China’s warning against cross-border marriage scams reveals the pitfalls of human trafficking
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China’s warning against cross-border marriage scams reveals the pitfalls of human trafficking
The Chinese embassy in Bangladesh warned nationals against illegal matchmaking and online dating scams, but China’s gender imbalance — 34.9 mil...
No lambs for Eid: Drought, deforestation, and decline in Morocco
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No lambs for Eid: Drought, deforestation, and decline in Morocco
With sheep vanishing from Morocco’s fields, forests depleted and dams dry, Eid al-Adha arrives without sacrifice, revealing the growing toll of c...
Former African presidents on trial: Good governance or vengeance?
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Former African presidents on trial: Good governance or vengeance?
Many former African leaders are answering to their countries’ justice system, but is this an example of good governance or of political vengeance?
News Quiz: Week of June 2, 2025
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News Quiz: Week of June 2, 2025
Try your luck on this week's News Quiz, where you can test your knowledge of topics and events covered in recent Global Voices stories!
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...