After city authorities issue a complete ban on street vendors from operating in the Nepali capital, vendors are struggling for their survival.Read the full article
The idea that the Global North owes an ‘ecological debt’ to the Global South remains controversial, particularly when it comes to putting an exact figure on that debt, let alone honouring it. This concept, however, refers to real responsibilities and inequalities arising from undeniable [...]Read the full article
In the wake of privatisation scandals, it’s time to reclaim public education
The Privatisation in Education and Human Rights Consortium (PEHRC):
“We need a narrative change. The privatisation of education is incompatible with equality.”Read the full article
The Privatisation in Education and Human Rights Consortium (PEHRC):
“We need a narrative change. The privatisation of education is incompatible with equality.”Read the full article
By actively countering the interests of finance and multinational corporations, trade unions serve as a vital voice, ensuring that workers are not left to shoulder the burdens of economic downturns alone. In this collaborative effort, trade unions play a pivotal role in advocating for equitable [...]Read the full article
Bolivia’s urban contraband markets are a reflection of the country’s economic, social and historical reality. Operating on the margins of legality, they provide a vital lifeline for many families and reveal a complex relationship between necessity, informality and economic [...]Read the full article
“Although most countries have embraced the ritual of elections, the quality of democracy on offer is poor. In short, many elections in 2024 will be less free and transparent than the winners want us to believe.”Read the full article
“While the rebels of Chiapas may not have succeeded in reforming Mexico’s constitution, decolonising its institutions or even gaining a foothold in the country’s political scene, they have nonetheless given unprecedented local, national and international visibility to peasant and Indigenous [...]Read the full article
The electrification of transport in Latin America is seeking to impact positively on the environment, equality and inclusiveness, but it also entails losses for workers, especially informal transport workers. The changes and the impact in terms of awareness are already being [...]Read the full article
Opposition is rising against the Safe Third Country Agreement between the US and Canada. Activists say the pact undermines refugee rights, fails to deter irregular border crossing, and results in tragic consequences for people on the [...]Read the full article
Many African journalists can relate to the feeling of missing important opportunities due to international travel and visa restrictions. These barriers not only limit them from accessing diverse sources and reporting on international issues from their own perspective with depth and accuracy, [...]Read the full article
“There are really no favourable expectations. This is going to be above all a time of resistance for women and minority groups.”Read the full article
The success of the far right in Argentina “cannot be separated from a critical political and economic situation [with galloping inflation] that makes you feel like your income is losing value from one minute to the next. It’s a daily battle through the economy, which causes tremendous [...]Read the full article
