Violence against women in Peru, the story of Marleny Estrada Bolivar
Violence against women in Peru has increased as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns as they have been confined to abusive households.
The family of Joys Estefani Qqueccaño, a disappeared woman in Peru
The family of Joys Estefani Qqueccaño, a disappeared woman in Peru, struggle to find her.
Will a law punishing sexual violence with death solve Bangladesh’s rape epidemic?
Bangladesh adopts the death penalty as punishment for rape following widespread protests, but other solutions to systemic sexual violence are needed.
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.