Pollution and over-development caused by mass tourism could see Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park moved from UNESCO’s World Heritage List to its List of World Heritage in Danger this June.Read the full article
Experts estimate that China could become the biggest Christian country in the world over the next few years. However, most practitioners reject the country’s state-sanctioned churches, which they accuse of serving the Communist Party of China’s interests and [...]Read the full article
The village of Vardø, in the Norwegian Arctic, with a population of little more than 200 at the time, saw as many as 70 witchcraft trials between 1601 and 1663. Steilneset, the striking memorial for those executed, is a global reference for historians and activists calling for a respectful and [...]Read the full article
Since 2008, Afghanistan has had copyright laws to protect the rights of authors, composers, artists and researchers – but only on paper. In real life, implementation of these laws is minimal.Read the full article
"It is unfortunate that because of poverty and illiteracy, people look at superstition as a way to escape from that poverty."Read the full article
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
“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
“Turks, Kurds, Iraqis and Iranians should all be pressing their governments to use water as a tool for sustainable peace between communities rather than in ways that create conflict. Big dams are a threat to cultural heritage and to peace.”Read the full article
“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
The Matagi, unlike most modern hunters, do not view hunting as a sport or recreational activity. They believe they can hunt because the Deity of the Mountains allows it, and, in return, they have to act with a sense of utmost reverence for the natural [...]Read the full article
For the Matagi, the Japanese black bear and the mountains are sacred. Their immense knowledge of the environment makes them fundamental to the conservation of local ecosystems. Although it may seem contradictory, they argue that they play a vital role in maintaining a healthy balance between [...]Read the full article
“We, who were enslaved, give art back to the world.”Read the full article
