As catastrophe unfolds in Sudan, most of the world continues to turn a blind eye.
As catastrophe unfolds in Sudan, most of the world continues to turn a blind eye.
With Javier Milei’s presidency, human rights, which have been hard won over decades in Argentina, are in danger.
As the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine continue to dominate headlines going into 2024, it’s important to remember the many other crises that are too easily forgotten by the media and neglected by aid donors – often just because of their complexity or their relative lack of geopolitical importance.
From a protest encampment in Islamabad, hundreds of women from Balochistan are demanding the return of their missing loved ones amid staunch government repression.
Latin American leaders are split on Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. But in Chile, the Palestinian diaspora - the largest one outside the Middle East -, Indigenous communities and others have come together to stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Demonstrators waved the Mapuche Wenufoye and Ancient Mapuche flags alongside Palestinian flags, next to a banner that read: “Our resistance has no limits.”
Music has long been a tool for social justice. Its power to inspire social change has not gone unnoticed by oppressive powers in charge. This is evident in Iran’s persecution of artists and singers following the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022, as well as in the "music ban" in Taliban Afghanistan. Other feminist artists have risen across the world to give voice to social movements of freedom and equality, sparking trends on social media and inspiring millions.
France is not a new problem for Africa. Since the 19th century, its stood in the way of the continent’s self-determination. This article offers a thorough historical and economical review of the impacts of French rule and neocolonialism on its ex-colonies independence and development.
As Israel’s assault on Palestine continues, similarities - and conclusions - can be drawn by comparing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israeli ongoing aggression and colonisation of Palestine. Both wars have deepest roots in history than February 24, 2022 for Ukraine, or October 7, 2023 for Palestine. This article strives to describe de diplomatic tensions underlining the silence from Ukrainian authorities on Palestine, and calls for grassroot solidarity between all oppressed people.
Rather than address the root causes of violence, President Nayib Bukele’s prolonged state of emergency militarizes Salvadoran society and exacerbates state persecution of vulnerable communities.
Five grassroots feminist initiatives in five different countries transcend mainstream narratives about women’s rights.
With the war in Ukraine now in its second year, nearly a third of the country’s population has been displaced, including 8 million people who have sought refuge beyond its borders.
International support for the plight of these refugees has been heartening. Nearly 4.5 million Ukrainians having (…)
Addressing social and reproductive justice through a feminist lens could become a means to confront Putin’s regime and challenge Russian militarism
Castillo’s impeachment, mass protests and lethal repression
The political crisis in Peru is getting worse by the day. Since 2016, instability has taken over this South American country. On December 7th, Castillo announced he would dissolve the Congress, which in turned voted him out of office. The political crisis in Peru is severe, mass protests are taking over the country, and are been met with lethal repression.
Every civilization leaves ruins in its wake. These spaces and their poetics offer valuable insights into contemporary struggles and injustices, says Cecilia Enjuto Rangel
"Democracies Under Pressure. Authoritarianism, Repression, Struggles"
You can watch here the roundtable discussing the latest issue of Passerelle Collection Democracies Under Pressure. Authoritarianism, Repression, Struggles, which was held online on Wednesday, May 19th 2021 on ritimo’s PeerTube account.
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Neoliberalism is in crisis but still dominating. Position concerning neoliberalism plays a major political role. We could confirm it recently in all countries of Maghreb and Machrek. After 2011, the new cycle of struggles and revolutions has offered and is still offering great hopes. They (…)
Le Forum Social des Peuples (Canada, 2014)
Résumé en français : Retour sur l’énorme succès du premier rassemblement pour l’organisation du Forum social des Peuples du Canada qui aura lieu en 2014. Ce weekend préparatoire s’est tenu les 26 et 27 janvier à l’Université d’Ottawa et réunissait des représentants de la société civile (…)
Cartographier les Communs d’Athènes et Istanbul
Face aux politiques néolibérales, quel rôle les Communs peuvent-ils jouer ? Des citoyens en Grèce d’abord puis à Istanbul ont décidé d’explorer cette question en cartographiant les Communs. Les cartes en ligne et les vidéos rendent visibles les expériences qui soutiennent la vie quotidienne des (…)
I would like to give here my general assessment of the International Council (IC) question, and its renewal. I am also available to meet with any of the working subgroups depending on their progress and the level of demand.
The preparation of the 2013 WSF will determine the future of the (…)