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Lockdown: Tales from Brazil, Germany and Australia

From reaction to Jair Bolsanaro's policies to the partial easing of lockdown in Germany, to the racial abuse of Chinese residents in Australia, listeners tell their stories.

Listeners from Brazil, Germany, Rwanda, Australia and Norway report on their experiences of lockdown, from reaction to Jair Bolsanaro's coronavirus policies to the partial easing of lockdown in Germany, to racial abuse experienced by Chinese residents in Australia.

By emailing a voice memo recorded on their smartphones listeners from different countries offer their unique perspectives on a global crisis, and a glimpse of not just their own lives in lockdown, but how their country is tackling this unprecedented challenge.
If you want to tell us your story, send your voice memo to theresponse@bbc.co.uk or simply send us a message saying you want to take part.

(Photo: A supporter of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro displays a national flag as she takes part in a demonstration in Brasilia. Credit: Evaristo Sa/AFP/Getty Images)

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27 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Tue 5 May 2020 02:06GMT
  • Tue 5 May 2020 08:32GMT
  • Tue 5 May 2020 12:32GMT
  • Tue 5 May 2020 15:32GMT
  • Tue 5 May 2020 21:06GMT
  • Sat 9 May 2020 10:32GMT
  • Sun 10 May 2020 04:32GMT
  • Mon 11 May 2020 00:32GMT