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‘The Sigh of the Earth’: Fragments from communities overlooked after Venezuela’s earthquakes
12+ hour, 20+ min ago (489+ words) This article is part of the Special Coverage “Inside Venezuela’s Earthquake Disaster,” where we examine the aftermath of the earthquakes, share stories from the ground, and explore the human impact, recovery efforts, and challenges facing affected communities. As news media…...
A mosque built by a transgender person raises questions about faith and belonging in Pakistan · Global Voices
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (807+ words) Rajab Ali decorating their mosque in Okara, Punjab. Image by the author. Used with permission. In 2018, Pakistan’s parliament passed the Transgender Persons Act. The law grants transgender people equal rights and access to public spaces, including places of worship. The…...
The Herat arrests are a defining moment of Taliban repression in Afghanistan
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (949+ words) Women in Afghanistan. Screenshot from the video ‘Two Killed in Rare Afghanistan Protest Against Taliban Women’s Rights Crackdown in Herat‘ from India Global Today‘s YouTube channel. Fair use. Since August 2021, the systematic dismantling of women’s rights in Afghanistan has…...
Chadian environmental activist Hindou Oumarou: ‘AI governance must respect Indigenous peoples’ · Global Voices
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (910+ words) Ibrahim says AI has the potential to support, rather than replace, Indigenous peoples’ knowledge. She gives a positive example in Chad, where participatory mapping, satellite data and predictive AI tools have helped anticipate drought and protect herders’ migration routes. Image:…...
Conflict-displaced women facing growing risk of sexual violence in eastern DRC
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (995+ words) This article by Katembo Mbuto Victoire was originally published on Icicongo on December 12, 2024. It has been republished on Global Voices as part of a content partnership agreement. Since the 1990s, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been rocked by…...
What it is like to run a business as a woman in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (599+ words) Women in Afghanistan. Screenshot from the video ‘Women’s rights being rolled back in Afghanistan – BBC News’ on the BBC News YouTube channel. Fair use. Since the occupation of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban has been actively violating people’s human rights…...
The bleak picture of how Indigenous youth are treated in Australia’s justice system
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (915+ words) A protester holding a sign that reads “10-year-olds are not criminals.” Screenshot from Amnesty International Australia YouTube video ‘Kids Need Better’ This post is part of Global Voices’ August 2026 Spotlight series, “Indigenous Rights.” This series offers insight into the lives…...
More than a month after Venezuela’s earthquakes: ‘I’m not leaving here until my son is found’
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (841+ words) This article was originally published by Redsonadoras on July 24, 2026. An edited version is republished by Global Voices with permission, as part of the Special Coverage “Inside Venezuela’s Earthquake Disaster,” where we examine the aftermath of the earthquakes, share stories from…...
In Japan, Ryūkyūan Indigenous claim hindered by U.S. military bases in Okinawa · Global Voices
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (823+ words) A number of Ryukyuans performed their traditional songs at the People's Forum NYC on April 26, 2026. Screenshot from the event's Livestream on the People's Forum NTY's YouTube channel. This post is part of Global Voices’ August 2026 Spotlight series, “Indigenous Rights.” This…...
Cocoa farmers in southeast Cameroon are adapting to EU regulations, but they still want a fair price
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (877+ words) They are aware that a European Union regulation on deforestation-free cocoa will be implemented next year, and are trying to adapt despite doubts about whether the price will rebound. EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) mandates that certain products, including all cocoa…...