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Honduras’s Paradox: A Narco-State Where the Majority Does Not See Drug...
Written by ContraCorriente and Translated by Melissa Vida This article was written by Célia Pousset for ContraCorriente on May 29, 2024. An edited version is republished on Global Voices under a...
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When Will Fair Employment for People With Disabilities Become a Reality in...
By Prachatai This article by Chutikan Chaikittiwatana was originally published by Prachatai, an independent news site in Thailand. An edited version has been republished by Global Voices under a...
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Resistance Art as a Weapon in Bangladesh’s Ongoing Student Movement
By Rezwan The ongoing student protests in Bangladesh have entered a new phase as they announced a “non-cooperation movement.” Starting from August 4, protesters are refusing to engage with the...
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Covering Gaza: The Deadliest War for Journalists
By Walid El Houri On July 31, Al Jazeera journalists Ismail al-Ghoul and Rami al-Rifi were killed by Israel in the Shati refugee camp in the north of Gaza while reporting on the assassination of...
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Life in Gaza Is Even Harder Than It Appears on Screen
By UntoldMag This story was written by Issam Hani Hajjaj and originally published in Arabic by UntoldMag on August 1, 2024. It was translated into English by Walid El Houri and published on Global...
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How Online Disinformation Fuels Religious, Ethnic and Sociopolitical Tensions...
By Guest Contributor The post by Apon Das of Tech Global Institute was originally published on the TGI site and Prothom Alo on August 17, 2024. An edited version is published here with permission....
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Being in Exile Is to Struggle to Say ‘Here’
By Lokman Tsui, The Hongkonger This post first appeared in The Hong Konger on July 2, 2024. The Hong Konger is an independent global English-language platform that explores Hong Kong identity and the...
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‘Buddha Is With Us!’ How the War in Ukraine Has Changed Russian Buddhism
By Guest Contributor This article by Alexey Voloshinov was written for the online Russian media outlet 7 x 7. Global Voices translated it, edited for clarity, and is republishing with permission....
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The Unique Sounds of South Africa Are a Reminder of the Country’s Traditions,...
By Zita Zage From the upbeat tempo of kwela to the now sensational amapiano, South Africa possesses a rich musical landscape that comprises a kaleidoscope of genres, each one a unique expression of...
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Belarusian Stand-up Comedian Who Compared Lukasheka to a Sparrow Is Accused...
By Daria Dergacheva The Investigative Committee of Belarus has announced the commencement of special legal proceedings against Belarusian stand-up comedian Vyacheslav Komissarenko, Meduza reported....
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How LGBTQ+ People Live in Russia After Being Labeled an Extremist Community
By Anastasia Pestova This article was written by Arina Ruble and originally published in Russian by Novaya Vkladka on August 7, 2024. An edited version, translated by Anastasia Pestova, is published...
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Hong Kong’s Neon Glow Dims, Symbolising the End of an Era
By Chloe Sze Amid the whirlwind of sociopolitical changes that transformed Hong Kong from a liberal city to an authoritarian state after enacting the National Security Law in 2020 and the Article 23...
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Two Hong Kong Journalists Found Guilty of Sedition After a 2-Year Trial
By Hong Kong Free Press This report summarizes two reports (1 & 2) written by Han Tse and published in Hong Kong Free Press on August 29, 2024. It is published as part of a content partnership...
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Lives on the Line in the Himalayan Mountains
By Nepali Times This story by Sonia Awale was first published on the Nepali Times. An edited and shortened version is republished below as part of a content-sharing agreement with Global Voices. At...
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Bangladeshis Help out in Flood-Affected Communities
By পান্থ রহমান রেজা (Pantha) Trans By: Rezwan Twelve districts along the eastern border of Bangladesh are experiencing the worst floods in living memory. Millions of people are stranded, remain...
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New Russian-Style Law Censors Mentioning LGBTQ+ in the Bulgarian School System
By Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe On August 7, the Bulgarian parliament adopted amendments to the Preschool and School Education Act proposed by the far-right, pro-Russian Revival party,...
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What You Need to Know about the X (Formerly Twitter) Situation in Brazil
By Global Voices Brazil Ed: We have chosen to link to and quote instead of embed posts on X to make them available to readers in Brazil. When the clock turned from August 30 to August 31, 2024, if...
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Making Documentaries for Select Audiences: Interview with Nepali Filmmaker...
By Filip Noubel While Nepali fiction cinema represents a vibrant industry, the documentary film scene remains small and little known in the Himalayan nation. One of the very few festivals featuring...
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Côte D’Ivoire: LGBTQ+ Community Is Legally but Not Socially Accepted
By Jean Sovon Translated By: Laura Marie Although homosexuality is not a criminal offense in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, the LGBTQ+ community has no legal protections there. Amidst this legal...
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I Tried Online Therapy in Uganda, but Is It an Accessible Mental Health...
By Minority Africa This story was written by Hellen Kabahukya, and originally published by Minority Africa on September 06, 2024. An abridged version is republished below as part of a content-sharing...
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