The World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations World Food Programme has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its work in the fight against hunger.
The dark secret of extrajudicial killings in Bangladesh
Protests against extradjudicial killings at the hands of police were attacked, further propagating a climate of impunity and fear in Bangladesh.
Black Lives Matter, what statues have been removed and why
While the Black Lives Matter movement aims to bring an end to systemic racism, the removal of statues in the US, UK and Europe has drawn controversy.
Black Lives Matter’s Trahern Crews shines a light on Minneapolis and racism
Black Lives Matter spokesperson Trahern Crews tells us about Minneapolis, the US city that has become a symbol of racism, police brutality and inequality.
Indigenous Chief Allan Adam beaten and arrested in Canada
A video shows the violent arrest of indigenous Chief Allan Adam, who was beaten by two Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers.
Venezuelan refugees caught between coronavirus and the desire to return home
Venezuelan refugees are vulnerable to the worsening outbreak in South America: while coronavirus doesn’t discriminate, it does affect some people more than others.
Protests for George Floyd, killed by police in Minneapolis (2)
Protests following the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man killed by police in Minneapolis on 25th May 2020.
Protests for George Floyd, killed by police in Minneapolis (1)
Protests following the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man killed by police in Minneapolis on 25th May 2020.
Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage: Alexandra and Dunia tie the knot
Costa Rica celebrated its first same-sex marriage when two women, Alexandra Quiros and Dunia Araya, celebrated their wedding: an “extraordinary moment”.
A historic win for the Ashaninka of Brazil as they receive compensation for deforestation on their land
On top of a 2.4 million dollar compensation, the indigenous Ashaninka people will receive an official apology from the companies who deforested their lands in the 1980s.