three oil refineries, the south Pars gas field, major steel production sites such as Mobarakeh Steel in Isfahan and Khuzestan Steel in Ahvaz and petrochemical complexes in Khuzestan. Further strikes hit a bridge in Azimieh and damaged the Haghani Port in the southern city of Bandar Abbas.
We, the undersigned, call upon The United Nations to condemn these acts of aggression and to take urgent action to address what constitutes violations of international law. We urge the United Nations to demand an immediate cessation of American and Israeli attacks.
Civilians and civilian infrastructures – including energy facilities – are protected under international humanitarian law and must be respected and safeguarded at all times.
We further urge the United Nations to take all necessary measures to ensure that the governments of the United States and Israel immediately cease their military actions against Iran and uphold their obligations under international law.
Yours sincerely
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<category>Civil rights</category>
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<title>Stop State-Funded Dehumanization: Penalize Media Racism</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/stop-state-funded-dehumanization-penalize-media-racism</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[German public television is currently using your money to fund dehumanization. A recent segment on ZDF’s Volle Kanne relied on harmful, racist tropes against the Asian community, disguised as "humor." This isn’t just a bad joke; it’s a dangerous tool of "othering."
When we allow state-funded media to normalize these stereotypes, we fuel a cultural war. This rhetoric creates the psychological justification for social exclusion and, ultimately, armed conflict. We cannot ignore the destruction caused by "casual" racism in our living rooms.
We are demanding a new law for the Rundfunkbeitrag. If a show is found by an independent body to have promoted dehumanizing tropes, its funding must be frozen. That money should be immediately diverted to anti-discrimination NGOs and the communities targeted by the broadcast.
Public funds must serve the public good, not feed the fires of hate. Sign this petition to demand financial accountability and an end to state-funded dehumanization. Let’s stop paying for our own division.
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<category>Taxes</category>
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<title>Stop the Rozino Mine – Protect the Byala Reka and the Eastern Rhodopes!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/bg/petition/online/stop-the-rozino-mine-protect-the-byala-reka-and-the-eastern-rhodopes</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We call for the project “Extraction and processing of polymetallic ores from the Rozino deposit, Tintyava area, Ivaylovgrad Municipality, Haskovo Region” to be rejected and for no open-pit mining to be allowed near the villages of Rozino and Gugutka in the Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria.
This project poses an unacceptable risk to nature, water resources, cultural heritage, and local communities. It would involve 35 years of open-pit mining, blasting, flotation processing, and mining waste in the Byala Reka river basin — one of the last wild and most valuable river landscapes in the region. The project falls within two Natura 2000 protected sites, plans water use in an area already affected by drought and at high risk of desertification under climate change, and includes the use of hazardous chemical reagents in ore processing.
This is a threat to nature, water, and the future of the Eastern Rhodopes.
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<category>Environment</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/bg/petition/online/stop-the-rozino-mine-protect-the-byala-reka-and-the-eastern-rhodopes</guid>
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<title>SUNY Plattsburgh Against Ai</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/suny-plattsburgh-against-ai</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Generative Ai is ruining the environment and is stealing artistic material. The promotion and use of Ai should not be allowed on our campus especially in the Myers art building.
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<category>Environment</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/suny-plattsburgh-against-ai</guid>
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<title>No selection process for HSG students on almost all Master’s programmes in Business Administration!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/ch/petition/online/no-selection-process-for-hsg-students-on-almost-all-masters-programmes-in-business-administration</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We demand an immediate halt to the measures aimed at destroying our university culture and career prospects.
The administration of the University of St. Gallen plans to leave business administration bachelor’s students out in the cold and actively undermine the university’s culture and student organizations.
The new measures are clearly directed against the students who have been bringing this university to life for years and are actively committed to it; yet, with increasing pressure on the job market, the university has decided, for the sake of cost-cutting measures, to leave Bachelor’s students in Business Administration out in the cold after they graduate.
External students are to be treated the same as HSG alumni, but aren’t there qualitative differences in teaching? Why study at this university if the degree doesn’t even offer added value in internal selection processes?
Furthermore, students are the easiest target for such cost-cutting measures. While a new campus is being built and professors receive massive pay raises, the burden of these cost-cutting measures is being shifted onto the students themselves.
We are increasingly convinced that an internal decision was made to take the path of least resistance: these measures were announced on the Friday before the break to suppress any immediate resistance, and they target the most vulnerable group—students who lack organized resistance groups like a union.
The impact on the spirit of this university is also significant: if the majority of bachelor’s students no longer have the opportunity to complete their master’s degree at their alma mater, student engagement will decline drastically.
For bachelor’s students, it is rather difficult to get involved in the assessment process; in the second year, however, some level of engagement can be expected. However, this will likely drop off again in the third year, as the focus will then shift to applying to other universities and looking for jobs, since no one can be certain they will be able to complete their master’s degree at HSG.
For external master’s students, getting involved is generally difficult, as the adjustment period and the job search in the second year occur so close together.
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<category>Education</category>
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<title>Break the silence: stop social media with deleting awareness content about abuse and violence</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/be/petition/online/break-the-silence-stop-social-media-with-deleting-awareness-content-about-abuse-and-violence</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When victims of violence are made invisible, more than just reach is being limited.
Today, it happens more and more often that posts about abuse, intimate partner violence, or sexual violence are removed or made less visible on social media.
Even when those posts are specifically intended to inform, warn, or support victims.
Think, for example, of posts that explain toxic relationships, femicide, or boundary violations — these are sometimes automatically flagged as “offensive” and disappear.
That has real consequences.
Less visibility means:
- less access to information
- less recognition for victims
- less chance of finding help
And so, silence is imposed once again — this time online.
Of course, moderation is necessary.
But today, it often happens without context, which means the wrong kind of content gets targeted.
That is why this petition calls for fairer and clearer moderation on social media, so that awareness content about violence and abuse is no longer unfairly restricted.
Victims do not need censorship.
They need visibility.
So let’s break the silence together.
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<category>Media</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/be/petition/online/break-the-silence-stop-social-media-with-deleting-awareness-content-about-abuse-and-violence</guid>
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<title>Petition to Acquire a Paterson Railway Station Ramp</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/petition-to-acquire-a-paterson-railway-station-ramp</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Paterson Progress Association was approached in 2021 to request Transport for NSW to install a ramp to  facilitate access to the station by the elderly, disabled and those with manoeuvrability issues such as prams, walkers & luggage . 
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<category>Traffic & transportation</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/petition-to-acquire-a-paterson-railway-station-ramp</guid>
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<title>Stop the development of Paloma Estates on corner of Tuthill &amp; Elliot Road!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/stop-the-development-of-paloma-estates-on-corner-of-tuthill-elliot-road</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let our voices be heard!!! We the people of the community of Rainbow Valley, Buckeye, Arizona 85326 are notifying the Property Owner Richard Schust, Spek Investments, LLC; Brian Mings, Property Developer Cortland Communities; Matt Olsen, Property Planner/Engineer CVL Consultants, Inc.; Krita Zinser, Property Planner/Engineer CVL Consultants, Inc.; Steve Gallardo, Board of Supervisors District 5; Rachel Applegate, Planning & Zoning Commission; Ronald Quarles, Staff Liaison to the Board of Adjustments; Jen Pokorski, County Manager; Tom Ellsworth, Planning and Development Director; Adam Cannon, Planning and Development Planner; and Martin Martell, Planning and Development Planner that we are OPPOSED to the proposed Maricopa County Planning & Development Department Case #S260006 – Paloma Estates, a subdivision of 132 homes on the corner of Tuthill Road and Narramore Road, Parcel #400-52-008A.
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<category>Construction</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/stop-the-development-of-paloma-estates-on-corner-of-tuthill-elliot-road</guid>
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<title>The Roanoke city charter needs an amendment to allow small businesses to use feather flags</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/the-roanoke-city-charter-needs-an-amendment-to-allow-small-businesses-to-use-feather-flags</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Feather flags and portable inflatable signs are an essential tool for small mobile businesses such as food trucks to advertise to the general public. These tools are currently prohibited by the Roanoke City charter citing safety concerns caused by distracted drivers. The city charter (specifically sections 36.2-360 through 363) needs to be updated and amended to allow these types of non-permanent portable signage while addressing the concerns of driver distractions, like other communities within the Commonwealth have done.
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<category>Economy</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/the-roanoke-city-charter-needs-an-amendment-to-allow-small-businesses-to-use-feather-flags</guid>
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<title>Petition against the EU imposing sanctions on private individuals within and outside the EU</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/petition-against-the-eu-imposing-sanctions-on-private-individuals-within-and-outside-the-eu</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The previously unknown practice of the EU to impose disproportionately severe restrictions on freedoms and economic sanctions on citizens (a total of 59 journalists and academics) both within the EU (such as the German Hüseyin Doğru) and outside the EU (most recently the Swiss Jacques Baud) raises fundamental questions about freedom of expression, the rule of law, and democratic fundamental rights.[1]
Such sanctions represent a unilateral instrument of power and – since they are considered a preventive measure – can effectively deprive critics of political decisions of their fundamental rights without a valid legal charge and largely outside the public eye, in order to 'persuade' them to change their behaviour.
The consequences for those affected:
* No entry into the EU and no transit through EU territory (de facto freedom of travel within the EU is revoked).
* Assets within the EU are frozen, meaning no access to bank balances or real estate (prohibition of disposal).
* Prohibition on providing financial means or economic resources, and prohibition on providing services (de facto ban on working within the EU).
* Prohibition on continuing already concluded contracts (prohibition of performance).

The new EU Directive (EU) 2024/1226 stipulates that violations of sanctions, such as providing funds or circumventing sanctions, now constitute criminal offences punishable by significant fines and/or up to five years' imprisonment.
Those affected must apply to their own governments for financial assistance for rent and basic necessities.
All of this is done without informing those affected of their inclusion on the list, without a hearing, and without a valid legal charge.
Those affected can only appeal to the European Court of Justice. This incurs exorbitant legal costs, which the sanctioned individuals can neither earn themselves nor finance through donations.
Sanctions against individuals based on political expression set a dangerous precedent and open the door wide to arbitrary repression.
Meanwhile, a legal opinion has been commissioned by two Members of the European Parliament.[2] The authors are Professor Dr. Alina Miron, an international law scholar from the University of Angers, and Professor Dr. Ninon Colneric, former judge at the European Court of Justice. It was presented on 11 November 2025 in the European Parliament.
Their verdict is clear: The sanctions against journalists such as Hüseyin Doğru, and more recently also against the Swiss military and intelligence expert Jacques Baud, lack a solid legal basis. The EU's concept of disinformation is "dangerously vague" and does not even come close to meeting the minimum rule-of-law standards that are absolutely essential for serious infringements of fundamental rights such as account freezes and travel bans. The EU has in fact imposed professional bans without prior hearing – a Rubicon has been crossed.
[1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32025D2572&qid=1767810251118 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%253A32025D2572&qid=1767810251118)
(EU decision of 15 December 2025, adding Jacques Baud to the list)
[2] https://bsw-ep.eu/wp-content/uploads/Rechtsgutachten_Sanktionen_gegen_natuerliche_Personen_BSW_von_der_Schulenburg_Firmenich.pdf (https://bsw-ep.eu/wp-content/uploads/Rechtsgutachten_Sanktionen_gegen_natuerliche_Personen_BSW_von_der_Schulenburg_Firmenich.pdf)
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<category>Civil rights</category>
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<title>Hillcrest High School uniform introducing year 13 uniforms and a senior blazer</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/nz/petition/online/hillcrest-high-school-uniform-introducing-year-13-uniforms-and-a-senior-blazer</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Petition to the School Board Regarding Year 13 Uniform Policy Changes
We, the undersigned parents, caregivers, and students, formally express our strong opposition to the recent decision requiring Year 13 students to wear full school uniform and the newly introduced blazer
This decision is deeply concerning for several reasons:
1. Significant Financial Burden The addition of a blazer at a cost of approximately $220 places an unnecessary and inequitable financial strain on families. Many are already managing the high cost of existing uniform items, and this further expense is unjustified.
2. Disregard for Community Feedback We understand that feedback from students and families regarding this proposal was overwhelmingly negative. Proceeding with the policy despite this feedback undermines trust and raises serious concerns about whether the school community is being meaningfully heard.
3. Lack of Practicality and Purpose Year 13 students are senior members of the school community. Imposing uniform requirements at this stage does not clearly support learning outcomes, student wellbeing, or school culture in a meaningful or evidence-based way.
4. Uniform Quality and Student Wellbeing The current uniform has been widely described as uncomfortable, poorly made, and not fit for purpose. In particular, the materials used can be scratchy and irritating, which poses real challenges for students with sensory sensitivities and those who are neurodivergent. A uniform policy should be inclusive and supportive of all students, not create additional barriers to comfort, focus, and wellbeing.
Before introducing any further uniform items, or uniform rules we strongly believe the school should review and improve the quality, comfort, and accessibility of the existing uniform.
Our Request We respectfully call on the School Board to:
1. Reconsider and reverse the decision to mandate full uniform for Year 13 students
2. Reconsider and reverse the decision to bring out the blazer.
3. Engage in genuine consultation with students and families, with transparent consideration of feedback
4. Review the current uniform to ensure it is comfortable, inclusive, and fit for purpose for all students
5.Consider more flexible uniform options for senior students that reflect their status and diverse needs
6.We urge the Board to work collaboratively with the school community to reach a solution that is fair, practical, and respectful of student wellbeing.
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<category>Family</category>
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<title>Safety for independent Iranian diaspora activists</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/safety-for-independent-iranian-diaspora-activists</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hereby, we, the undersigned, call on international law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP, Europol, and Interpol, as well as human rights organizations, to investigate and take immediate action against a growing wave of organized violence and digital persecution done by the Iranian diaspora monarchists targeting independent Iranian activists.
This group of extremists have already threatened opposers of the Iranian monarchy for countless number of times and by different means; including direct threats to physical harm, rape, etc. through social media platforms and directly during protests on the streets of European countries, Canada, United States, etc.
A recent murder case conducted by the Canada police department found Masoud Masjoudi, an Iranian mathematician and activist residence of Canada, murdered by two Iranian monarchists: Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi (48) and Arezou Soltani (45), both residents of British Columbia. The motive is still under investigation (RCMP (https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/ihit/news/2026/03/4351260), The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/17/two-men-court-murder-iranian-activist-canada), Global News (https://globalnews.ca/news/11731285/bc-masjoody-remains-2-arrested/)).
The new dangerous terroristic movement:
Now, they have created a website ( freeiranact.com (https://freeiranact.com) ) which is a platform designed for reporting and listing private information (including name, photo, full address, social media handles, etc.) of any anti-monarchist person from Iranian diaspora, who has spoken by any means against the previous Iranian regime. They document photos of people in protests, screenshots of their comments and posts on social media, etc. and provide a platform for adding to this list and extending it.
In our opinion this website is a very dangerous call for terror, and if its owners and organizers are not arrested, it can lead to serial murders or physical harms done by monarchists to people listed in the website, most of whom are residents of the European countries, Canada, United States, etc.
We urge the police departments to help preventing this terroristic movement and protecting the residents.
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<category>Security</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/safety-for-independent-iranian-diaspora-activists</guid>
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<title>Petition for Accountability and Protection of Patients’ Rights at Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/petition-for-accountability-and-protection-of-patients-rights-at-mitchells-plain-district-hospital</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This petition is a united call for justice, accountability, and the protection of patients’ rights within our public healthcare system. It arises from the concerning treatment of Mrs. Sonday and Mr. Bougardt (https://capeargus.co.za/news/2026-03-23-reverend-bougardt-takes-patient-care-issues-at-mitchells-plain-hospital-to-human-rights-commission/) at Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital, where repeated attempts to obtain clear answers and proper resolution have been met with inadequate responses, delays, and a lack of accountability.
The purpose of this petition is not only to address this specific case, but to stand up for every individual who depends on public healthcare services and deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. As South Africans, we are guaranteed the right to access healthcare services under Section 27 of the Constitution, and this right must be upheld without exception.
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<category>Health</category>
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<title>Petition For Transparency, Accountability &amp; Responsible Development Of Land Cnr Kidds Drive And Chur</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/petition-for-transparency-accountability-responsible-development-of-land-cnr-kidds-drive-and-chur</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We, the undersigned residents and stakeholders of Polokwane, respectfully submit this petition to request clarity, transparency, and responsible stewardship regarding the land currently being developed within our municipal boundaries.
Our intention is not to obstruct progress, but to ensure that development aligns with the best interests of the community, complies with legal and environmental standards, and reflects the long-term wellbeing of residents.
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<category>Environment</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/petition-for-transparency-accountability-responsible-development-of-land-cnr-kidds-drive-and-chur</guid>
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<title>Sokongan Pengubahsuaian Gelanggang Bola Keranjanag</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/petition/online/sokongan-pengubahsuaian-gelanggang-bola-keranjanag</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Penduduk Taman Kajang Mulia ingin memohon untuk tindakan pengubahsuaian gelanggang bola keranjang di Taman Kajang Mulia.
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<category>Sports</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/petition/online/sokongan-pengubahsuaian-gelanggang-bola-keranjanag</guid>
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<title>Dobsonville Housing Project</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/dobsonville-housing-project</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We want the department of housing to "halt" the housing development in Dobsonville for a number of reasons. We had our Community Development Planning (CDP) and put down a couple of projects which are a priority in our area.
1. Improve our road infrastructure, there is too much congestion in our area . There was a project that was earmarked to build a road where the department intends to build houses. Building more houses in our area will exacerbate the traffic congestion.
2. Will worsen the issue of electricity, in which investment should be put on improving the infrastructure. Currently,  most of the street lights are not working.
3. We have water throttling issues in our area, maintenance and repair of the water infrastructure is critical. With the new development of houses, it will create more strain.
4. Our roads need to be retarred, there are potholes in almost every street.
5. Our community hall is dilapidated

As a community, we appreciate the issue of human settlement - unfortunately its an issue our government will not resolve by building houses everywhere in areas where residents are already crammed for space.
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<category>Habitation</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/dobsonville-housing-project</guid>
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<title>Save Kira Child Care Centre</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/save-kira-child-care-centre</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[KU Kira is more than just a childcare centre; it is the heart of our community. For years, it has provided a safe, high-quality, not-for-profit space for our children to grow. Now, Sydney Water plans to sell off this vital public land for private profit, forcing our centre to close by year-end and leaving local families stranded. We cannot stand by while essential social infrastructure is stripped away during a national childcare crisis. Join us in demanding that the NSW Government steps in to stop the sale, renew the lease, and protect KU Kira for the next generation of local kids
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<category>Education</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/save-kira-child-care-centre</guid>
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<title>Free pain medication for endometriosis, Adenomyosis and PCOS</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/mt/petition/online/free-pain-medication-for-endometriosis-adenomyosis-and-pcos</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Government to provide and consider refund of partial refund of monthly pain management medication for suffers or endometriosis, Adenomyosis and PCOS. Especially those with chronic pain and impaired quality of life. 
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<category>Health</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/mt/petition/online/free-pain-medication-for-endometriosis-adenomyosis-and-pcos</guid>
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<title>More reliability and transparency called for U6 North Line (Munich-Garching)</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/more-reliability-and-transparency-called-for-u6-north-line-munich-garching</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[🇬🇧 
We demand from MVG:
1. Transparency: Publish an annual, per-line disruption statistics report for all U-Bahn lines
2. A concrete infrastructure plan for the U6 northern section (Kieferngarten–Garching-Forschungszentrum), with a binding timeline to address structural weak points — especially the Fröttmaning switch system
3. A dedicated contact person at MVG for U6 commuters
4. A publicly available contingency plan for major disruptions on the U6 northern corridor — including a pre-defined express bus service (e.g. Studentenstadt → Garching-Forschungszentrum direct, complemented by a stopping service for intermediate stations), to be activated automatically and promptly once a disruption crosses a defined threshold. Commuters should be informed of this plan in advance.

Foto: Robot8A / Wikimedia Commons
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<category>Traffic & transportation</category>
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<title>Your parking lot is threatened!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/your-parking-lot-is-threatened</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some landlords on Ridgewood Avenue have converted their indoor garages into rental studios. In a short time, others will imitate them and will do so. Act now and sign the online petition to block their project and prevent more vehicles from being thrown out of the street that will occupy your parking space!
''In addition, the new 2025-2030 action plan published by the City of Montreal's urban planning section, based on the recommendations of the White Paper published by the CRE (Conseil régional de l'environnement de Montréal) in 2023, provides for the gradual elimination of off-street parking and its repurposing.''
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<category>Habitation</category>
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<title>Regulate Excessive Charges in University Hostels and Student Accommodation in Ghana 🇬🇭</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/gh/petition/online/regulate-excessive-charges-in-university-hostels-and-student-accommodation-in-ghana-2</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We call on the Rent Control Department to investigate and regulate the increasing cost of accommodation in university and privately operated hostels to ensure fairness and affordability for students.
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<category>Habitation</category>
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<title>Open Letter: Support Spain’s Stand Against War with Iran   Dear Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Dear</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/open-letter-support-spains-stand-against-war-with-iran-dear-prime-minister-pedro-sanchez-dear</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Open Letter: Support Spain’s Stand Against War with Iran
Dear Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez,
Dear Members of the Spanish Government,
Dear Representatives of the Governments and Institutions of Europe,
We wish to express our strong support for the position taken by the Spanish government in firmly rejecting a war against Iran and in refusing to allow Spanish territory to be used for such a military escalation.
At a time of rising international tensions, when a military confrontation risks spreading across the Middle East and further destabilizing the international order, Spain is sending an important signal: a war without international legitimacy must not receive support.
At the same time, Spain has made clear that rejecting war does not in any way imply support for the policies of the Iranian regime. The repression of civil society, serious human rights violations, and destabilizing activities in the region give rise to grave concern. It is therefore both possible and necessary to clearly criticize and oppose these policies while rejecting a military intervention that would further escalate violence and undermine international law. Such a war would bring neither democracy nor security, stability, or justice to the region.
We particularly welcome the decision of the Spanish government not to authorize the use of the U.S. military bases in Rota and Morón for attacks against Iran. Although these bases are jointly operated with the United States, they remain under Spanish sovereignty and must not be used for military actions that contradict the principles of the Charter of the United Nations or contribute to further escalation. This decision demonstrates that governments can exercise their sovereign responsibility even under international pressure.
The position of your government builds on a strong democratic tradition within Spanish civil society: the clear message “No a la guerra” — No to war. This message became especially visible during the massive protests against the Iraq War in 2003, when millions of people in Spain took to the streets to oppose a military intervention without international legitimacy. Today, this message resonates far beyond Spain.
The Science4Peace Forum together with other organizations therefore calls on other European governments, as well as representatives from academia, civil society, and politics across Europe, to support this position and to follow Spain’s example:

* to refuse participation in the war and oppose further escalation;
* to deny the use of their territory, airspace, and military bases for offensive operations related to this conflict;
* to work within the European Union and the United Nations toward de-escalation and the resumption of diplomatic negotiations;
* to reaffirm that respect for international law is the indispensable foundation of responsible security policy.

Europe should not become a logistical platform for the expansion of war. Instead, it should play a constructive role in promoting diplomacy, restraint, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Spain’s decision shows that even in times of great international tension it is possible to resist pressure toward escalation and to stand firmly for diplomacy, international law, and peace.
At this dangerous moment in international politics, such a position is of particular importance.
Organisationen
Science4Peace (https://science4peace.com/index.html)
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (United Kingdom) (https://cnduk.org)
NatWiss – Verantwortung für Frieden und Zukunftsfähigkeit (https://natwiss.de/)
Informationsstelle Militarisierung (https://www.imi-online.de/) (IMI)
Friedenswerkstatt Wedel  (https://www.friedenskooperative.de/friedenswerkstatt-wedel)
Friedensnetzwerk Kreis Pinneberg  (https://www.friedenskooperative.de/friedensnetzwerk-pinneberg)
Zusammenarbeitsausschuss der Friedensbewegung Schleswig-Holstein (https://zaafrieden.wordpress.com/)
International Peace Bureau  (https://ipb.org/)
Erhard-Eppler-Kreis  (https://www.erhard-eppler-kreis.de/)
Hamburger Forum für Völkerverständigung und weltweite Abrüstung  (https://www.hamburgerforum.org/)
Fried:A (Friedensinitiative Altona)  (http://friedensinitiative-altona.de/)
DFG-VK Mittelbaden  (https://mittelbaden.dfg-vk.de/)
DIDF - Föderation Demokratischer Arbeitervereine  (https://www.didf.de/)
Women for Peace – Finland  (https://www.naisetrauhanpuolesta.org/)
Essener Friedensforum e.V.  (https://essener-friedensforum.de/)
Pressenza - International Press Agency for Peace and Nonviolence  (https://www.pressenza.com/)
Peace Movement of Orust, Sweden
Rete Ricerca e Università per la Palestina - RUP  (https://www.facebook.com/p/Rete-Ricerca-e-Università-per-la-Palestina-RUP-61558368945448/)
EPR4Palestine  (https://www.roars.it/epr4palestine/)
Global Strategy of Nonviolence  (https://globalstrategyofnonviolence.org/)
World BEYOND War  (https://worldbeyondwar.org/)
RootsAction Education Fund  (https://rootsaction.org/education-fund)
Friedensinitiative Hamburg-Niendorf 
Kritische MIN-Studierende University of Hamburg  (https://kritische-min-studierende.de/)
Attac - Hamburg (https://attac.hamburg/)
Deutsche Sektion der Internationalen Ärzt*innen zur Verhütung eines Atomkriegs (IPPNW) (https://www.ippnw.de/startseite.html)
(complete list is here (https://science4peace.com/Petitions/Entries/2026/3/science4peace-open-letter-support-spains-stand-against-war-with-iran.html))
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<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>Justice for the victims in Iran</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/justice-for-the-victims-in-iran</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Germany has committed itself internationally to the protection of human rights and the prosecution of the most serious crimes. Through the principle of universal jurisdiction in German law, it is possible to investigate the most serious international crimes regardless of where they were committed.
This instrument has already been used to secure evidence of crimes related to the Syrian civil war and to document possible war crimes in connection with the attack on Ukraine.
Against this background, many people find it difficult to understand why a request by around 70 German-Iranian public figures to the Federal Public Prosecutor General to document possible crimes of the Iranian regime was rejected.
The documentation of possible international crimes does not constitute a presumption of guilt. It is a tool to secure evidence, support victims, and prepare for possible future legal proceedings under the rule of law.
If Germany claims to strengthen international justice, this principle should be applied universally.
We therefore call for:
• A reconsideration of the rejection of this request by the Federal Public Prosecutor General.
• Transparency regarding the legal reasons for this decision.
• An examination of whether structural investigations can be initiated to document possible international crimes in Iran.
Human rights are universal. The investigation of serious crimes must not be selective.
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<category>Civil rights</category>
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<title>Not grown up at 18! 🇪🇺</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/not-grown-up-at-18</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Important note: This is the expanded version of my petition. Since the first version had technical limitations, I created this upgrade to directly address the German Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJ) and to integrate the EU-wide perspective.
The German Bundestag and the Federal Government (BMJ) are requested to resolve: To implement a staged adulthood model until the age of 21. We demand protection based on scientific brain development while preserving political rights.
Core Demands:
* Protection at 21: Minimum age for tobacco, crypto-trading, gambling, and hard spirits raised to 21 years.
* Juvenile Law: Uniform application until age 21.
* Against Conscription: 18-year-olds should not be drafted for conscription (Wehrpflicht) while still being in a phase of biological development. Full national duties should only begin at age 21.
* Participation at 18: Voting rights remain at 18 years.
* Special status: Extra protection for 21-25 year olds, when in education or needing more time for a safe orientation.

Why this reform?
We are starting in Germany to create a blueprint for a modern EU-wide adulthood law. We demand laws that reflect the reality of human development!
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<category>Civil rights</category>
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<title>Stop Motorbike And Scooter Noise In Dénia</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/es/petition/online/stop-motorbike-and-scooter-noise-in-denia</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For years, residents of Dénia have been forced to endure increasing levels of unnecessary and illegal noise caused by modified 50cc motorbikes with altered exhaust systems.
These bikes are frequently driven through residential streets creating excessive noise, often late at night and early in the morning. Many of these vehicles have clearly been modified to bypass legal sound limits. The result is constant disturbance for residents, families, and people who work from home.
This is not simply an inconvenience. It is a serious quality-of-life issue affecting thousands of residents.
Families with children, elderly residents, and workers are being subjected to daily noise pollution that could easily be prevented through proper enforcement of existing laws.
European and Spanish legislation already address this issue, including the Environmental Noise Directive 2002/49/EC and Ley 37/2003 del Ruido, which require authorities to monitor and control environmental noise.
However, enforcement in Dénia appears to be inconsistent or insufficient.
Residents are therefore asking the Ayuntamiento de Dénia and the Policía Local de Dénia to take immediate and visible action.
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<category>Traffic & transportation</category>
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<title>Protect South Pittsburg Mountain</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/protect-south-pittsburg-mountain</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Project: Opposition to any development that would destroy the natural beauty of our mountain including the large-scale development on South Pittsburg Mountain currently known as Happy Hollow Vista and as is mapped 2/26/26: happhollowvista.com/more-tracts
By signing below, I certify that I am a resident or stakeholder of South Pittsburg, TN, and I officially register my opposition to the proposed mountain development currently known as Happy Hollow Vista in favor of permanent land preservation based solely on my desire to preserve the land as a natural resource and mixed recreational use that does not destroy the natural beauty of our mountain. 
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<category>Environment</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/protect-south-pittsburg-mountain</guid>
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<title>Stand Up for Dignity and Respect: Demand Proper Care for Our Cemeteries Now!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/stand-up-for-dignity-and-respect-demand-proper-care-for-our-cemeteries-now</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our cemeteries, a places of peace are under siege:
tombstones shattered by repeated vandalism, graves hidden beneath overgrown grass and dense bushes, access roads so damaged and impassable that families struggle to visit, and basic maintenance neglected for far too long.
This is not just neglect; it's a profound disrespect to our ancestors, our families, and every member of our community. Vandalism continues even where security is claimed to exist. Grass grows unchecked, turning respectful sites into eyesores. Roads crumble, making it heartbreaking and difficult to reach those we cherish. Enough is enough!
We will no longer accept excuses. This petition calls on the Dihlabeng Local Municipality to take immediate and decisive action:
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<category>Culture</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/stand-up-for-dignity-and-respect-demand-proper-care-for-our-cemeteries-now</guid>
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<title>Fair digital identity verification for NZ driver licence holders with single-field names</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/nz/petition/online/fair-digital-identity-verification-for-nz-driver-licence-holders-with-single-field-names</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Online (and all other digital) identity verification should work with all legally issued identity documents – specifically NZ driving licences, which are commonly used as primary ID. In countries such as Malaysia, passports record the full legal name in a single field rather than separating first and last names. As a result, the New Zealand Transport Agency(NZTA) licence’s record stores the entire name in the surname field and leaves the first name blank.
Most online verification systems require users to enter both a first and last name. However, due to the reasons described above, we are unable to complete verification. The NZ driver licence is intended to serve as proof of identity and to facilitate access to services, yet because of this system design we are unable to do even simple things such as applying for Wi-Fi, as providers tell us that verification must be completed online and they cannot assist otherwise.
We strongly request greater transparency and system compatibility from government and service providers. Online verification systems should accommodate legally valid identity formats or provide alternative manual verification pathways so that residents with NZ driving licences can complete identity checks and access essential services.
]]></description>
<category>Minority protection</category>
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<title>We have a right to know whether pesticides have been used on our food.</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/we-have-a-right-to-know-whether-pesticides-have-been-used-on-our-food</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I call for greater transparency for consumers regarding whether pesticides or other plant protection products have been used in the cultivation of food.
Specifically, consumers should be able to see whether plant protection products have been used in the production of fruit, vegetables, and ingredients in processed foods. This information should be easily accessible, for example through labeling on the packaging or via a QR code with further information.
In the case of processed foods, it should also be possible to trace whether the ingredients used come from pesticide-treated crops.
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<category>Consumer protection</category>
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<title>Mehr Windkraft – mehr Klimaschutz und mehr regionale Wertschöpfung: Haßloch/Meckenheim/Ruppertsberg</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/mehr-windkraft-mehr-klimaschutz-und-mehr-regionale-wertschoepfung-hassloch-meckenheim-ruppertsberg</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wir sind für Windenergie!
Unsere Region braucht Energie, die sauber, bezahlbar und unabhängig ist.
Windenergie ist dafür kein „Nice‑to‑have“, sondern eine der wenigen Technologien, die schnell und in relevanter Größenordnung Strom liefern kann – und zwar dort, wo wir ihn brauchen.
Gleichzeitig gilt: Wer Windkraft will, muss sie sauber planen: mit Rücksicht auf Menschen, Natur und Landschaft – aber eben auch ohne die Energiewende durch Dauerblockade zu sabotieren.
Genau darum geht es jetzt um eine Weichenstellung, die viele unterschätzen: Flächen sichern. Denn ohne geeignete Vorranggebiete ist jede Diskussion über konkrete Anlagen akademisch – dann wird nicht „besser geplant“, dann wird schlicht gar nicht geplant.
Wir sind für Windenergie – aber nicht nach dem Motto „egal wo“. Gute Planung heißt: geeignete Flächen, klare Schutzstandards, transparente Abwägung. Dann wird aus Streit ein Projekt, das die Region wirklich voranbringt.
Wir fordern daher, dass die zuständigen Entscheidungsträger der Planungsregion Rhein‑Neckar im Verfahren zur Fortschreibung des Teilregionalplans Windenergie die notwendigen Vorranggebiete für Windenergie im Teilraum Rheinland‑Pfalz so ausweisen und sichern, dass der Windenergie‑Ausbau in unserer Region realistisch möglich bleibt – insbesondere im Raum Haßloch / VG Deidesheim (u. a. Meckenheim, Ruppertsberg).
Konkret heißt das:
* Vorranggebiete ausreichend und nachvollziehbar ausweisen (Flächen sichern, damit Ausbau möglich bleibt und nicht mit pauschalen Verhinderungsargumenten am Ende „null Ausbau“ herauskommt).
* Schutzstandards verbindlich mitplanen: Artenschutz, Lärm und Schattenwurf konsequent prüfen – und dort, wo es genehmigungsfähig ist, mit klaren Auflagen (z. B. Monitoring und zeitweise Abschaltungen) umsetzen. Nachtkennzeichnung grundsätzlich bedarfsgesteuert (BNK), damit nächtliches Dauerblinken vermieden wird.
* Repowering priorisieren (lieber modernisieren: mehr Ertrag je Anlage, weniger zusätzliche Eingriffe durch unnötig viele neue Standorte).
* Bürgerenergie & Nutzen vor Ort sichern (Beteiligung, kommunale Einnahmen, transparente Kommunikation, Änderungen sauber begründen).

Hinweis: Der Teilregionalplan regelt die Flächensicherung (Vorranggebiete) – diese Entscheidung ist die Grundlage, bevor konkrete Projekte überhaupt sinnvoll geprüft und genehmigt werden können.
Quellen und weiterführende Information:
Planungsregion Rhein‑Neckar – Fortschreibung Teilregionalplan Windenergie (https://planungsregion.m-r-n.com/regionalplan/fortschreibung-des-teilregionalplans-windenergie/)
bürgerINenergie eG (Vorderpfalz) – Kontext Bürgerenergie / regionale Projekte (https://buergerinenergie.de/)
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<category>Energy</category>
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<title>Reinstate Spanish as an Elective Course for Supplementary Credits</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/nl/petition/online/reinstate-spanish-as-an-elective-course-for-supplementary-credits</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We call upon Fontys Venlo University of Applied Sciences to reinstate Spanish as an elective course for supplementary credits with the following requirements:
* Minimum one-semester duration
* Available for supplementary credits toward graduation
* Open to all students
* Implementation in September of 2026

This investment will enhance student employability and position our graduates competitively in the global job market.
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<category>Education</category>
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<title>Prevent Colorado from Implementing OS-Level Age Verification</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/prevent-colorado-from-implementing-os-level-age-verification</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As of time of writing, there is a bill that is under consideration in the Colorado General Assembly called Age Attestation on Computing Devices (SB26-051). It is an age verification bill that requires operating system developers to put age checks in place upon making a new account, in order to put said account into an age bracket that restricts the number of apps they can use based on their age bracket. This could lead to security and privacy issues, as well as directly harming open-source developers. A link to the bill can be found here: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-051 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-051)
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<category>Consumer protection</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/prevent-colorado-from-implementing-os-level-age-verification</guid>
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<title>Upgrade Road Conditions on Route 361 (Hd of Bay d'Espoir to St. Albans)</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/upgrade-road-conditions-on-route-361-hd-of-bay-despoir-to-st-albans</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Residents of the Bay d'Espoir area have expressed increasing concern for public safety due to the deteriorating conditions of the road between Head of Bay d'Espoir and St. Alban's. We are urging the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to Upgrade the roads between the first bridge in Head of Bay d'Espoir and the Bridge in St. Alban's during this paving season. 
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<category>Traffic & transportation</category>
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<title>The Future of Anthropology Is Under Threat in Georgia. Help us to preserve it</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/petition/online/the-future-of-anthropology-is-under-threat-in-georgia-help-us-to-preserve-it</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Science is in danger in Georgia. On 16 October 2025, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced a plan to reform universities. This plan envisages the implementation of a ‘one city, one faculty’ policy, which would result in each state university maintaining only one faculty per city through a process of 'reorganization.' On 12 February 2026, these plans were formalized, effectively putting an end to interdisciplinarity and university autonomy—two principles essential to the functioning of science.
Certain institutions are being specifically targeted. For example, Ilia State University is set to lose more than 90% of its disciplines and programs, including the PhD Programme for Socio-Cultural Anthropology. These discontinued disciplines and programs are to be transferred to other state universities already co-opted by the government, primarily Tbilisi State University. In addition, academic disciplines are to be reorganized hierarchically, with only one full professor at the top, followed by associate and assistant professors. This top-down organization ensures strict control over the academic content to be taught.
Ilia State University’s anthropology program is recognized as the country’s foremost hub for anthropological research and teaching, building vital international partnerships and preparing scholars who are fully integrated into global academic networks. It’s the first of its kind, bringing local ethnographic tradition and international scholarship together with multiple international partners, a board of advisors, and the first in the field to establish stipends and scholarships for students. Abolishing this program is part of this regime's larger goal of isolating academia and civil society internationally.
Anthropology is in danger in Georgia. If the ‘one city, one faculty’ policy were to be applied, it is highly likely that certain research topics and approaches that run counter to the prevailing doctrine of the ruling party will no longer be taught, e.g., referring to gender or social activism. Anthropology would be streamlined toward state-nationalist objectives and agendas, in line with developments in Russia and Belarus. This would disconnect our discipline from its own path of development and growth, distancing it from wider disciplinary debates and ethical standards, and would therefore hinder its integration with international anthropological associations such as the EASA and the AAA. The preservation and development of the field of socio-cultural anthropology is of paramount importance not only for academia but also for society as a whole, both in Georgia and worldwide. 
Therefore, the decision made by the Ministry of Education and the government must be reconsidered to ensure the continued functioning and development of socio-cultural anthropology at Ilia State University. We oppose the education reforms and reject any cooperation with, or legitimization of, institutions that place socio-cultural anthropology under state control. 
The developments we are witnessing in Georgia are not limited to this state; they are harbingers of growing attacks on undesirable disciplines within increasingly authoritarian political regimes. Please show your solidarity by signing this public statement. Our struggle is also your struggle.
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<category>Education</category>
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<title>Petition to Protect Jefferson County’s Environment, Agriculture, Heritage, and Property Rights</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/petition-to-protect-jefferson-countys-environment-agriculture-heritage-and-property-rights</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We, the undersigned residents, property owners, farmers, business owners, and supporters of Jefferson County, respectfully urge the Jefferson County Commission to formally oppose new high-voltage transmission line projects proposed within or crossing Jefferson County.
Jefferson County is defined by its scenic landscapes, productive farmland, historic communities, and strong property rights traditions. Large-scale transmission line infrastructure threatens:

* Electrical Bill — Electricity bills are to increase for every electricity rate payer to help pay for the construction of the new transmission line projects. 
* Economic and health impacts — residential properties in proximity to new transmission lines may experience decrease property value and higher rates of Electromagnetic radiation exposure. 
* Private property rights — through the potential use of eminent domain for private or out-of-state energy transmission interests.
* Agricultural viability — by fragmenting farmland, restricting farm operations, and reducing land value.
* Viewshed — Structures will be to 200 feet tall, new transmission towers in Jefferson County will be visible for miles.
* Environmental resources — including forests, streams, wildlife habitat, and scenic viewsheds.
* Parks and Recreational resources — Decrease of recreational park acreage, loss of native milkweed patches that feed Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. 

* Historic heritage — by impacting protected historic districts, Civil War landscapes, and rural character.

While reliable energy infrastructure is important, transmission projects that primarily serve regional or corporate interests should not impose disproportionate burdens on Jefferson County residents.
We respectfully request that the Jefferson County Commission:

1. Adopt a formal resolution opposing industrial-scale transmission line projects that negatively impact Jefferson County.
2. Advocate before the West Virginia Public Service Commission and relevant federal agencies to protect county interests.
3. Require comprehensive environmental, agricultural, economic, and historic impact studies before supporting any transmission proposal.
4. Support policies that prioritize local input, transparency, and protection of private property rights.

Jefferson County’s long-term prosperity depends on protecting what makes our county unique — its land, heritage, and people.
We stand together to defend our community.
]]></description>
<category>Energy</category>
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<item>
<title>Save Dinokeng Tourism By Fixing Provincial Gravel Roads</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/save-dinokeng-tourism-by-fixing-provincial-gravel-roads</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Dinokeng Game Reserve (DGR) and the Cullinan area, as well as the many products surrounding the reserve, depend on the road infrastructure that feeds tourism via the De Wagensdrift (D1333), the Boekenhoutskloof (R734)/Hammanskraal R628 roads, and the Rust de Winter (D48) roads.
The above arteries, which feed both local and international tourism to the area, are currently nonfunctional and, in fact, untraversable. Many tourists, landowners, and members of the nearby community have sustained significant vehicle damage due to the above roads being in extremely dangerous condition.
These poor roads are now threatening the job security and financial viability of more than 100 businesses and about 2,000 employees.
]]></description>
<category>Welfare</category>
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<item>
<title>A child is not a commodity: Protecting biological identity and stopping egg donation and surrogacy.</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/a-child-is-not-a-commodity-protecting-biological-identity-and-stopping-egg-donation-and-surrogacy</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every child has an inalienable right to their biological identity and must not be degraded to an object of technical or commercial desires. We therefore call upon the German Bundestag to leave the existing prohibitions on egg donation and surrogacy within the Embryo Protection Act untouched. We reject any splitting of motherhood and the associated fragmentation of identity for the child. The protection of the human dignity of children and women must take absolute precedence over the desires of reproductive medicine.
]]></description>
<category>Health</category>
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<item>
<title>Justice for all the victims (women and children)of the Epstein files</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/justice-for-all-the-victims-women-and-children-of-the-epstein-files</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We demand full transparency by our government leading to accountability and responsibility of perpetrators currently being protected by our elected officials ! We will not stay silent when women and children have been harmed !
]]></description>
<category>Civil rights</category>
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<item>
<title>Support the Protect Working Musicians Act</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/support-the-protect-working-musicians-act</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To preserve human creativity, enable independent musicians to work together, and negotiate sustainable terms in the digital music economy, we urge Congress to pass the Protect Working Musicians Act. 
We are a group of Duke University students, faculty, and staff researching the effects of AI on music.
]]></description>
<category>Culture</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/support-the-protect-working-musicians-act</guid>
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<title>“No Jobs, No Fees: Petition to waive SACE membership fees for unemployed educators”</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/no-jobs-no-fees-petition-to-waive-sace-membership-fees-for-unemployed-educators</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We, the undersigned, call upon the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to waive or suspend membership fees for qualified but unemployed educators. It is unjust to require professionals who currently have no income to pay mandatory annual fees in order to remain registered. This financial burden disadvantages unemployed educators, limits their professional standing, and creates barriers to accessing employment opportunities when posts become available.
We therefore demand:

* Immediate suspension of SACE fees for unemployed educators
* A fair policy recognizing employment status
* A transparent system for declaring unemployment without penalties

]]></description>
<category>Education</category>
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<item>
<title>Stop the Closure of the BMO Branch in Verona, Ontario</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/stop-the-closure-of-the-bmo-branch-in-verona-ontario</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We, the undersigned residents, customers, and supporters of Verona, ask BMO to reconsider this closure and ensure that our community continues to have access to essential banking services.
We respectfully request that BMO:
1. Pause the planned closure of the Verona branch.
2. Conduct a full community impact assessment.
3. Explore alternatives such as reduced hours or shared-service options rather than a full closure.
4. Meet with Verona residents and business owners to discuss possible solutions.

]]></description>
<category>Economy</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/stop-the-closure-of-the-bmo-branch-in-verona-ontario</guid>
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<item>
<title>Motor Vehicles: Revision of EU Warning‑Signal Regulation (GSR2) — Reducing Excessive Driver Alert</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/motor-vehicles-revision-of-eu-warning-signal-regulation-gsr2-reducing-excessive-driver-alert</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The European Union is called upon to revise the warning and assistance systems mandated under the “General Safety Regulation” (GSR2) so that non‑critical warnings can be reduced in frequency, volume, and duration. Vehicle owners should have the ability to permanently deactivate non‑safety‑relevant warnings or adjust their intensity, provided that doing so does not create an immediate hazard.
]]></description>
<category>Traffic & transportation</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/motor-vehicles-revision-of-eu-warning-signal-regulation-gsr2-reducing-excessive-driver-alert</guid>
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<item>
<title>To upgrade roads D634/2/5 in Bojanala District North West</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/to-upgrade-roads-d634-2-5-in-bojanala-district-north-west</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We humbly request the Department of Public Works and Roads to complete phases of D634 road from Makgabetloane to Jericho as well as D632 road from Makgabetloane to Jonathan including D635 from Rabosula to Noroki
]]></description>
<category>Construction</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/to-upgrade-roads-d634-2-5-in-bojanala-district-north-west</guid>
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<item>
<title>Improved Appointment Scheduling and Simplified Procedures at the Stuttgart Foreigners’ Office</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/improved-appointment-scheduling-and-simplified-procedures-at-the-stuttgart-foreigners-office</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many immigration-related applications — such as declarations of commitment (Verpflichtungserklärungen) for stays exceeding 90 days — the Foreigners’ Office at the place of residence of the inviting person is responsible (§§ 68, 71 of the German Residence Act "AufenthG").
Currently, appointments are released online only in very limited numbers and are quickly booked out. There is no waiting list with automatic notification. This leads to long delays, even when all required documents are complete. While declarations of commitment for stays of up to 90 days can be processed at citizens’ offices (Bürgerbüros), longer-term cases cannot.
We request:
1. More appointments released in a predictable manner, with clearly communicated release times and transparent information about expected waiting periods.
2. Improved accessibility, for example through a ticketing or callback system for inquiries.
3. Appointment-free time slots for urgent cases with fixed start dates (e.g., university enrollment or employment contracts).

]]></description>
<category>Migration</category>
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<item>
<title>Request for Soccer Field Development &amp; Maintenance</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/request-for-soccer-field-development-maintenance</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This letter is written on behalf of Soshanguve City FC to request your support in maintaining and
developing the soccer field located at Ext 7 Soshanguve South, Perthite St & Churchhill St.
The soccer field is a vital recreational space for the residents of Soshanguve South Ext 7,
particularly for the youth who utilize it for sports and community activities. Unfortunately, the field is
currently in need of significant repairs and improvements. Issues such as e.g,uneven surface, big
rocks and stones, poor drainage, lack of fencing, overgrown grass are hindering its usability and
safety.
]]></description>
<category>Sports</category>
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<title>No POOL for Lilydale???</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/no-pool-for-lilydale</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[WE MUST STOP THS.  Lilydale - we need your help to fight to save what was promised us. Let's not allow Yarra Ranges Council (https://www.facebook.com/yrcouncil?__cft__[0]=AZb6jNEb5HGX5TYXPNvY7LdoanE6AsQpIfjnlZvuhcNHgTGxvOZsTfM31b7yCRwlYnQK0x_ZMN8yfFcTXc9dOf4vN81aFf_S8yxC4ZjXguATXt5sBQ1XIejQtbHGkeeFP9EY5pWa_644Icx2bUtyjOInebBWnYU3HXxls30__yXXfe2n6BG8FosGkv5A4zcd0A0&__tn__=-]K-y-R) move the POOL COMPLEX elsewhere. RISE UP LILYDALE - LET YOUR VOICE COUNT! YOUR VOICE IS POWERFUL. LET'S GET THE PROMISED POOL COMPLEX IN LILYDALE.
]]></description>
<category>Administration</category>
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<item>
<title>Rural Families Deserve Support: Demand Neurodiversity-Informed Mental Health Care in BC</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/rural-families-deserve-support-demand-neurodiversity-informed-mental-health-care-in-bc</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rural neurodivergent adults, especially women and caregivers, are being denied equitable access to mental health and disability supports in British Columbia, and the provincial government must take action to close these gaps.
]]></description>
<category>Health</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/rural-families-deserve-support-demand-neurodiversity-informed-mental-health-care-in-bc</guid>
</item>
<item>
<title>Reconsider Eliminating Social Worker Position at Jim Thorpe Elementary School</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/reconsider-eliminating-social-worker-position-at-jim-thorpe-elementary-school</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jim Thorpe Elementary School has decided to eliminate their social worker position meaning they are trying to eliminate Ms. Engram who is the one person in the school who is there to make sure your child has a coat, food, and good mental health. Ms. Engram provides a light at the end of the tunnel for these children. A social worker is not a luxury; they are a bridge to academic success. Jim Thorpe Elementary School can NOT eliminate this position it will be detrimental for children who depend on her. Parents who face evictions, hardships, job losses, vehicle losses, and even lost loved ones have depended on Ms. Engram to be their anchor. It's our time to show our love and appreciation for Ms. Engram and be an anchor for her. It's hard to understand the role of a social worker until you need a social worker. I pray that you never have to understand what it's like to depend on one, but if you know, use your voice and stick up for her..
]]></description>
<category>Minority protection</category>
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<item>
<title>Reintroduction of CAT and IT in Effingham Secondary School</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/reintroduction-of-cat-and-it-in-effingham-secondary-school</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are calling on Effingham Secondary School to consider reintroducing Computer Applications Technology (CAT) and Information Technology (IT) as subjects. These subjects were previously offered and provided learners with valuable skills related to computers, digital systems, and technology. We believe that bringing CAT and IT back would greatly benefit current and future learners by expanding subject choices and aligning education with modern needs.
]]></description>
<category>Education</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/reintroduction-of-cat-and-it-in-effingham-secondary-school</guid>
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<title>PETITION FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CAUSE FOR THE CANONISATION OF POPE BENEDICT XVI</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/it/petition/online/petition-for-the-introduction-of-the-cause-for-the-canonisation-of-pope-benedict-xvi</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your Excellency Cardinal Marcello Semeraro
Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints
Palazzo delle Congregazioni
00120 Vatican City
 
3nd February 2026
 
Subject: Petition for the introduction of the cause for canonisation of His Holiness Benedict XVI – exercise of the right of petition of the faithful
 
Your Eminence,
 
With filial devotion and profound respect, we apply to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints as a group of young Catholic faithful united by our love for the teaching, witness of life, and catechesis of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
This petition is also presented in the exercise of the rights recognised to the faithful by the Code of Canon Law, in particular by can. 212 §§ 2–3, which affirms the right and sometimes the duty of the faithful to make known to their sacred Pastors their needs and spiritual desires, as well as their thoughts on matters concerning the good of the Church, and by can. 215, which recognises the right of the faithful to associate for purposes of charity and piety and to promote the Christian vocation in the world.
Our journey of faith has been decisively enlighted by the teaching of Benedict XVI: the centrality of Christ, the harmony between faith and reason, the depth of the liturgy, the love for the truth, the doctrinal clarity combined with pastoral meekness, and the constant pointing to Christian joy as the fruit of a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus. His works, audiences, homilies, and theological writings continue to nourish our spiritual and intellectual formation.
We recognise in his priestly, episcopal and Petrine life an outstanding example of fidelity to the Church, humbleness, service and dedication to the truth of the Gospel. His witness of prayer, his gentleness of heart, his purity of intention and his love for the Church appear to us as shining examples of Christian virtues lived in an exemplary manner. His renunciation of the active exercise of the Petrine ministry also appears to us as a gesture of great interior freedom and responsibility before God.
Furthermore, we note that his reputation for holiness is alive and widespread among many of the faithful, especially among young people who find in his teachings a sure guide and a source of authentic Christian joy. Many of us have experienced a renewed enthusiasm for the sacramental life, prayer and the study of the faith thanks to his teaching.
For these reasons, in a spirit of ecclesial communion, in accordance with current rules and the prudent discernment of the relevant authorities, we respectfully ask that consideration be given to initiating the cause for canonisation of His Holiness Benedict XVI, so that the Church may officially examine his life, virtues and witness for the benefit of the whole People of God.
We entrust this petition to the wise judgement of the Church and assure you of our prayers for the Holy Father, for You and for the work of the Dicastery.
With devout esteem and filial respect,
 
Lara Bruni
Giacomo Bonvicini
Christian Alberton
Leonardo Mastrecchia
Paolo Chia
Antonio Gadaleta
Ivan Fiorillo
Beatrice Lesti
Riccardo Matteucci
Adriano Ottaviani
Alice Pia Ziraldo
Andrea Zanellati
Davide Mura
Melissa Mogliani Tartabini
Ettore Ferretti
Gabriele Pio Liotta
Deborah D’Amato
Nicolas Zappia
Nicola Sacco
Pier Francesco Parisi
Andrea Vitale
Davide Latina
Tommaso Pigliautile
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<category>Culture</category>
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<title>Rescind the Alice Springs Town Council's support for Pine Gap</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/rescind-the-alice-springs-town-councils-support-for-pine-gap</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Alice Springs Town Council currently has a policy in place that supports the continued presence of the Pine Gap military intelligence base (https://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/documents/429/joint-defence-facility-pine-gap#:~:text=111-,POLICY%20PURPOSE,Director%2C%20Corporate%20and%20Community%20Services) on Arrernte country 20 kilometres southwest of Mparntwe/ Alice Springs. 
This is a problem. 
Pine Gap makes all Mparntwe residents less safe and deepens an already systemically unequal local economy. Council support for the spy base makes Mparntwe residents complicit in the violence that the base perpetrates overseas. 
With the United States government becoming increasingly aggressive, it is well past time for the base to be disendorsed by all levels of government. Rescinding this policy would signal our community’s rejection of militarism and be a powerful expression of our collective will to work towards, and lobby for, the base’s eventual closure and the return of the land to Arrernte traditional owners.
Join me in urging the Alice Springs Town Council to revoke its policy in support of Pine Gap. 
Sign this petition to voice your support for a safer, more peaceful, more economically diverse Mparntwe/ Alice Springs. 
]]></description>
<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<item>
<title>Roads, Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/roads-infrastructure</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This petition calls on the Mayor and administration of West Windsor Township to urgently address deteriorating road conditions and infrastructure within the township, with specific focus on New Village Road and North Post Road.
These are major arterial roads used daily by residents, school traffic, emergency services, and commuters. Both roads currently suffer from extensive potholes, uneven pavement, and poor surface conditions that have persisted over time and continue to worsen. In addition, several commercial and town libraries within the township show signs of declining maintenance and aging infrastructure.
The petition requests that the township prioritize repairs to these key roads, publish a transparent maintenance and resurfacing plan, and take concrete steps to improve overall infrastructure standards across West Windsor.
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<category>Construction</category>
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<title>Families Say Stop! Let’s Change Strategy at LIFV</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/pl/petition/online/families-say-stop-lets-change-strategy-at-lifv-2</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[PL/EN below
FR – Nous, parents du Lycée Français de Varsovie (LIFV), rejetons la stratégie actuelle, qui met en danger la pérennité de l’établissement. Les hausses répétées des frais de scolarité ont atteint leurs limites : elles fragilisent les familles et accentuent la baisse des effectifs.
Nous demandons à la Direction du LIFV et à l’AEFE de prendre sans délai les mesures suivantes :
1. Maîtriser durablement les dépenses, notamment les frais de personnel, et adapter les ressources aux effectifs réels.
2. Ne plus faire peser l’effort financier sur les seules familles, en excluant toute nouvelle hausse des frais de scolarité sans réforme structurelle préalable.
3. Renforcer l’attractivité du LIFV par une stratégie claire et mesurable d’amélioration de l’offre éducative et des services.

PL – My, rodzice uczniów Lycée Français de Varsovie (LIFV), odrzucamy obecną strategię, która zagraża trwałości i przyszłości szkoły. Kolejne podwyżki czesnego osiągnęły swoje granice: nadmiernie obciążają rodziny i przyspieszają spadek liczby uczniów.
Wzywamy dyrekcję LIFV oraz AEFE do natychmiastowego podjęcia działań i wdrożenia następujących środków:
1. Trwałego opanowania kosztów, w szczególności kosztów zatrudnienia, oraz dostosowania zasobów kadrowych i infrastruktury do rzeczywistej liczby uczniów.
2. Zaprzestania przerzucania ciężaru finansowego wyłącznie na rodziny, poprzez wykluczenie dalszych podwyżek czesnego bez wcześniejszych reform strukturalnych.
3. Zwiększenia atrakcyjności LIFV poprzez jasną i mierzalną strategię poprawy oferty edukacyjnej i jakości usług, aby zatrzymać spadek liczby uczniów.

EN – We, parents of the Lycée Français de Varsovie (LIFV), reject the current strategy, which threatens the long-term sustainability of the school. Repeated increases in tuition fees have reached their limits: they place an excessive burden on families and further accelerate the decline in student numbers.
We call on the LIFV management and the AEFE to take immediate action by implementing the following measures:
1. Ensure long-term control of expenses, particularly staffing costs, and adjust human and infrastructure resources to actual enrollment levels.
2. Stop placing the financial burden solely on families, by ruling out any further tuition fee increases without prior structural reforms.
3. Restore the attractiveness of the LIFV through a clear and measurable strategy to improve the educational offering and services, in order to halt the decline in enrollment.

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<category>Education</category>
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<title>Department of Public Works must hand over Leboalangwe Brick Making Plant to MMALERARAMODIJO People</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/department-of-public-works-must-hand-over-leboalangwe-brick-making-plant-to-mmaleraramodijo-people</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I want the Department of Public Works to handover Leboalangwe Brick Making Plant to MMALERARAMODIJO People's Forum so that it can empower community with jobs and skills.
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<category>Construction</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/department-of-public-works-must-hand-over-leboalangwe-brick-making-plant-to-mmaleraramodijo-people</guid>
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<title>Petition opposing of Rezoning Request for QuikTrip Gas Station near 3 Schools</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/petition-opposing-of-rezoning-request-for-quiktrip-gas-station-near-3-schools</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Concerned about the safety of the students and parents that will be transporting their students to and from 3 schools in the area 
]]></description>
<category>Traffic & transportation</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/petition-opposing-of-rezoning-request-for-quiktrip-gas-station-near-3-schools</guid>
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<item>
<title>Mamelodi Sundowns management must release Coach Miguel Cardoso and Sporting Director Fleming Berg</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/mamelodi-sundowns-management-must-release-coach-miguel-cardoso-and-sporting-director-fleming-berg</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This petition must reach 57 signatures and be seen by the management.
]]></description>
<category>Sports</category>
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</item>
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<title>Request to offer the Federal Security Officer (FSB/SFB) professional diploma in English</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/ch/petition/online/request-to-offer-the-federal-security-officer-fsb-sfb-professional-diploma-in-english</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Addressed to
VSSU (Verband Schweizerischer Sicherheitsdienstleistungs-Unternehmen)
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI / SBFI)
Switzerland has become a major hub for international technology companies and critical infrastructure. Global firms such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Meta, and IBM are investing billions of Swiss francs in infrastructure, operations, and long-term growth in Switzerland. In these international environments, English is commonly used as the working language.
Security professionals working in critical infrastructure sites and high-occupancy venues are expected to follow international standards, communicate clearly under pressure, and respond effectively to emergencies. Yet the Federal professional qualification for security officers (FSB/SFB) is currently offered only in German, French, and Italian. While these languages are essential and should remain available, the absence of an English option creates a barrier for professionals who operate daily in English-speaking environments.
]]></description>
<category>Education</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/ch/petition/online/request-to-offer-the-federal-security-officer-fsb-sfb-professional-diploma-in-english</guid>
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<title>Use of electric dirt bikes in Springs and Meadows communities</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/petition/online/use-of-electric-dirt-bikes-in-springs-and-meadows-communities</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To:
Emaar Community Management
Community Management Office
Springs & Meadows
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dear Sir / Madam,
On behalf of families and residents of the Springs community—particularly Springs 3—we would like to begin by acknowledging and sincerely appreciating the continued efforts of Emaar Community Management in creating, maintaining, and enhancing a safe, family-oriented, and well-managed residential environment.
We recognize the considerable investment and care that goes into landscaping, infrastructure, security, and community amenities, all of which contribute to the high quality of life that residents value deeply. It is precisely because of this shared commitment to safety, wellbeing, and responsible community stewardship that we write to you with growing concern regarding a serious and escalating public safety issue within our neighbourhood.
Serious Safety Concerns Regarding the Use of Electric Dirt Bikes in the Community
Residents are increasingly alarmed by the frequent and unsafe use of electric dirt bikes (e-bikes)—as depicted in the imagery circulated in the accompanying petition—on public roads, internal community roads, and pedestrian pathways within the Springs.
For clarity, this concern excludes the appropriate and responsible use of electric bicycles by gardeners, security personnel, and maintenance staff operating in the course of their duties.
Our concerns are threefold:
1.Dangerous and Reckless Operation
The majority of these e-bikes are being operated at excessive speeds, often with deliberate risk-taking behaviours that pose a clear danger to riders, pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and families.
2.Use by Unsupervised Children and Youth
Many of these vehicles are being operated by minors, frequently without adult supervision, training, licensing, or appropriate protective gear—placing both the riders themselves and other community members at significant risk of serious injury or worse.
3.Escalating and Recurrent Incidents
What was once an occasional issue has now become a daily occurrence, with residents—particularly in Springs 3—reporting repeated and distressing incidents, including but not limited to:
* E-bikes riding on one wheel at speed along Al Asayel Road during rush hour
* E-bikes performing wheelies down internal community streets
* High-speed riding along pedestrian pathways, forcing mothers with strollers off the path
* Riders engaging in “chicken” with moving vehicles
* Bullying, aggressive, and intimidating behaviour directed at drivers and pedestrians, including when children are present in vehicles

These behaviours are not merely disruptive; they represent a clear and present public health and safety risk. Families have a reasonable and legitimate expectation to enjoy community roads, walkways, and shared spaces without fear of injury or intimidation caused by the misuse of high-powered motorized vehicles.
Respectful Request for Decisive Action
With respect and in the spirit of collaboration, we formally and respectfully request that Emaar Community Management:

* Ban the use of electric dirt bikes on community roads and pedestrian pathways, and
* Enforce clear rules restricting their operation within residential areas, consistent with safety, legal, and community standards.

These vehicles are inherently powerful and, when used by untrained minors in shared public spaces, can have potentially fatal consequences. They are more appropriately used in non-public environments such as designated off-road areas, dirt tracks, or desert locations where their use is lawful, intended, and safer.
Parallel Engagement with Authorities
Please note that a copy of this letter and the accompanying petition is being shared with Dubai Police, with a respectful request that:

* The use of such e-bikes by youth be prohibited on public roads, and
* Their operation be restricted to appropriate non-public areas in accordance with safety regulations and intended use.

This step is taken not in opposition to Emaar, but in recognition that this issue spans community management, public safety, and traffic enforcement.
Closing
We submit this letter with sincere respect for Emaar Community Management and with appreciation for your leadership and responsiveness in safeguarding family-oriented communities. Our request is made in the shared interest of protecting children, preserving public safety, and maintaining the calm, secure character of the Springs.
We would be grateful to receive confirmation of how this matter will be addressed and what steps may be taken to mitigate further risk.
Thank you for your time, attention, and continued commitment to the wellbeing of residents.
With sincere regards and appreciation,
On behalf of concerned residents and families of Springs 3, with sincere and many thanks.
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<category>Security</category>
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<title>United Kingdom to join the Creative Europe programme from 2027</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/uk/petition/online/united-kingdom-to-join-the-creative-europe-programme-from-2027</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a Europe-wide petition calling on the UK Government to formally declare the United Kingdom's interest in fully participating in the EU's Creative Europe programme (https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe) from 2027.
We, the undersigned, citizens from across the EU and the UK, call on the Government of the United Kingdom to:
1. Formally declare the United Kingdom's interest in participating fully in the EU's Creative Europe programme from 2027, to be addressed to the European Commission by May 2026;
2. Enter formal negotiations with the relevant EU institutions with the aim of establishing UK participation in the EU’s Creative Europe programme from 2027;
3. Commit to continue the UK's participation in the follow-up programme to Creative Europe from 2028.

We urge the UK Government to act in the interest of cultural and artistic exchanges, in recognition of the significant contribution of creativity to economic growth, and in support of stronger EU-UK relations.
This petition is an initiative by the Forum on EU-UK Cultural & Media Relations (http://www.forum-uk.eu/).
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Why does this matter?
The EU and the UK are strategically important partners with historically aligned approaches to research, education, and cultural engagement. In 2024, the UK officially rejoined the Horizon Europe (https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en) research programme as an associated member. In 2025, it was agreed that it will join Erasmus+ (https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/about-erasmus/what-is-erasmus). It is now time for the UK to join Creative Europe.
The Creative Europe programme (https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe) is a multiplier of creativity. It allows organisations from the Cultural and Creative Sectors (CCS) to pool their resources and co-create, develop, and distribute cultural and creative goods and services in a wide range of subjects (ranging from literature and publishing, the performing arts, design, architecture and cultural heritage to music, film and the audiovisual sector, including partnerships with Public Service Broadcasters such as the BBC) for which there is neither sufficient interest from the market nor adequate support from national funding agencies. It strengthens artistic freedom and cultural diversity, supports experimentation and pluralism, engages audiences of all ages, and enhances the lives of hundreds of millions of people. One of its strands, MEDIA (https://culture.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/creative-europe-media-strand), is an established and well-known brand in the audiovisual sector.
The programme’s impact also goes beyond the CCS. In the 41 countries – many outside the EU – that currently participate in the programme, projects funded under Creative Europe build understanding and positive narratives, support innovation, and contribute to growth.
Regrettably, with the end of the UK’s EU membership, the UK left Creative Europe, hurting the CCS, our societies, and our democracies on both sides of the Channel.
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<category>Culture</category>
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<title>Protect East Hawkesbury: Preserve our peace, our land, and our future against the ALTO project</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/protect-east-hawkesbury-preserve-our-peace-our-land-and-our-future-against-the-alto-project</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We request that the current proposed route of the Alto high‑speed rail project be revised in order to protect the municipality of Hawkesbury East, its agricultural lands, its local businesses, and the quality of life of its residents.We call for transparent, meaningful consultation before any permits are issued, as well as a full assessment of the impacts on rural villages, farmers, and inhabited areas.
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<category>Traffic & transportation</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/ca/petition/online/protect-east-hawkesbury-preserve-our-peace-our-land-and-our-future-against-the-alto-project</guid>
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<title>South African kids have the right to Education</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/south-african-kids-have-the-right-to-education</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this petition is to formally request that the Department of Education (DBE) and Provincial Education departments (PEDs) review and adjust school admission policies to ensure that South African citizens are given priority placement in public schools, particularly in areas facing severe overcrowding and infrastructure backlogs.
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<category>Education</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/south-african-kids-have-the-right-to-education</guid>
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<title>Save the landscape around Fort Napoleon!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/be/petition/online/save-the-landscape-around-fort-napoleon</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Royal Decree of 6 July 1976 protecting Fort Napoleon and its surroundings is under threat from property developers. They want to fill the area with high-rise apartment buildings. This threatens to destroy this inland dune area (Fortstraat, Vuurtorenweg), an open space of almost 4 hectares (40,000 m²), even though the purpose of the protection decree is precisely to protect this unique area as a cultural-historical landscape! Moreover, an inland dune is the natural biotope at this location and, given the chance, that dune would naturally recover completely with all its specific flora and fauna.
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<category>Culture</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/be/petition/online/save-the-landscape-around-fort-napoleon</guid>
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<title>Keep Zion Lutheran School Moving Forward</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/keep-zion-lutheran-school-moving-forward</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We respectfully ask the school and church leadership to reconsider adding a 5th grade at Zion Lutheran School for the upcoming school year.
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<category>Education</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/keep-zion-lutheran-school-moving-forward</guid>
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<title>Save our non-human buddies!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/petition/online/save-our-non-human-buddies</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is about the recent notice to evict stray dogs from the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad campus. I truly believe that no decision can be justified when it is taken against the weak and the voiceless. Dogs are an integral part of our environment, even in an academic institution. Displacing them in the name of campus safety is both unjust and inhumane. With recent Supreme Court rulings being widely misinterpreted, these animals are increasingly being left to starve or subjected to cruelty by individuals who feel licensed to harm them. This situation calls for urgent compassion and responsible action, not displacement and neglect. This is heartbreaking. They did nothing to deserve such treatment. This is a heartfelt appeal to protect those who do not deserve such a fate. I request you to support this cause by signing the petition opposing the new circular on the eviction of stray dogs from the campus.
While the issue of dog bites must certainly be addressed, eviction is not the solution. A more humane and sustainable approach—through sterilization, vaccination, and coexistence, is necessary. Many of us have grown attached to these dogs. Their presence has brought comfort, calm, and even emotional support to students and staff. Taking them away will only create fear and distress, not safety.
Please choose empathy over fear. Let us protect both people and animals, and not turn our campus into a place of suffering for those who already have so little.
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<category>Animal rights</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/petition/online/save-our-non-human-buddies</guid>
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<title>Protect Our Neighborhoods from Lead Pollution</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/protect-our-neighborhoods-from-lead-pollution</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This petition calls for a ban on the use of leaded aviation fuel in personal, private light aircraft when flying over residential neighborhoods. While leaded fuel has largely been eliminated from cars and trucks due to its well-documented health risks, it continues to be used in many small private aircraft—releasing lead particles directly into the air over homes, schools, and playgrounds.
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<category>Environment</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/protect-our-neighborhoods-from-lead-pollution</guid>
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<title>Demand Independent Inquiry &amp; Immediate Release of Dr. Reiner Fuellmich</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/demand-independent-inquiry-immediate-release-of-dr-reiner-fuellmich-2</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Demand Independent Inquiry & Immediate Release of Dr. Reiner Fuellmich – Before It’s Our Turn
Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, an international lawyer and co-founder of the Corona Investigative Committee, has been in pre-trial detention in Germany since October 2023 — over two years — on embezzlement charges that remain subject to appeal.
Key claims that raise serious concerns:
* Transfer from Mexico (October 2023): Fuellmich was detained at Tijuana airport and returned to Germany. The defense alleges no formal extradition process was followed and the deportation order was issued after his arrest (see defense submissions in case 5 KLs 504 Js 35904/22 LG Göttingen).
* Pre-trial detention: More than two years, including periods of solitary confinement — raising questions of proportionality under ECHR Art. 5 (right to liberty) and German law (§ 112 StPO).
* Trial proceedings: The defense claims evidence was excluded (e.g., BGH precedents on protective intent) and original prosecutor archived the case before a new prosecutor revived it (see judgment and defense filings).
* Pending appeal: Fuellmich remains detained in JVA Bremervörde despite ongoing proceedings at OLG Braunschweig.

We demand:
1. An independent external inquiry into the transfer from Mexico and the fairness of the proceedings.
2. Immediate review and release from pre-trial detention pending appeal, consistent with ECHR standards.

Sign now. Share widely.
Justice for Reiner Fuellmich is justice for all of us.
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<category>Civil rights</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/demand-independent-inquiry-immediate-release-of-dr-reiner-fuellmich-2</guid>
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<title>Skatehalle in Feldkirch</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/at/petition/online/skatehalle-in-feldkirch</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wir brauchen eine leerstellende Halle in welche wir unsere Rampen stellen können unsere Kurse halten können Evente machen und unserem Sport nachgehen können. Im Winter und bei schlecht Wetter ist es für uns ansonsten nicht möglich dies zu machen. Und dass hat einen großen Effekt da wir Kinderkurse usw machen.
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<category>Culture</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/at/petition/online/skatehalle-in-feldkirch</guid>
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<title>Tell City Leadership That You Are Concerned About Data Centers!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/tell-city-leadership-that-you-are-concerned-about-data-centers</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Living just a few miles from the Google data center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, I am deeply concerned. Not only for my own well-being, but also for the safety and quality of life of my neighbors, friends, family, and the entire community of Fort Wayne, New Haven, Allen County, and unincorporated Allen County.
Many of us have built our lives and futures here, establishing deep roots with an expectation of safety and a high quality of life. We are invested in and paying attention to projects that could potentially bring great harm to all of our lives, and the Google data center, already under construction in Fort Wayne, Indiana, poses significant risks to our financial security, energy grid stability, access to safe and clean drinking water, public health and safety, our environment and wildlife, privacy and data surveillance, and more.
Recently, it has been implied that concerns about data centers come from a small but loud group of people who do not represent the concerns of the average resident. We want to let our city leadership know that our concerns are held by a large and growing number of people – please sign and share this petition so we can show our representatives that our concerns are not small and that we are a people who will fight for our lives and demand better from those we have placed in positions of power.
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<category>Consumer protection</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/tell-city-leadership-that-you-are-concerned-about-data-centers</guid>
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<title>Make an exception to the tachograph requirement for the transport of stray animals</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/make-an-exception-to-the-tachograph-requirement-for-the-transport-of-stray-animals-2</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The European Parliament should make an exception to the tachograph requirement for the transport of stray animals.
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<category>Animal rights</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/make-an-exception-to-the-tachograph-requirement-for-the-transport-of-stray-animals-2</guid>
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<title>Stand with Iran! Freedom, unity, democracy!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/nl/petition/online/stand-with-iran-freedom-unity-democracy</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By signing this petition, we refuse to remain silent. As Christians, we are called to stand for truth, justice, and the dignity of every human life. The mass killing and repression of peaceful citizens in Iran constitute grave human rights violations that demand immediate and decisive action. More than 20,000 lives have already been lost—this injustice cannot be ignored.
Scripture calls us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves” and to defend the oppressed. Therefore, we raise our voices together, praying and acting for a future marked by freedom, peace, and human dignity for the people of Iran.
Guided by our faith and conscience, we stand in solidarity with the people of Iran in their struggle for freedom, democracy, and justice. We support the call of Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran in exile, for national unity, peaceful regime change, and full respect for fundamental human rights.
Act now. Speak out. Stand with the people of Iran by supporting the following six demands of the Iranian people:
1-Dismantle the regime’s machinery of repression and protect the people of Iran
2-Cut off the regime’s financial lifelines in full
3-Ensure free internet and communications for the people of Iran
4-Expel the regime’s ‘Diplomats’ and prosecute its criminals
5-Immediate release of all political prisoners
6-Prepare to recognize a legitimate transitional government to lead Iran toward democracy
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<category>Civil rights</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/nl/petition/online/stand-with-iran-freedom-unity-democracy</guid>
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<title>Against the US-military and economic threats towards the people of Greenland</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/against-the-us-military-and-economic-threats-towards-the-people-of-greenland</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The people of the United States stand with Greenland, and with Denmark and Europe, against the military and economic threats by President Trump to take over Greenland.
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<category>Security</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/against-the-us-military-and-economic-threats-towards-the-people-of-greenland</guid>
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<title>PETITION FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE “BOUTIQUE ENZYMES”</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/fr/petition/online/petition-for-the-continuation-of-the-boutique-enzymes</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The management of the Institut Pasteur has announced to part of the staff the forthcoming closure of the Boutique Enzymes, without any prior information to or consultation with the Social and Economic Committee (CSE), even though this decision, which is economic and social in nature, has direct consequences for work organization and employment. This is contrary to the French Labor Code.
Following the formal alert sent on 24 December 2025 by the STRP-CGT, the response stating that “a reflection is underway” cannot be considered sufficient, since concrete elements have already been communicated to staff. This “reflection” is especially surprising given that the survey conducted in 2024 showed a 95% satisfaction rate with the services provided by the Boutique Enzymes.
The Boutique Enzymes is an essential local service for many teams, ensuring responsiveness, expertise, and continuity of scientific activity. No consultation of users or assessment of the impact of this closure on their daily work appears to have been carried out.
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<category>Science</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/fr/petition/online/petition-for-the-continuation-of-the-boutique-enzymes</guid>
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<title>Object Now! - Proposed 250 Houses off The Green Road, Ashbourne</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/uk/petition/online/object-now-proposed-250-houses-off-the-green-road-ashbourne</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We, the undersigned, object to the proposal to build up to 250 houses on agricultural land off The Green Road, Ashbourne and ask that Derbyshire Dales District Council Planning Committee refuse the planning application (insert planning application ref)
The proposal of 250 new houses on agricultural land will add to the existing traffic problems on The Green Road and further into the town. It will have a negative effect on the environment and pollution which is already a major concern in Ashbourne. Please sign, support and share this petition.
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<category>Construction</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/uk/petition/online/object-now-proposed-250-houses-off-the-green-road-ashbourne</guid>
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<title>District B Citizens AGAINST the 30 million dollar storm water fund to demolish Old Kmart</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/district-b-citizens-against-the-30-million-dollar-storm-water-fund-to-demolish-old-kmart</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The City SHOULD NOT spend $30 million of our storm‑water funds. 
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<category>Security</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/district-b-citizens-against-the-30-million-dollar-storm-water-fund-to-demolish-old-kmart</guid>
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<title>Protect our Children from Lead in Drinking Water</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/protect-our-children-from-lead-in-drinking-water</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Australian Building Codes Board has extended the adoption of lead free products mandated for use in plumbing systems for drinking water for another 2 years which will allow suppliers, merchants and international manufacturers to dump high lead level products into the Australian market which will remain installed in drinking water systems indefinitely.
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<category>Health</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/au/petition/online/protect-our-children-from-lead-in-drinking-water</guid>
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<title>South African's right to use E-hailing must be protected and defended!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/south-africans-right-to-use-e-hailing-must-be-protected-and-defended</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[South Africans' freedom to choose e-hailing services as their transportation of choice is a "Right" that must be vigorously defended and protected
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<category>Civil rights</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/south-africans-right-to-use-e-hailing-must-be-protected-and-defended</guid>
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<title>Save our STIBO</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/be/petition/online/save-our-stibo</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We, the parents of Ghent city schools, are concerned and outraged about the announced cuts to childcare (STIBO).
The city has decided to cut 35 full-time equivalents in after-school childcare within Ghent's municipal schools, abolish morning supervision by the city between 7am and 8am, and increase childcare prices. This is much more than a budgetary measure. It is a direct attack on the balance of our families, the well-being of our children and respect for staff.
These measures affect us all:
* parents, who will have to bear higher costs and, without STIBO support, will find it even more difficult to combine their work and life with their family,
* children, who are entitled to quality childcare, a warm, stable place with trusted carers
* schools, which are unexpectedly responsible for providing extra morning childcare with uncertain additional resources, where teachers cannot work without the support of STIBO
* and, above all, the childcare workers, who play an essential role in the lives of our children but are now being pushed into an uncertain and unfair position.

That is why we are calling for solidarity. What is at stake here is more than just the budget: it is about dignity, about care, about the foundations of our education system.
We oppose these cuts. We advocate the opposite: more investment, more stability, more respect for staff.
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<category>Education</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/be/petition/online/save-our-stibo</guid>
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<title>Hands Of Duma Radebe# No To Drugs. No Room For Drug Dealers In Our Communities</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/hands-of-duma-radebe-no-to-drugs-no-room-for-drug-dealers-in-our-communities</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We would like to see Duma Radebe exonorated of all charges against him. We want to see more collaboration between police crime fighters ,political leaders and citizens working hand to hand to eradicate drugs and all forms of crime and in justices.
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<category>Welfare</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.org/za/petition/online/hands-of-duma-radebe-no-to-drugs-no-room-for-drug-dealers-in-our-communities</guid>
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<title>End Diplomatic Normalization: Expel the Ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/end-diplomatic-normalization-expel-the-ambassadors-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We demand that the leaders of the European Union and its Member States immediately expel the Ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran and downgrade diplomatic relations. We call for an end to the normalization of a regime that is currently executing a brutal crackdown on its own citizens under the cover of a digital blackout.
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<category>Foreign affairs</category>
<guid isPermaLink="true" >https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/end-diplomatic-normalization-expel-the-ambassadors-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran</guid>
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<title>Democracy from the Roots: Call for Participatory Reform of the Political System</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/gr/petition/online/democracy-from-the-roots-call-for-participatory-reform-of-the-political-system</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We stand at a historic turning point. We demand a transition from the centralized "top-down" power model to a Democracy of the Base. We advocate for a state defined by active citizen participation, local strategic planning, and strict accountability. Democracy is not being abolished; it is being evolved and fortified.
The Necessity
In an era where technology and modern European practices empower citizens to be co-deciders, Greece cannot remain captive to a centralized model of the past.
Aligning with 21st-century democratic standards, we call for a transition from the "power of the few" to a network of self-governed communities with institutionalized local planning.
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<title>Boycott X</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/boycott-x</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get your representatives and governments from X, right now!
Billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of X, supported the presidential election of Donald Trump with hundreds of millions of dollars (https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/01/politics/elon-musk-2024-election-spending-millions). Trump torpedoed afterwards the U.S. climate agenda, seizes oil in a neo-colonial manner, undermines democracy and even threatens the EU by considering an invasion of Greenland.
On X itself, Musk compares the EU to the Nazis (https://www.brusselstimes.com/1872346/eu-claps-back-at-musk-after-he-says-bloc-should-be-abolished) for taking lawful action against shady practices on his platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Beyond the widespread presence of hardcore pornography, documented cases reveal that Musk’s chatbot Grok has generated sexually suggestive (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/05/elon-musk-grok-ai-digitally-undress-images-of-women-children) or degrading imagery that crosses legal boundaries, including child-protection laws, and contributes to the dehumanization of women and minors.
Yet countless European, national, regional, and local public institutions — as well as elected officials — continue to use X as a primary communication channel. By doing so, they generate traffic, indirectly contribute to advertising revenue, and legitimize a platform that actively undermines Europe’s democratic information space.
This raises a fundamental question: why do public authorities continue to rely on a platform that contradicts the values they are meant to uphold? Have they lost their minds?
Call on them now to stop using X as a platform for communication and public interaction and, ideally, to shut down their accounts! The current environment on X promotes hate, disinformation, sexism and racism, and it is incompatible with the values of the European Union and its member states.
We stand united in our commitment to protecting European sovereignty, our democratic values, and the integrity of our information space.
You can support this campaign by signing the petition and contacting your elected representatives.
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<category>Civil rights</category>
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<title>Secure a musical future: Lower Saxony state funding prospects for Das Neue Ensemble!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/secure-a-musical-future-lower-saxony-state-funding-prospects-for-das-neue-ensemble</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[• Multi-year planning security and a reliable state funding perspective for Das Neue Ensemble / Musik für heute e.V.
• Return to constructive dialogue with the numerous other public and private funders and supporters
• Enable the works co-commissioned with private support awaiting their German premiere to be presented
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<category>Culture</category>
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<title>Petition for a Memorial Dedicated to the 42 Citizens of Our Partner City Ramat Gan Who Were Murdered</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/petition-for-a-memorial-dedicated-to-the-42-citizens-of-our-partner-city-ramat-gan-who-were-murdered</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Petition for a Memorial Dedicated to the 42 Citizens of Our Partner City Ramat Gan Who Were Murdered by Hamas and Have Fallen in the War Against the Terrorist Organization
Matter of Concern
We call upon the City of Kassel to establish a memorial at a suitable location in Kassel's city center. This site should provide a fitting tribute to the more than forty citizens of our partner city who have been murdered since October 7, 2023, or who have fallen in the struggle against antisemitic terror gangs in Gaza. This initiative aims to make visible the extent of the antisemitic terror that has also affected our partner city, Ramat Gan. It is vital that we remember the murdered and fallen citizens of Ramat Gan. 
Memorial Plaque / Stele
We advocate for a memorial plaque, stele, or memorial stone that commemorates the victims of the war by name and educates the public on the deadly scale that antisemitism can reach. In Kassel, the victims of National Socialism—the majority of whom were Kassel’s Jews—are remembered at various locations. In the recent past, victims of right-wing extremist terrorism have also been memorialized. We believe that by creating a memorial plaque for the victims from our partner city, the City of Kassel demonstrates its solidarity with both the Jewish State of Holocaust survivors and the people of Ramat Gan, thereby upholding the frequently declared responsibility toward German history. 
Voices for the Petition
Every vote counts and brings us closer to the goal of ensuring that the City of Kassel meets its commitment—that nothing comparable shall ever happen again—to this day.
Because: Never again is now!
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<category>Foreign affairs</category>
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<title>New skate park for Wainuiomata!</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/nz/petition/online/new-skate-park-for-wainuiomata-2</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In our rapidly growing town, a new wave of Skaters and BMXers have emerged without sufficient infrastructure to facilitate us. We are asking for the old skate park to be removed and replaced with a larger one.
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<category>Construction</category>
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<title>property taxes</title>
<link>https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/property-taxes</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We, the undersigned residents of New Hampshire, respectfully petition your office to take bold and immediate action toward abolishing property taxes and replacing them with a fairer, more sustainable system of funding essential public services.
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<category>Taxes</category>
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