Children of the border: Uncovering the crisis of child labor and sexual exploitation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border The exploitation of children navigating perilous borders is often overshadowedWritten by Asfandiyar6 December 2024
The great Pakistan firewall and use of religion as a tool for digital authoritarianismAmid VPN regulations, reports emerge of Bluesky also being blocked in PakistanWritten by Ramna Saeed22 November 2024
Americans voted and the Caribbean has reactedDiplomacy, celebration and outrage in the wake of Donald Trump's convincing win in the US electionsWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco7 November 2024
The fascinating ghosts and monsters of Jamaica's folkloreSupernatural experiences send chills down the spine Written by Emma Lewis31 October 2024
A recovery center in Nigeria takes a musical approach to combating drug addiction‘Our approach is not sobriety, it is community and responsibility'Written by Pamela Ephraim23 October 2024
Miya Muslims of Assam, India, face eviction, threats, and oppressionThe word ‘Miya’ has been reappropriated as a derogatory termWritten by GV South Asia13 October 2024
Reporting from a psychiatric ward housing Russian soldiers who fought UkrainiansPatient: 'Sometimes I get aggressive — that’s the worst. My mind locks on a goal: to kill. And then suddenly, corpses flash before my eyes'Written by Guest Contributor12 October 2024
Proposed mandatory halal certification for restaurants leads to criticism and a police probe in MalaysiaA legislator who raised a concern with the proposal was reported to the police for offending religious feelings Written by Mong Palatino7 October 2024
Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in TajikistanAuthorities want to regulate even the fabrics, length, and fit of approved national clothingWritten by Vlast.kz6 October 2024
Photo essay: The spirit of Navratri comes alive at Chittaranjan Park, DelhiNavratri is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendarWritten by Shivansh Srivastava4 October 2024
How religious leaders exploit desperate people with disabilities in NigeriaPeople travel great distances in search of spiritual healing to alleviate their impairments, often without successWritten by Guest Contributor22 September 2024
Jamaican Safiya Sinclair, author of ‘How to Say Babylon,’ reflects on her journey'If I can make Jamaica proud, I’m always happy'Written by Candice Stewart5 September 2024
‘Buddha is with us!’ How the war in Ukraine has changed Russian BuddhismMobilization and the horrors of war have caused a rift Written by Guest Contributor21 August 2024
Fear and intolerance: The impact of blasphemy allegations on Pakistan’s minoritiesBlasphemy accusations incite violence, deepening the crisis for Pakistan’s vulnerable minoritiesWritten by Ramna Saeed20 August 2024
Turkey's bill on stray dogs is not really about the safety of the streetsThe bill is pending approval by the parliament despite public and opposition outcryWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva29 July 2024
In Iran, persecuted minorities can also turn into persecutors Systematic state repression and minority-on-minority discrimination Written by Fred Petrossian12 July 2024
Faith turns fatal as blasphemy laws ignite unchecked extremism in PakistanMinorities are often the target of the blasphemy allegationsWritten by Asfandiyar8 July 2024
Mauritania: First round of presidential elections on June 29, 2024Slavery remains an issue in this countryWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura18 June 2024
Sanctifying the profane: The Russian Orthodox Church at the frontThe Russian Orthodox Church has actively participated in Russia’s full-scale war against UkraineWritten by Daria Dergacheva17 June 2024
An Orthodox priest in Kazakhstan is trying to open a church independent from the Russian Orthodox ChurchAttempts to justify Ukraine's invasion were a turning point Written by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan10 June 2024
New museum in Bamoun Kingdom chronicles Cameroon's historyThe Bamoun Kingdom has nearly two million inhabitantsWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Jean-Christophe Brunet31 May 2024