Social justice

Civil society as a third force in Poland: a feminist leader speaks out

“Every time I think of it, I am so, so grateful to Law and Justice and to Chairman Kaczyński, really. If it had not been for all they had done, there would have never been such an acceleration, such a rapid joining of forces among women’s movements, civic [...]Read the full article

As unprecedented strike action hits UK universities, pensions are only the tip of the iceberg

9 March 2018

As unprecedented strike action hits UK universities, pensions are only the tip of the iceberg

Some students are using the commodification of education to show solidarity with their striking lecturers. At King’s College, also University of London, some students are petitioning the university for a full refund of tuition fees for the days of strike [...]Read the full article

Israel intent on facilitating death penalty for “terrorists”

29 January 2018

Israel intent on facilitating death penalty for “terrorists”

A government-backed bill facilitating recourse to the death penalty for terrorists was adopted on first reading by the Israeli Parliament. The text has been denounced by NGOs as contravening human rights and discriminating against [...]Read the full article

Activists take Pakistan's fight against patriarchy and gender-based violence online

19 January 2018

Activists take Pakistan’s fight against patriarchy and gender-based violence online

Siddiqi’s case demonstrates that online spaces can serve as a platform for female activists, helping them overcome the constraints and barriers of the offline world.Read the full article

Land occupation as a solution to Brazil's housing crisis

8 January 2018

Land occupation as a solution to Brazil’s housing crisis

“The day-to-day lives of the poor population are governed by very different laws than those on paper: Rio lives by a logic of apartheid.”Read the full article

“Many Japanese women still have to choose between having children or having a career”

20 December 2017

Labour

“Many Japanese women still have to choose between having children or having a career”

“We have a Gender Equality Act, so by law, women should be given equal opportunities and equal employment. But in reality, this isn’t the result.”Read the full article

Demonstrations in Romania: symptoms of a deeper malaise

1 December 2017

Demonstrations in Romania: symptoms of a deeper malaise

Romanians are demonstrating en masse against the weakening of the anti-corruption drive and against a decree that transfers social security contributions from the employer to the employee. This social unrest reflects the citizens’ distrust of the Romanian [...]Read the full article

The children's clothing doing away with gender labels

27 November 2017

Culture

The children’s clothing doing away with gender labels

“Making gender the binary division of clothing is arbitrary. It makes shopping difficult too. A more rational shop floor division might be trousers, shirts, dresses, skirts, knitwear, polo shirts, etc.”Read the full article

The EU's last indigenous peoples fight for self-determination and land rights

15 November 2017

Culture

The EU’s last indigenous peoples fight for self-determination and land rights

“This derogatory, paternalistic attitude towards indigenous peoples is common throughout the world and it still seems to be fully acceptable in Norway and Finland.”Read the full article

Precarious migrant cleaners lead the fight against outsourcing at London universities

6 November 2017

Labour

Precarious migrant cleaners lead the fight against outsourcing at London universities

“I’m a cleaner and a human being. I have the right to get sick, see my family on holidays or retire after working hard, just like the professors.”Read the full article

6 October 2017

Two Catalonias collide

Juan Pablo Cardenal: “The principle of legality is fundamental to modern democracies precisely because of the need to prevent someone being able to claim they are representative of a so-called ‘democratic majority’ in order to control power outside the scope of established [...]Read the full article

The question holding Argentina in suspense: Where is Santiago Maldonado?

8 September 2017

The question holding Argentina in suspense: Where is Santiago Maldonado?

The disappearance of a young activist has left thousands of Argentinians in suspense and has revived memories of the military dictatorshipRead the full article

Water no get enemy? Not in Sierra Leone…

4 September 2017

Water no get enemy? Not in Sierra Leone…

Chukwu-Emeka Chikezie : Sierra Leone has a complex, systemic problem on its hands that, at this late stage, defies quick fixes or well-funded projects that attempt to deal with issues on a piecemeal basis.Read the full article

Brazil's prisons still “ticking time bombs”

25 August 2017

Brazil’s prisons still “ticking time bombs”

“Rather than focussing their efforts on preventing, investigating and prosecuting homicides, prisons are being filled with minor offenders”Read the full article

Locals fight evictions and zooming rents as old Lisbon gentrifies

18 August 2017

Culture

Locals fight evictions and zooming rents as old Lisbon gentrifies

“People are being bullied out of their homes for richer consumers to move in.”Read the full article

After Grenfell, the UK government faces urgent demands for more regulation and fewer fire service cuts

17 August 2017

After Grenfell, the UK government faces urgent demands for more regulation and fewer fire service cuts

“It is dangerous. The victims of fire need a timely response or they are going to die. That is what austerity can mean.”Read the full article

City Hall vs the White House: the growing legal fight over US deportations

14 August 2017

City Hall vs the White House: the growing legal fight over US deportations

With many immigrants facing deportation without a lawyer, mayors across the US are mobilising to helpRead the full article

After 35 years of abuses of power, young people in Cameroon want to make their voices heard

28 July 2017

After 35 years of abuses of power, young people in Cameroon want to make their voices heard

“There is a political, economic and social deadlock and it has turned the country into a time bomb. It won’t take much for Cameroon to erupt into violence.”Read the full article

More action is needed to support the world's self-employed workers

6 July 2017

Labour

More action is needed to support the world’s self-employed workers

Jyoti Macwan: Along with organising and demonstrating for their rights, trade unions also need to take a holistic development approach for the betterment of workers.Read the full article

From Palenque to the Buenaventura strike: the long-standing battle of Afro-Colombians

5 July 2017

From Palenque to the Buenaventura strike: the long-standing battle of Afro-Colombians

The civic strike in Buenaventura, during May of this year, and the repression of activists, accused of vandalism by the government, brought the plight of Afro-descendant Colombians into the global spotlight. But what lies behind these recent [...]Read the full article

Land disputes in Vietnam: the social networks mobilise

12 June 2017

Land disputes in Vietnam: the social networks mobilise

Vietnamese living in rural areas are having their land forcibly expropriated. They found an unexpected ally: social networks.Read the full article

Period pains: Menstrual Hygiene Day to raise global awareness on how traditions impact education and employment

26 May 2017

Period pains: Menstrual Hygiene Day to raise global awareness on how traditions impact education and employment

Female absence during their periods is not just the result of deep-rooted cultural beliefs. Poor local water, sanitation and hygiene facilities (WASH) are also factorsRead the full article

Latin American women rise up against ''femigenocide''

15 May 2017