Posted on: April 4th, 2011 by iainmarlow | No Comments
The solidarity and community organization during the days of uncertainty following Egypt’s well-publicized protests were an echo of forms of activism already common in urban Middle Eastern settings.
Posted on: August 1st, 2010 by iainmarlow | No Comments
These are men who make hundreds of trips a week, up and down the steep winding trail, ferrying literal bags of rocks on their heads in weather that hits 35 degrees every day.
Posted on: July 25th, 2010 by iainmarlow | No Comments
It’s not the best time to be gay in East Africa: Everything from homophobic gangs to homophobic legislation are making life unlivable in several African states. Fortunately, at least, it’s getting people to talk.
Posted on: July 25th, 2010 by iainmarlow | No Comments
China’s alternative arts scene is vibrant and thriving. But it is hamstrung by the lack of avenues to exploit and encourage new and existing art, Review Editor Laura Fitch writes. This is changing. But slowly.
Posted on: June 27th, 2010 by iainmarlow | No Comments
In the heart of the Philippines, in a place called Cebu City, thousands of families live off the garbage.
Posted on: April 11th, 2010 by iainmarlow | No Comments
It’s hard enough to figure out what Canada’s development aid is doing in Ecuador. But following the money is going to get even harder, since the development assistance from Canada is being stopped. Brett Popplewell reports.
Posted on: March 31st, 2010 by iainmarlow | No Comments
The program started to convince girls that menstruation wasn’t embarrassing enough to miss school. It grew. Then they started speaking up. Writing poetry about rape. And accusing the teachers. Cynthia Vukets reports.