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This ‘Mystery House’ highlights the characters of Caribbean folklore

'Embracing us in this way makes it easier for us to blend in'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

31 October 2023

Human rights organizations call for an immediate physical and digital ceasefire in Gaza

This plea stresses action by governments, international bodies, and tech firms

Written by Global Voices MENA

31 October 2023

Nepal and Thailand mourn nationals killed in Israel

"They had nothing to do with the Israel-Palestine conflict"

Written by Nepali Times

31 October 2023

Undertones: Portugal and the myth of the good colonizer

Past narratives might still underpin Portugal’s sense of self

Written by Civic Media Observatory

31 October 2023

The evolving tapestry of Zimbabwean music

Music is a reflection of Zimbabwe's people, traditions, and ever-evolving society

Written by Zita Zage

31 October 2023

Why are Taiwanese politics and society still male dominated? Interview with scholar Jhang JhuCin

Young men complain about the pressure to provide

Written by Filip Noubel

31 October 2023

Brazil's Congress inquiry names Bolsonaro accountable for attacks to three powers headquarters

The commission analyzed the events that led to the January 8 attack

Written by Global Voices Brazil

30 October 2023

Understanding the long-lasting nature of the conflicts in the Sahel: an interview with expert Jonathan Guiffard

The Sahel states need to listen to marginalized people's grievances

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

30 October 2023

Jamaicans express disappointment over their country’s ‘no-show’ UN Gaza vote

'It is more than regrettable. It is shameful'

Written by Emma Lewis

30 October 2023

In Russia, a Tajik citizen is detained on charges of spying for Ukraine

His plans might have included joining Ukraine's army in future

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

30 October 2023

What is the Jamaican government's position on Haitian refugees?

'It is important to balance national security concerns with the protection [of] human rights'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

30 October 2023

‘Historic day for Fiji’ as it revives its media council

The independent body will promote the self-regulation of the media industry

Written by Mong Palatino

30 October 2023

In Azerbaijan, public transportation does not welcome trans passengers

Reported incidents are just the tip of the iceberg

Written by Sahar Jahan

30 October 2023

How the Caribbean influenced domestic work and the ‘international parliament of labour’

'Slavery isn’t done, you understand? [...] It’s in the household'

Written by Guest Contributor

28 October 2023

Cameroon's Indigenous Baka people given access to fresh forest resources, but it's a world away from their former lives

'Without the forest, our survival is at stake'

Written by Leocadia Bongben

27 October 2023

Without official data about trans population in Brazil, civil initiatives try to translate reality

Report documents 131 trans and travesti deaths in Brazil in 2022

Written by Luís Gustavo Carmo

Translated by Matheus Rocha Mendes Nascimento

27 October 2023

Decoding Chinese views on Palestine-Israel: Interview with independent journalist Vivian Wu

China may focus on Palestine to bolster its influence in the Middle East

Written by Filip Noubel

27 October 2023

The UK and Sri Lanka: A comparison of two online safety bills

Sri Lanka's online safety bill is miles behind

Written by GroundViews

26 October 2023

Takeaways at Caribbean Gen Z Climate Conference: Consult, collaborate, and seek mentorship and stress relief

'It takes a village ...'

Written by Cari-Bois News

26 October 2023

South American presidents react to the Israel-Gaza war

The presidents of the region reacted differently to the conflict

Written by Connectas

Translated by Melissa Vida

26 October 2023

Google denies Hong Kong police request to remove ‘seditious’ film about media tycoon Jimmy Lai from YouTube

Seventy-one percent of content removal requests come from HK police

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

26 October 2023

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