Power, myth, and the personal: A conversation with Iranian-American artist Shiva Ahmadi
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Power, myth, and the personal: A conversation with Iranian-American artist Shiva Ahmadi
"I draw deep inspiration from the narrative elements of Persian miniature painting. This quality inspires me to use metaphor and narrative to refle...
After decades of campaigning, Jamaicans rejoice over President Biden’s pardon of National Hero Marcus Garvey
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After decades of campaigning, Jamaicans rejoice over President Biden’s pardon of National Hero Marcus Garvey
"Garvey’s life was dedicated to [a] vision of justice larger than any single race or nation. His wrongful conviction [is] a reflection of the wor...
Uganda's feminist movement under threat as foreign donors back conservative groups
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Women's rights under threat in Uganda as conservative groups push disinformation campaign
The rise of the anti-rights conservative groups in Uganda and around the world has led to gendered disinformation that is threatening democracy and...
Meet the Korean artists of Kazakhstan
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Meet the Korean artists of Kazakhstan
Because of Central Asia’s isolation from the world during the Soviet era, these artists remain little studied outside the Central Asian region an...
Integrating Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in Nepal's conservation efforts
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Integrating Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in Nepal's conservation efforts
The ongoing revision of Nepal’s NPSAP offers a crucial opportunity to ensure the meaningful inclusion, recognition, and participation of Indigeno...
Ten Years After Umbrella Protests: What has changed for Hongkongers?
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Ten Years After Umbrella Protests: What has changed for Hongkongers?
Global Voices interviewed activists and teachers to find out how Hong Kong's Umbrella movement change its citizens? And how do they view the c...
At what cost are we bridging Africa’s digital divide?
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At what cost are we bridging Africa’s digital divide?
Beneath the promises of enhanced connectivity in Africa lies a complex narrative—a 21st-century iteration of colonial dynamics cloaked in the  r...
After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden’s last day in office
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After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden’s last day in office
Gaza’s ceasefire brings temporary relief after wide accusations of genocide against Israel, raising urgent questions of justice, rebuilding, and ...
Uzbekistan seeks new labor markets
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Uzbekistan seeks new labor markets
Russia and Kazakhstan remain the favorite destinations for migrant workers from Uzbekistan.
In Azerbaijan authorities remain on track to keep critics silenced and locked up
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In Azerbaijan authorities remain on track to keep critics silenced and locked up
Azerbaijan's civil society has been rocked by a series of targeted arrests which peaked in 2023 and continued throughout the 2024.