Prospects for Revolution in Africa’s 55 Countries
An overview of the current political situation in 55 African countries shows that many movements are making gains in the struggle against authoritarianism.
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UN Security Council Members: Preaching World Peace by Day, Peddling Lethal Weapons by Night
The world’s five largest arms exporters in 2014–18 were the United States, Russia, France, Germany and China. Together, they accounted for a hefty 75 percent of the total volume of arms exports during that period.
Mapping the Feminist Struggles in India
While many positive changes, vis-à-vis women, have taken taken place, including universal primary education, rising legal literacy, and reservations for women at the level of local government, women in India continue to face serious challenges, including those determined by their caste and religious backgrounds.
Judging the U.S. for its War Crimes: Chelsea Manning’s Bravery
“I want people to see the truth, regardless of who they are. Because without information, you cannot make informed decisions as a public.” - Chelsea Manning
Organizing Against Sexual Violence in India: An Interview with Soni Sori
For her work to get justice for survivors of rape by security forces and the police, Soni Sori received the 2018 Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. In this interview, she talks about why the state wants to erase Adivasi identity. "We have to keep fighting," she explains. "If we choose to be mute spectators, it would be the victory of evil and injustice."
Sexual Assault Survivors March to End Gender Violence in India
In an historic first, thousands of people participated in a 10,000-kilometer long Dignity March across India to raise awareness about sexual violence, bring an end to stigma faced by survivors, and highlight the barriers women and children face in accessing justice.