From barren land to thriving forest: The story of photographer Sebastião Salgado’s Instituto Terra in Brazil
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From barren land to thriving forest: The story of photographer Sebastião Salgado’s Instituto Terra in Brazil
Founded by the renowned photographer, Instituto Terra transformed Brazil’s degraded lands into thriving forests; 7 million trees were planted, 2,...
Cambodian journalist faces more than a dozen charges after reporting on deforestation
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Cambodian journalist faces more than a dozen charges after reporting on deforestation
"A concerted effort to present an insurmountable legal and financial challenge for Uk Mao, with the aim of making it impossible for him to continue...
What Vybz Kartel’s no-show in Trinidad could reveal about the sustainability of cultural performances in the Caribbean
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What Vybz Kartel’s no-show in Trinidad could reveal about the sustainability of cultural performances in the Caribbean
Exploring a broader, more significant cultural tension: the unsustainable economics of globalised performance fees in Caribbean markets and the dis...
The importance of mangroves in addressing climate change in Ghana
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The importance of mangroves in addressing climate change in Ghana
Mangroves are a cornerstone of Ghana’s response to climate change, offering a powerful combination of carbon sequestration, coastal protection, b...
Azerbaijan's silent casualties: unaccounted, non-combat deaths in the military
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Azerbaijan's silent casualties: unaccounted, non-combat deaths in the military
Beyond the immense grief, many families struggle to receive accurate information about their loved one's death, often facing official narrativ...
The story of Maria da Penha, the woman whose name was given to Brazil's domestic violence law
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The story of Maria da Penha, the woman whose name was given to Brazil's domestic violence law
Penha evaluates the law almost two decades after its enactment: “Women began to realize it was happening within their families, and it changed th...
The shattered dreams of young Africans on the Russo-Ukrainian front lines
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The shattered dreams of young Africans on the Russo-Ukrainian front lines
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has become a global conflict, with ripple effects in Africa where some young people openly support either Ukraine o...
Global Voices 20th Anniversary Reader Survey
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Global Voices 20th Anniversary Reader Survey
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Wrapped in ritual: How Bulgaria’s Alevi community maintains its heritage
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Wrapped in ritual: How Bulgaria’s Alevi community maintains its heritage
For the Alevis of Mădrevo, a village in northeastern Bulgaria, tradition is not a relic of the past – it is a way to stay spiritually connected,...
‘Why I decided to move to Ukraine to the frontline in Kharkiv’: Interview with Czech journalist Adéla Knapová
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‘Why I decided to move to Ukraine to the frontline in Kharkiv’: Interview with Czech journalist Adéla Knapová
“Good reporting is the basis of quality journalism,” says Czech journalist Adéla Knapová who moved to war-torn Kharkiv in Ukraine to live, wr...