activism

Women at the frontline of Taiwan’s democratic renewal

From homemakers to activists, Taiwanese women have taken to the streets to protect their democracy from Beijing’s influence. Their movement is reshaping both the nation’s politics and the meaning of...

When you come from outside, you approach things differently

Finnish street art’s unconventional champion talks about breaking norms, building bridges and giving walls a second life Jouni Väätänen, better known as Mr. Purkutaide, has made a career out of...

One must cultivate one’s own garden

In a working-class suburb of Paris, a decades-old allotment area is under threat. The fight to save the Jardins ouvriers des Vertus is more than just a tussle between gardeners...

Today, Hope Lies with the People

A Thai political activist reflects on the movement’s highs and lows since the 2020 protests, and why he believes that change – however slowly – is coming In the fading...

From Behind the Digital Curtain

In Indonesia’s digital shadows, LGBTQ+ voices are being hacked, harassed and silenced – often with the law’s blessing. In the dark corners of Makassar’s digital sphere, where anonymity should be...

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