At Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the life of a 16th-century ‘travesti’ echoes into the presentThe life of Xica Manicongo, from the colonial period in Bahia state, echoes the risks, threats, and struggles trans people face in modern BrazilWritten by Luís Gustavo CarmoTranslated by Liam Anderson24 March 2025
‘Putin personally allowed me to hunt them’: How fraudsters use repression against LGBTQ+ people in RussiaLGBTQ+ individuals find it harder to ask for help, making them easy targets for criminalsWritten by Baikal People Journal24 March 2025
Versatile bamboo reduces climate risk in NepalBamboo forests are saving mountain villages from floods and landslidesWritten by Nepali Times23 March 2025
Haris Pardede: Trailblazing football reporting in IndonesiaExamining the state of sports journalism in IndonesiaWritten by Arpan Rachman23 March 2025
Phantom people: How the Tver Karelians live in RussiaThe population of Tver Karelians has decreased 50 times in the last 100 yearsWritten by Daria Dergacheva22 March 2025
Redefining belonging: From statelessness to collective strength'Belonging is more than a legal status; it is a felt experience, woven through acceptance by your community and recognition by your government'Written by Guest Contributor22 March 2025
What’s behind the massive mobilization against China’s Mega embassy in London?Protesters fear that the mega-embassy would serve as a tool for transnational repressionWritten by Oiwan Lam21 March 2025
The challenges of agricultural waste in Guadeloupe constitute a climate and health emergencyWidespread use of phytosanitary products and agricultural plastics has had serious consequencesWritten by Olivia Losbar21 March 2025
How a legal scholar from The Gambia is bridging academia and advocacyHer work bridges the gap between academic research and community empowerment, creating meaningful change on a global scale. Written by Guest Contributor20 March 2025
Trinidad & Tobago's moko jumbie master, ‘Dragon’ de Souza, takes his last stride'His impact on the growth of the Moko Jumbie art form in Trinidad and Tobago is too immense to be measured'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco19 March 2025
Balochistan’s unrest escalates as separatists hijack passenger train in PakistanIn 2024, the country witnessed 1099 attacks, resulting in 1,081 deathsWritten by Ramna Saeed19 March 2025
DRC: The forgotten victims of the conflict in GomaElderly people are one of the most vulnerable groups in societyWritten by Global Voices en françaisTranslated by Laura19 March 2025
‘Emilia Pérez’: An Oscar for Latin American stereotypesBeyond its awards, the musical “Emilia Perez” sparked controversy, especially in Mexico.Written by ConnectasTranslated by Melissa Vida18 March 2025
American who grabbed baby wombat from its mother not welcome down underApology by hunting influencer Sam Jones falls flat with Australian social media usersWritten by Kevin Rennie18 March 2025
The Svrzo House: A window into the past of everyday life in SarajevoThe Svrzo House is one of the most visited museums in Sarajevo and an important tourist destinationWritten by Balkan Diskurs18 March 2025
Two Jamaican reggae artists with rural roots pass on, leaving echoes of the 1990sCocoa Tea and Determine leave behind a legacy of 'conscious' reggae musicWritten by Emma Lewis17 March 2025
African Union: Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as new commission chairpersonMahmoud Ali Youssouf must also face various armed conflicts.Written by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura17 March 2025
The story of Nepal's enigmatic rudraksha seeds through photosThe rudrakshas from Nepal are in high demand in India and ChinaWritten by Sanjib Chaudhary17 March 2025
Tackling adolescent malnutrition in Nigeria’s internally displaced persons (IDP) camps"The government has stopped feeding us, so we have to find ways to feed ourselves."Written by Adesewa Olofinko16 March 2025
How the Income Tax department’s actions undermine India’s democratic foundationsAgencies thats have criticized the ruling BJP party have been targetedWritten by Kanav Narayan Sahgal16 March 2025
Q&A: Meet Musah Fuseini, Dagbani language activistAn interview with a Dagbani-language Wikimedia contributor from GhanaWritten by Subhashish Panigrahi15 March 2025