
In 2019, 474 Turkish women were killed on account of their gender – or over a woman per day. True numbers are likely higher, taking into account unreported deaths and murders that are regularly disguised as suicides. In just one year, femicide increased by 29% in Turkey, and it is at
by Nina Keese
Clarence Ford is a Policy Research Associate at the Burns Institute where he focuses on developments in research, legislation, and analyzes data to understand the impact of legislation and the justice system to people of color. Having had experience of being incarcerated, and receiving his education from the University of
by Nalini ShenoyTHE #ENDSARS PROTESTS EXPLAINED: It’s been difficult to begin to explain the protests to anybody, at least from my point of view, because what we were protesting against was inhumane, it’s not something that should happen in a civilized society. I mean, even the ancient romans only put
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Roman Bondarenko, the man who was beaten by unknown men in civilian clothes, died from the severe injuries on November 12th. He was 31. Roman was a painter, who graduated from Belarus State Academy of Art, he was also in the special task forces in unit 3214. Roman lived with
by Dmitry PakTo the Mayor’s Office of Los Angeles, My name is Meron, and I am a reporter with Raise the Voices, an advocacy journalism organization. I am writing to you to discuss the unjust killing of Ezell Ford and the inaction following his death. On August 11th, 2014, Ezell Ford,
by Meron KassaProtests in Chile 2019, Santiago, Chile. Carlos Figueroa. On October 25th, a referendum will be held in Chile for the possibility of a change in the constitution that was written during Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship in 1980. Although it has been 30 years since the Chilean government switched from
by storiesOpen Letters, Police Violence, Uncategorized An Open Letter to the Wichita City Council and the Wichita Police Department To: The Wichita Kansas City Council and The Wichita Police Department Hello, I am a reporter with Raise the Voices, and advocacy journalism organization. I am writing to discuss the case of
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Maria Kalesnikava is a Belarusian musician and political activist, who is a member of the Coordination Council Presidium which was formed in 2020 as a result of 2020 Belarusian post-election protests. Two actions have changed the life of Maria: the first one – to endorse the opposition candidate for the president
by Dmitry Pak
In 2019, 474 Turkish women were killed on account of their gender – or over a woman per day. True numbers are likely higher, taking into account unreported deaths and murders that are regularly disguised as suicides. In just one year, femicide increased by 29% in Turkey, and it is at
by Nina Keese
Authors: Analis Rossi and Alejandra Vergara A In Gaza, where the soil is dry and the future uncertain, Gaza Sky Geeks is planting seeds of transformation. With laptops instead of shovels and codes instead of crops, they are cultivating a new kind of harvest, one that brings new opportunities, hope,

By: Alejandra Vergara A The morning sun in Gaza no longer carries the promise of a new day, but merely the opportunity to survive another day. For Ahmed Al-Sharif, a 25-year-old from Nuseirat Camp, the sun was once a quiet invitation to paint, to laugh with family, to build a

The 27-page report, “The Civil War in Sudan: Actors, Impacts, and the Humanitarian Crisis,” documents the deepening humanitarian crisis resulting from Sudan’s civil conflict, compounded by a network of both domestic and international actors. With minimal accountability, powerful entities—such as the

Maria Kalesnikava is a Belarusian musician and political activist, who is a member of the Coordination Council Presidium which was formed in 2020 as a result of 2020 Belarusian post-election protests. Two actions have changed the life of Maria: the first one – to endorse the opposition candidate for the president
Written by Starlene Parris & Kasey Michaud Approximately 15% of all people living in state prisons experience a serious mental illness. What happens to these people? They are left to rot in prison, fighting against their own minds and a broken system they don’t fully understand. If you are

In 2019, 474 Turkish women were killed on account of their gender – or over a woman per day. True numbers are likely higher, taking into account unreported deaths and murders that are regularly disguised as suicides. In just one year, femicide increased by 29% in Turkey, and it is at
by Nina Keese
Clarence Ford is a Policy Research Associate at the Burns Institute where he focuses on developments in research, legislation, and analyzes data to understand the impact of legislation and the justice system to people of color. Having had experience of being incarcerated, and receiving his education from the University of
by Nalini ShenoyTHE #ENDSARS PROTESTS EXPLAINED: It’s been difficult to begin to explain the protests to anybody, at least from my point of view, because what we were protesting against was inhumane, it’s not something that should happen in a civilized society. I mean, even the ancient romans only put
by stories
Roman Bondarenko, the man who was beaten by unknown men in civilian clothes, died from the severe injuries on November 12th. He was 31. Roman was a painter, who graduated from Belarus State Academy of Art, he was also in the special task forces in unit 3214. Roman lived with
by Dmitry PakTo the Mayor’s Office of Los Angeles, My name is Meron, and I am a reporter with Raise the Voices, an advocacy journalism organization. I am writing to you to discuss the unjust killing of Ezell Ford and the inaction following his death. On August 11th, 2014, Ezell Ford,
by Meron KassaProtests in Chile 2019, Santiago, Chile. Carlos Figueroa. On October 25th, a referendum will be held in Chile for the possibility of a change in the constitution that was written during Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship in 1980. Although it has been 30 years since the Chilean government switched from
by storiesOpen Letters, Police Violence, Uncategorized An Open Letter to the Wichita City Council and the Wichita Police Department To: The Wichita Kansas City Council and The Wichita Police Department Hello, I am a reporter with Raise the Voices, and advocacy journalism organization. I am writing to discuss the case of
by stories
Maria Kalesnikava is a Belarusian musician and political activist, who is a member of the Coordination Council Presidium which was formed in 2020 as a result of 2020 Belarusian post-election protests. Two actions have changed the life of Maria: the first one – to endorse the opposition candidate for the president
by Dmitry Pak