Welcome to Demotix!

Search stories

Displaying 1 - 40 of 205 for user.
Download our PDF of search hints and tips.
Apple users bid farewell to Steve Jobs

Society

Apple users bid farewell to Steve Jobs

An Apple user uses his iPhone to take a photo of the 'Thank You Wall' for Steve Jobs, CEO and joint founder of the Apple company who died after losing his battle against cance...
by francistady, on 6th of October 2011
Apple Users say Thank You and bid Goodbye to Steve Jobs

Society

Apple Users say Thank You and bid Goodbye to Steve Jobs

A small memorial was made infront of an Apple Store for CEO Steve Jobs, after he passed away after a long battle with cancer. San Francisco, CA. 10/06/2011
by francistady, on 6th of October 2011
Users of social networks support victims of attack - Monterrey

Society

Users of social networks support victims of attack - Mo...

In support of the victims of the attack in Monterrey young users of social networks are organized and protesting against the attack. Mexico. 25th August 2011
by Adrián Mx, on 25th of August 2011
Demonstration of bikers and Union of Road Users - Agen

Politics

Demonstration of bikers and Union of Road Users - Agen

French bikers and The Union of Road Users expressed their discontent against new government measures which have been described as "punitive" by the bikers. Angry bikers protes...
by Clovis Gauzy, on 18th of June 2011
Indian Cellular users grows to 729 Million

Society

Indian Cellular users grows to 729 Million

India's total number of cellular users grew to to 729.57 million in 2010. India. 28/01/2011
by Arindam Dey, on 28th of January 2011
Drug users in Pakistan

Society

Drug users in Pakistan

A group of young boys injecting drug of heroin with syringes near the garbage dump in Karachi. Karachi, Pakistan. 26/06/2010
by Majid Hussain, on 26th of June 2010
An Injecting Drug User

Our World

An Injecting Drug User

The world observed International Anti-Narcotics Day on the 16th of June, over a week later and the plight of addicts still continues. Kathmandu, Nepal. 06/07/2009.
by Nabin Baral, on 6th of July 2009
Guatemalan Twitter User Arrested for "Inciting Financial Panic"

Politics

Guatemalan Twitter User Arrested for "Inciting Financia...

Guatemalan twitter user "Jeanfer" was arrested and accused of causing "Financial Panic", because of his opinion posted in the social network Twitter.com that people ...
by Jacob Solis, on 14th of May 2009
Drug users at the Afghan border

Society

Drug users at the Afghan border

Drug addicts smoke heroin on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Peshawar, Pakistan. 10/02/2009.
by Alzbeta Jungrova, on 10th of February 2009
Disabled protesters block Oxford Circus in protest against cuts

Politics

Disabled protesters block Oxford Circus in protest agai...

A group of over 200 people, including about 20 wheelchair users from Disabled People Against the Cuts blocked Oxford Circus in protest against cuts proposed in the Welfare Reform Bill. ...
by David Mbiyu, on 28th of January 2012
NY Tech Changing Political Landscape

Business

NY Tech Changing Political Landscape

The largest Meetup event in the world takes place in New York City, where innovators show off their work at the NY Tech Meetup. USA. 8th February 2012
by Rob Millis, on 8th of February 2012
People come together using social media for Mexico aid relief

Society

People come together using social media for Mexico aid ...

After the reported mass suicide of Tarahumara indigenous people in the Sierra of Chihuahua State, dozens of Twitter and Facebook users organise a collection of clothing and food for tho...
by Enrique Perez Huerta, on 15th of January 2012
Google censors logo on USA search page to protest SOPA

Politics

Google censors logo on USA search page to protest SOPA

Internet giant Google blacked out its logo on its search page for USA users, joining the anti-SOPA and anti-PIPA protests. USA. 18th January 2012
by Dev Gogoi, on 18th of January 2012
Disabled protest supports the Atos Two - London

Politics

Disabled protest supports the Atos Two - London

Disabled people and their supporters brave freezing weather to stage an hour-long protest outside the UK offices of Atos, protesting against unfair testing for fitness to work and benef...
by Peter Marshall, on 3rd of February 2012
Wikipedia joins blackout protest at US anti-piracy moves

Politics

Wikipedia joins blackout protest at US anti-piracy move...

Wikipedia has taken its English-language site offline as part of protests against proposed anti-piracy laws in the US. Users just see a black screen and a political statement: "Ima...
by Craig Shepheard, on 18th of January 2012
Disabled protestors block Oxford Circus in protest over Welfare Reform

Society

Disabled protestors block Oxford Circus in protest over...

A group of over 200 people, including many in wheelchairs blocked Oxford Circus in protest against the government's Welfare Reform Bill. It was orchestrated by UK Uncut against the...
by Ryan Gregory, on 28th of January 2012
Websites begin blackout protest at proposed US anti-piracy bills

Politics

Websites begin blackout protest at proposed US anti-pir...

Websites including Wikipedia begun a shuts down for 24 hours in protest of proposed anti-piracy bills (SOPA & PIPA ) which are said to be a threats to free speech that could lead to...
by David Mbiyu, on 18th of January 2012
Police arrest and release opposition leader Kizza Besigye

Politics

Police arrest and release opposition leader Kizza Besig...

Ugandan police fired teargas and held opposition leader Kizza Besigye and several allies in a police cell to stop them leading an anti-government protest, the police said would start ch...
by kakumirizi Michael, on 20th of January 2012
The rise of the Lomography in the Digital Age

Arts & Entertainment

The rise of the Lomography in the Digital Age

Insomnium Community, Klastic, and the Malang Lomography society held a black-white lomo photo exhibition, with theme "Noire" at Galeri IFI, Surabaya. Featuring 30 photos from ...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 16th of January 2012
Illegal coal mining in the heart of Europe

Society

Illegal coal mining in the heart of Europe

llegal coal mines are a matter of concern to environmentalists and labor activists alike. Zenica, Bosnia and Herzogovina. 30th November 2011
by Jasmin Brutus, on 30th of October 2010
On Off Blogger Party 2011 - Jakarta

Business

On Off Blogger Party 2011 - Jakarta

An Indonesian blogger party entitled On Off at Epicentrum walk attracted between 1,000 and 1,500 participants made up of bloggers, social media users, celebrities, fashion designers ent...
by Alie Poedjakusuma, on 3rd of December 2011
Bikes Alive Call For End to Killing of Cyclists

Politics

Bikes Alive Call For End to Killing of Cyclists

Around 150 cyclists and a smaller number of pedestrians demonstrated at Kings Cross in the evening rush hour calling for an end to the killing of cyclists on city roads. London, UK. 9th...
by Peter Marshall, on 9th of January 2012
President Arroyo highlights IT jobs as her legacy - Negros

Politics

President Arroyo highlights IT jobs as her legacy - Neg...

President Arroyo speaks about how she grew the outsourcing industry from 2,000 jobs in 2001 to over 500,000 jobs by 2010, and revenues grew from $24 million to $7 billion USD during the...
by Don Sausa, on 3rd of February 2010
Camden demonstrates against proposed spending cuts - London

Politics

Camden demonstrates against proposed spending cuts - Lo...

Passionate scenes as local residents demonstrate outside Camden Town Hall as the Council debates how they will best implement the spending cuts imposed by the Conservitive-led coalition...
by Graeme Weston, on 23rd of February 2011
INFOCOM 2011: The tenth edition

Business

INFOCOM 2011: The tenth edition

INFOCOM is the largest congregation of ICT professionals, buyers-sellers, corporate leaders, academicians, visionaries, and policymakers in India. 8th December 2011
by Ravijit Dasgupta, on 8th of December 2011
City Engineer closes the Mugrabi Ramp – Jerusalem

Politics

City Engineer closes the Mugrabi Ramp – Jerusalem

Jerusalem City Engineers order the immediate closure of temporary Mugrabi Ramp because the structure is a threat to public safety, totally blocking access to all non-Muslims to Temple M...
by Nir Alon, on 13th of December 2011
Celebrating World AIDS Day - Dhaka

Society

Celebrating World AIDS Day - Dhaka

Social workers hold a rally to raise awareness for people with HIV/AIDS, on the occasion of World AIDS Day. Dhaka, Bangladesh.1st December 2011
by Mararshid, on 1st of December 2011
Drug use rising in Moscow - Russia

Society

Drug use rising in Moscow - Russia

Many young Russians are becoming drug addicts due to social problems, as it turns into a national catastrophe. To enhance the heroin effect, drug users use nasal drops and as a result t...
by igors Sinitsyn, on 7th of October 2011
Activist and comedian Mark Thomas addresses OccupyLSX

Politics

Activist and comedian Mark Thomas addresses OccupyLSX

Mark Thomas, a left-wing English comedian, presenter, political activist and reporter from south London gave a compelling talk at The Bank of Ideas, Occupy London’s first building at 29...
by Paul Jerram, on 20th of November 2011
Drug Trafficking rising in Mauritius

Society

Drug Trafficking rising in Mauritius

Mauritian kids are falling into the trap of drug traffickers easily and social workers warn of a national catastrophe in Mauritius, classified as having the highest prevalence of opiate...
by nasseem ackburally, on 23rd of November 2011
Bangladesh remembers Armistice Day - Dhaka

Arts & Entertainment

Bangladesh remembers Armistice Day - Dhaka

At 11am on the 11th November 2011 hundreds of Bangladeshi citizens both online and at home, show their respect for Remembrance Day a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries for ...
by Dr.K.M.Shamim-ul Hasnain, on 11th of November 2011
VIDEO: Free mosquito nets to save Kenyan nomads

Society

VIDEO: Free mosquito nets to save Kenyan nomads

VIDEO: The distribution of durable mosquito nets has started in Kenya's North Eastern Province, to protect people from the worlds biggest malaria carrier. Garissa. 25th October 201...
by Ruud Elmendorp, on 25th of October 2011
Delights of Doha City

Business

Delights of Doha City

Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar. 6th November 2011
by armstrong vaz, on 6th of November 2011
Life as a Chronic Drug Addict - Denmark

Society

Life as a Chronic Drug Addict - Denmark

A photo-essay following 45 year-old Claus Mogensen, a chronic drug addict who lives in Arhus and who has been in and out of various psychiatric hospitals for many years. 21st October 20...
by JAMES NJUGUNA MWAURA, on 27th of October 2011
Acres of cannabis grown legally in Surrey

Our World

Acres of cannabis grown legally in Surrey

Cannabis users are flocking to a Surrey field to steal crops, but the plants are in fact hemp, which looks identical, but has no intoxicating affect. Hemp is used in building products, ...
by Peter Ruck, on 22nd of August 2011
iQueue: Apple Fans Line Up For New IPhone 4S

Business

iQueue: Apple Fans Line Up For New IPhone 4S

Apple fans queued up outside the O2 Stores in Cheapside and Cannon Street, London, to be one of the first to get their hands on an IPhone 4S, despite the respite problems associated wit...
by Craig Shepheard, on 14th of October 2011
Nokia Introduces the Dual Sim Mobile Phone in Surabaya

Business

Nokia Introduces the Dual Sim Mobile Phone in Surabaya

The launch of Nokia C2-03 Dual SIM Touch and Type is a commitment in the category of mobile phones which presents a variety of innovations aimed at producing a quality product. Surabaya...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 27th of September 2011
Twitter told to hand over UK account details

Arts & Entertainment

Twitter told to hand over UK account details

Twitter has been ordered to hand over confidential details of five British users in what could become a landmark case.
by Mr Pics, on 30th of May 2011
Student Action on the deaths of zoo animals - Surabaya

Our World

Student Action on the deaths of zoo animals - Surabaya

Around 50 elementary school students from Muhammadiyah 4 Pucang Surabaya held a sympathetic protest in front of the Surabaya Zoo. Their concern was over the increasing number of animals...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 7th of October 2011
Palestinian and UN flags fly for Statehood - Gaza

Politics

Palestinian and UN flags fly for Statehood - Gaza

Palestinians are preparing to submit a formal request to become the 194 country in the United Nations, despite opposition from the United States and Israel, with banners and flags linin...
by Majdi Fathi, on 23rd of September 2011