In Russia's Bashkiria region, a revived tradition of samovar dance parties for young people
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In Russia's Bashkiria region, a revived tradition of samovar dance parties for young people
A new season of “Samauryly Ritaiym” — the “samovar dances” — has kicked off in Bashkortostan. These vibrant events draw thousands of p...
Karnataka’s 2025 Devadasi Abolition Bill and the struggle for dignity in India
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Karnataka’s 2025 Devadasi Abolition Bill and the struggle for dignity in India
The Karnataka Devadasi Bill, 2025 aims to “conscientize” the public on the issue of getting girls and women dedicated as devadasis by subjectin...
This women led hub is reshaping climate justice discourse in Nigeria
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This women led hub is reshaping climate justice discourse in Nigeria
Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), a legally registered nonprofit organization that advances grassroots women’s representation,...
How censorship is limiting digital development in Nigeria
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How censorship is limiting digital development in Nigeria
"I believe that it (my detention) is a form of suppression and a way of sending signals to the public, especially whistleblowers, not to speak to j...
Hong Kong exhausts all means to boost the legislative council voter turnout rate
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Hong Kong exhausts all means to boost the legislative council voter turnout rate
News and discussions about Beijing's restrictions and blessings of candidates are labelled as “opposition forces,” “soft resistance,” ...
The green fault line: The Global North, China, and the politics of climate finance in South Asia
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The green fault line: The Global North, China, and the politics of climate finance in South Asia
“As right-leaning governments gain power, the willingness to spend on climate mitigation or on assistance to developing countries is declining.”
At COP30, an expert argues that Indigenous rights are a key step towards dealing with climate change
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At COP30, an expert argues that Indigenous rights are a key step towards dealing with climate change
Indigenous peoples rely on natural indicators to assess the impacts of the climate crisis. The signs show in the forests, the plants, and the waters.
Serbian parliament enacts special law enabling controversial Trump family investment in Belgrade
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Serbian parliament enacts special law enabling controversial Trump family investment in Belgrade
A controversial deal granting Jared Kushner’s firm control of Belgrade’s cultural heritage site General Staff complex has ignited mass protests...
From Kingston to the world: Jamaican music and film legend Jimmy Cliff passes on at 81
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From Kingston to the world: Jamaican music and film legend Jimmy Cliff passes on at 81
Cliff recorded over 30 albums in total, but his popularity skyrocketed after the low-budget Jamaican drama “The Harder They Come,” released in ...
Trinidadian film producer Danielle Dieffenthaller, who helped Caribbean people see themselves, dies at 60
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Trinidadian film producer Danielle Dieffenthaller, who helped Caribbean people see themselves, dies at 60
Dieffenthaller was “a fierce advocate for the creative arts [who] championed local talent and pushed for the recognition and respect that Caribbe...