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Special Coverage
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.
Ukraine’s war spans four continents
Ukraine is approaching its fourth winter under Russia’s full-scale invasion since February 24, 2022. As the war becomes increasingly internationalized, how is Ukraine perceived in Global Majority societies at this crucial moment?
Forever is gone, forever: Syria after the dictatorship
The phrase “forever is gone, forever” is not just a declaration of the dictatorship’s end; it is a promise to future generations that Syria’s darkest days are behind it.
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
Vintage Czechoslovak movie archive now viewable on YouTube for free
Czechoslovakia was a major film producing nation in the 1930s — a symbol of how it redefined its multiple identity. Part of its cinematography is now available on a YouTube channel.
Trinidad & Tobago's Roger Boothman remembered as an extraordinary musician
"Roger was an artist of worth. We should look [at] how we note success or journeyman status in our greatest gift to the world, our words and ultimately our music.”
Pressure vs. principles: Lebanon's extradition of Abdel-Rahman al-Qaradawi to UAE sparks outrage
Activist Abdel-Rahman al-Qaradawi faces grave risks after Lebanon’s swift extradition to UAE, raising questions about sovereignty and human rights violations.
Australia is the first nation to ban social media for under-16s
On Wednesday, the lower house of the Australian parliament voted to pass legislation to ban social media for children under 16 years, and the Senate passed the bill on Friday.
What challenges do Syrian refugees face after resettlement?
Gerald Gass, German Hospital Association, warned of the repercussions of the return of Syrian doctors “who played a fundamental role in preserving health care, especially in hospitals in small cities.”
Waves of change: Can ocean renewables solve rising electricity costs in Jamaica?
Apart from lowering electricity costs, ocean-based renewables like offshore wind farms and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) could offer a stable homegrown solution for consumers while contributing to environmental sustainability.
Where is Carlos Correa? Unidentified men take Venezuelan activist away from the middle of Caracas
“He was intercepted in the center of Caracas by hooded men who claimed to be officials,” according to witnesses quoted in a press release by Espacio Público.
A year in Myanmar junta’s theatre of absurdity as military collapse loomed
"Myanmar’s military regime struggled harder to maintain a charade of normalcy this year as its territorial control shrank in the face of relentless resistance advances."
43 years in Syria's prisons for refusing to bomb a city
Jailed for rejecting Assad’s orders during Hama’s massacre, Al-Tatari's release after 43 years marks the resilience of human integrity.
A proud Trinidad & Tobago awaits Guinness Record ruling on young steel pannist’s musical marathon
"The steelpan is a symbol of our creativity, resilience, and the enduring spirit [and] your achievement [has] elevated our beloved art form to new heights on the global stage."
On January 10, all eyes will be on Venezuela
Venezuela's presidency feels like a toss-up as both candidates call for massive protests ahead of inauguration day on January 10.
Stories from a flooded planet: The impacts of floods from the perspectives of eight authors
Eight Global Voices authors from around the world spoke on how their lives have been affected by flooding, showing that the differences in our experiences might be mainly their latitude and longitude.
2025: The year we decide the internet's future
In 2024, critical discussions began that could reshape internet governance, with debates extending into 2025. At stake is the shift from a multi stakeholder model ... to a government-dominated approach.
Esu is not satan: A Yoruba campaign against religious discrimination
"Esu is the deity that guides the entrances, exits, crossroads, and markets in Yorubaland. It is described as neither completely good nor evil. Esu punishes those who break cosmic laws."
Vietnam strengthens control of internet and civil society through new decrees
This new decree “neither protect the public from any genuine security concerns nor respect fundamental human rights.”
Fifteen times Hong Kong made international headlines in 2024
Hong Kong made the news on several occasions in 2024 whether for passing new security legislation, censorship laws, or the mystery surrounding the deaths of several monkeys at a city-centre zoo.
India's internet shutdown crisis: A growing threat to digital rights
India’s approach to internet governance presents a paradox. Despite positioning itself as a leader of digital innovation, government-imposed shutdowns threaten the country’s digital infrastructure and risks violating citizens' fundamental rights.
Digital didactic materials to strengthen Tzeltal writing
Juan Carlos Gómez is a bilingual teacher committed to preserving the Tzeltal language through education. Throughout his career, he has specialized in creating educational resources for children. Discover his story as part of the Mayan Languages Digital Activism Program!
Internet outages and blocks in Latin America in 2024
From Cuba to Brazil, blackouts or the blocking of social media affected the connectivity of the Latin American continent.
Cameroonian journalist revisits the 2010–2011 Ivorian political crisis in a documentary
Côte d’Ivoire has endured numerous violent political crises and is only just recovering from the 2010–2011 crisis, which is the subject of a documentary revisiting the events of that period.
A year of elections and digital repression in South Asia: 2024 in focus
This summary of Global Voices' 2024 South Asia coverage highlights how governments introduced measures to tighten control over online spaces amid elections and political unrest.
