Special Coverages
A region on the brink: The global implications of the war on Gaza
Despite global calls for a ceasefire, Israel’s war on Gaza persists, deepening the severe humanitarian crisis and risking the eruption of a regional war.
Ukraine’s war spans four continents
Ukraine is approaching its fourth winter under Russia’s full-scale invasion since February 24, 2022. As the war becomes increasingly internationalized, how is Ukraine perceived in Global Majority societies at this crucial moment?
Forever is gone, forever: Syria after the dictatorship
The phrase “forever is gone, forever” is not just a declaration of the dictatorship’s end; it is a promise to future generations that Syria’s darkest days are behind it.
Global Climate Justice Fellowship
The Global Climate Justice Fellowship partners independent Sinophone journalists and journalists from Central Asia, Francophone Africa, and Latin America to assess the role of China in mitigating the global climate crisis.
Latest stories
Digital didactic materials to strengthen Tzeltal writing
Juan Carlos Gómez is a bilingual teacher committed to preserving the Tzeltal language through education. Throughout his career, he has specialized in creating educational resources for children. Discover his story as part of the Mayan Languages Digital Activism Program!
Internet outages and blocks in Latin America in 2024
From Cuba to Brazil, blackouts or the blocking of social media affected the connectivity of the Latin American continent.
Cameroonian journalist revisits the 2010–2011 Ivorian political crisis in a documentary
Côte d’Ivoire has endured numerous violent political crises and is only just recovering from the 2010–2011 crisis, which is the subject of a documentary revisiting the events of that period.
A year of elections and digital repression in South Asia: 2024 in focus
This summary of Global Voices' 2024 South Asia coverage highlights how governments introduced measures to tighten control over online spaces amid elections and political unrest.
How is former US president Jimmy Carter remembered in China and Taiwan?
In mainland China, Jimmy Carter is often called “an old friend of China” as he played a pivotal role in establishing the diplomatic relations between the US and the PRC.
Reclaiming the future of technology through art, imagining, and lived experiences
How can marginalised voices reframe their own stories and reclaim power through imaginative future-making? This interview explores the intersections of technology, colonialism, and art as tools for political participation and liberation.
Interview with author of the webcomic Lucy the Necromancer, Damjan Mihailov
"It’s about taking something most people see as taboo and turning it upside down, which makes it funny. I’m honestly tired of subjects people find taboo."
Data Narratives Civic Media Observatory: Country Reports
The reports examined the complexities of the data governance landscape across the five countries through the lens of the data narratives and counter-narratives that shape conversations in each country.
Namesakes in Gaza: Carrying the martyrs with us in diaspora
The first time I checked, in November 2023, there were 19 of me killed — later that number grew to over 50 known killed Safas, ranging from ages 1 to 82.
What Russian soldiers wrote to their loved ones before their death
Holod Magazine published final messages that some Russian soldiers sent to their loved ones before dying and descriptions of the deceased provided by their relatives
How the UN Cybercrime Convention 2023 can pose a threat to human rights defenders and exiled journalists
The convention must include mandatory dual criminality clauses, respect human rights safeguards, establishing that no cooperation will be provided in cases that could result in violations of fundamental rights.
Many deaths under Brazil’s military dictatorship were not politicized, says historian
Historian Lucas Pedretti's new book analyzes what was left unfinished and still haunts Brazil's democracy 40 years after the end of the military dictatorship.
Christianity's impact on Chepang Indigenous spirituality in Nepal
As young people in Nepal's Indigenous Chepang community convert to Christianity, many Indigenous spiritual practices and traditions are being lost, leading to tension within the community.
South Africa’s air pollution crisis: Contributing factors and solutions
The South African High Court ruled that the poor air quality violates citizens' constitutional right to an environment that is safe for their health and well-being.
Greek state suppresses peaceful protestors commemorating 2008 police killing of a boy
On December 6, Greek police intervened in demonstrations commemorating the death of a 15-year-old boy fatally shot by police back on December 6, 2008. The intervention led to the arrests of over 100 people.
The rise of compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel in Nigeria
Nigeria, one of Africa's largest producers of natural gas, has proven gas reserves of 206.53 trillion cubic feet as of 2021. However, the infrastructure for compressed natural gas remains limited.
Year in review: Climate justice remained a pressing issue for the Caribbean in 2024
Nearly 40 percent of Caribbean-based Global Voices stories this year were about the environment: a look back at some of the climate-focused posts that defined the past year across the archipelago.
Exploring the longstanding cultural tug-of-war between Thailand and Cambodia
While state-to-state relations are mostly positive, under the surface Thai and Cambodian citizens have been playing a game of cultural tug-of-war — with each laying claim to shared historical traditions.
Exploring the depths of Nepali poetry: A conversation with poet Bhupeen
In an email interview, poet Bhupeen Khadka shared insights into his literary path, poetry's social impact, and Nepali poetry's evolving role in global literature.
Kusturizatsiya: One word that explains Kyrgyzstan’s fight against economic crimes
The term is a combination of the Kyrgyz word “kusturuu” (to induce vomit) and the Russian suffix “-zatsiya,” which is used at the end of words to describe a process.
How to stop battery-operated rickshaws from causing new problems on Dhaka's roads
The rapid rise of makeshift battery-powered rickshaws and government bans has sparked controversy, highlighting challenges in regulation and raising concerns about employment issues in Bangladesh.
