By Amnesty International
On 20 May, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the Foreign Agents Law, a regulation that imposes arbitrary restrictions on the right to freedom of association, freedom of expression and the legitimate work of human rights organizations and civil society. The law is based on the concept of “foreign agent” to impose restrictions that […] The post El Salvador deepens siege on civil society appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe
Artist Zoran Cardula from North Macedonia published digital portraits of 120 important historical persons of Aromanian descent, raising awareness about their historic contributions in the region and around the world.
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By Mohsen Javdani, Associate Professor of Economics, School of Public Policy and Urban Studies Program, Simon Fraser University
A heterodox school of economic thought known as modern monetary theory has significant implications for how Canadians understand public debt and deficit spending.
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By Amy Swiffen, Professor, Concordia University
Martin A. French, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Concordia University
This article looks at how crypto platforms really work. Instead of simply being digital marketplaces, these platforms are designed to profit from user losses.
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By Shivangi Mishra, Postdoctoral Associate, Arctic Institute of North America, University of Calgary
Srijak Bhatnagar, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology, Athabasca University
Using fast-evolving DNA-based techniques requires awareness, community buy-in, and, most importantly, trust and respect to tackle urgent challenges in the Arctic.
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Monday, May 26, 2025
After another deadly weekend of Israeli attacks in Gaza, aid teams stressed once again on Monday that the “trickle” of supplies being allowed into the war-torn enclave will not halt famine.
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By Adediran Kayode Ademiju-Bepo, Professor of Drama, Theatre and Film Studies, University of Jos
From the opening credits of the new Netflix six-part series Seven Doors, the viewer is poised for a captivating cinematic experience. An array of sculptures dot the landscape as a montage of scenes unfolds, establishing the back story of the historical epic that is about to be played out.
Femi Adebayo, the actor turned director and producer, had a huge hit in 2023 with the film Jagun Jagun (The…
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By Charles MacRobert, Associate Professor, Stellenbosch University
Talia da Silva Burke, Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, Stellenbosch University
50 million litres of toxic mine waste recently flooded into Zambia’s Kafue River after the dam storing the mine waste collapsed. Mine specialists set out the issues.
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By Hamza Benattia, Prehistory, Universitat de Barcelona
A ritual and funerary landscape is emerging in northwestern Africa, revealing connections with the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Saharan regions.
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By Renata Roma, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center of Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies/Pawsitive Connections Lab, University of Saskatchewan
Christine Yvette Tardif-Williams, Professor, Brock University
As we strive for social equality, it is essential to address hurdles that prevent some people from experiencing the known benefits of spending time or living with a pet.
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