But they vow to remain critical of the new ‘anti-oligarchic’ government
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Jamaican Women Tackle the Climate Crisis on All Sides
Climate change affects women in developing countries more profoundly.
Climate change affects women in developing countries more profoundly.
Russia’s North Still Up in Arms Over Moscow’s Trash Exports
Resistance to a remote landfill has grown into a nationwide environmental protest movement.
Resistance to a remote landfill has grown into a nationwide environmental protest movement.
As Tanzania Bans Plastic Bags, Activists Launch 300 Youth Environmental Clubs . in Dar es Salaam
The fast-growing, coastal city grapples with excessive plastic waste
The fast-growing, coastal city grapples with excessive plastic waste
The Organization and Future of the Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protests
In the wake of the 2019 anti-extradition protests that swept Hong Kong
In the wake of the 2019 anti-extradition protests that swept Hong Kong
Why Are People Debating the Proposed Car-Free Day in Colombo?
A car-free-day in Colombo sounds like a good idea from an environmental point of view, but there are other concerns -- and exposure to street harassment tops the list.
A car-free-day in Colombo sounds like a good idea from an environmental point of view, but there are other concerns — and exposure to street harassment tops the list.
Beloved Hill is a ‘Painkiller’ for Afghans Seeking Refuge from Conflict-Torn Kabul
"I had this normal life, free of stress. There were no suicide bombings, no killings. Today our lives are full of uncertainty.
“I had this normal life, free of stress. There were no suicide bombings, no killings. Today our lives are full of uncertainty.
Kim Kardashian, Cultural Appropriation, and Genocide
Is cultural appropriation really just a harmless exchange of ideas?
Is cultural appropriation really just a harmless exchange of ideas?
How One Journalist Sparked Armenia’s #MeToo Moment
The “Voices of Violence” hashtag has provoked fierce public debate.
The “Voices of Violence” hashtag has provoked fierce public debate.
Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Bill is a Half-Victory for Rainbow Families
Taiwan has officialized same-sex marriage and granted new rights to the queer community, yet for LGBT parents with children, the battle continues.
Taiwan has officialized same-sex marriage and granted new rights to the queer community, yet for LGBT parents with children, the battle continues.
‘We’re caught in mid-air’: Raising a Child with Autism in Georgia
From individual therapy to special education teachers in schools, parents of children with autism in Georgia face a constant battle with the authorities to provide the services their children need.
From individual therapy to special education teachers in schools, parents of children with autism in Georgia face a constant battle with the authorities to provide the services their children need.
Playing Against Patriarchy: Muslim Girls in India Own the ‘Male Space’ by Playing Football
While many think that gender equality in sport is utopian, there has been a growing movement where people are coming forward to talk and fix the problem of patriarchy.
While many think that gender equality in sport is utopian, there has been a growing movement where people are coming forward to talk and fix the problem of patriarchy.
Meeting a Male Carpet Weaver from Armenia
"When you are professional you do your best. It does not matter whether you are a man or a woman."
“When you are professional you do your best. It does not matter whether you are a man or a woman.”
On Displacement
"Displacement has no particular citizenship. It comes on a slow, malarial boat, or dropped from the sky on small islands buffeted by storms in the Caribbean, our common sea."
“Displacement has no particular citizenship. It comes on a slow, malarial boat, or dropped from the sky on small islands buffeted by storms in the Caribbean, our common sea.”
In São Paulo’s Outskirts, Theatre Groups Flourish by Turning Social Issues into Stories
Formed by residents of São Paulo's outskirts, theater collectives have been gaining ground with plays in the streets that tackle questions like racism and inequality.
Formed by residents of São Paulo’s outskirts, theater collectives have been gaining ground with plays in the streets that tackle questions like racism and inequality.
Paraguay’s Road to Democracy Is Slowed Down by its Political Ghosts
"The democratic process in Paraguay was built on [...] impunity.”
“The democratic process in Paraguay was built on […] impunity.”