Register to join us in Kathmandu, Nepal on December 6-7!
The Global Voices Summit is an international gathering on digital media, knowledge, and activism from a Global Majority perspective.
Join us at the Hotel Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu, Nepal on December 6-7, for two days of connection, collaboration and conversation with journalists, activists, technologists, and others from around the world.
A region on the brink: The global implications of the war on Gaza
Despite global calls for a ceasefire, Israel’s war on Gaza persists, deepening the severe humanitarian crisis and risking the eruption of a regional war.
The melting pot of Nepal
This special coverage explores the complex dynamics of Nepal, delving into its environmental success stories; celebrating its traditions, food, and languages; while acknowledging the existing social and political challenges.
Venezuela's fight for democracy
Amid significant irregularities in Venezuela's 2024 presidential elections, protestors took to the streets demanding transparency, leading to clashes with security forces. Dozens have been killed and injuried and hundreds have been arrested.
Global Climate Justice Fellowship
The Global Climate Justice Fellowship partners independent Sinophone journalists and journalists from Central Asia, Francophone Africa, and Latin America to assess the role of China in mitigating the global climate crisis.
Latest stories
Children of the border: Uncovering the crisis of child labor and sexual exploitation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border
At Torkham, a busy Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing, young children navigate heavy traffic, carrying burdensome loads. Their presence amid bustling trade highlights stark issues of exploitation, survival, and a precarious shadow economy.
How artists in exile are becoming a focal point for the Russian diaspora abroad
Art in exile reminds the world that — like any other country — Russia is multifaceted, and even in the most difficult situations there are people with whom dialogue is possible.
What is hindering the complete eradication of polio in Africa?
In a message to mark World Polio Day 2024, WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, reported that 134 cases of polio type 2 had been detected in 2024 alone as of September 5.
Abandoned in the Sahara: Is Algeria turning the desert into a migrant graveyard?
Forced to cross the Sahara, migrants grapple with extreme heat and climate disasters. Amid EU-backed deportations, their plight reflects a global failure to safeguard human rights and dignity.
The Czech Republic’s ‘Lex Russi’: A proactive law or a liberal failure?
Czech government’s recent proposal to restrict citizenship applications for Russian nationals has sparked significant controversy
From inbox to front page: How the media fuels hate speech in North Macedonia
This is not the first time the media has carelessly published politicians’ statements without critically analyzing them, using the situation to generate sensationalism and boost viewership.
November 20th: A day to celebrate and discuss Afro-Brazilians heritage and history
2024 marks the first time Black Consciousness has been recognized as a national holiday in the country. It commemorates the death of Zumbi, leader of Palmares Quilombo, in the 17th century.
Proposed changes to laws on primary and secondary education in North Macedonia leave space for discrimination, experts warn
These acts send a “clear message that certain groups are not protected from discrimination, even in the most sensitive areas of society, such as public education.”
Journalist and human rights activist Murat Temirov, an ethnic Circassian from Russia, talks about Circassians
How Circassians maintain connections despite being scattered across the world, whether there is a unified Circassian national movement, and what its goals are.
Bringing ‘Pateh’ to the world: Sara Qashghai’s artistic reinterpretation of Iranian needlework
Collaborating with local artisans, Qashghai expresses her emotions and social concerns through thread, combining personal narratives with traditional techniques and bringing Pateh into the global art scene.
The Journey of the Esperanto Movement in Nepal over the past eight decades
Sanjib Chaudhary from Global Voices spoke with Bharat Kumar Ghimire, President of the Nepalese Esperanto Association to learn about the Esperanto movement in Nepal.
Revolution without borders: Myanmar exiles fighting the junta from abroad
“It doesn’t matter if we never get the chance to return home. We will continue to root out the military dictatorship.”
Georgian police crack down on pro-EU demonstrators after halting EU membership bid ‘until 2028’
Georgian riot police in Tbilisi have violently cracked down on a pro-EU demonstration sparked by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s earlier announcement that Georgia was halting its EU membership bid “until 2028.”
Kin t'anik in na'tsil t'aan yéetel ka'anal óolil. The roots of my Mayan language
Carlos Chi works to strengthen the Mayan worldview and language. Through play, he seeks to encourage the children of his community to research, write, and explore their creativity in their native language.
‘The Sky Above Zenica’: A symbol of the fight against pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By highlighting the issue of unchecked pollution from foreign investments in the industrial town of Zenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the film encourages financial institutions to demand better environmental practices.
How tech companies enable censorship in Vietnam
"Our findings show a concerning situation where these companies almost always comply with an increasing number of content moderation requests from the Vietnamese government."
In Turkey, women's march marked with violence, arrests as well as threats of deportations
As in previous years, bans on public gatherings, roadblocks, heavy police presence and subsequent violence did not go unnoticed.
From shadows to sunlight: Why access to information matters in Jamaica
As environmental defenders in the region face a range of challenges, there is an urgent need to highlight this information dilemma. This is where the Escazú Agreement comes in.
Embracing the feral in Kingston, Jamaica's concrete jungle
Buoyed by various partnerships, Camille Chedda’s vision for an equitable and beautiful multi-species community space blossomed, but true to Kingston’s “concrete jungle” reality, the road to fruition was hard.
Criminalized for seeking a better life: The story of Homayoun and Greece's troubling policies against migrants
The cases of migrants like Homayoun highlight how such policies violate human rights, which are integral to being protected under the European Union's values — freedom, justice, and dignity.
The COP29 is over, and so is the spotlight on Azerbaijan
What's next for the country's civil society now that COP29 is over and the spotlight has shifted?
