Justice
Women Without Weapons: “Rebels With A Cause”
Sexual violence is a weapon of war – yet the unarmed response of Yazidi women in Duhok could change security and peace strategies forever
DUHOK, IRAQ
Justice
Europe
Justice
Russian Cycling Activist Grigory Skarchenko: “We Felt Really Free In The Urban Field Of Politics”
In Irkutsk, he mobilized people to influence local policies for road safety; now based in Leipzig, his urban activism has shifted to bring him back to Russia
IRKUTSK, RUSSIA
Justice
The Horniman Museum In London Is A Welcome Truth Of Our World—to Change It
At this Museum nature and heritage are not explained to make us comfortable. Its honesty evokes active citizenship as people reckon with the exigencies of social justice and climate.
LONDON, UK
Culture
‘There Is No Culture Without Future’: Reina Sofía Museum’s Distinct Vision
A unique collaboration between the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid and its neighbourhood of Lavapiés questions the role of museums in relation to their physical environment.
MADRID, SPAIN
Justice
A Museum’s Stance On The Nazi Legacy Of Its Grounds
The Museum of Egyptian Art was built where a monumental building for the Nazi Party was supposed to stand in Munich. In this city, dealing with the past in public spaces is controversial but the museum hewed to its principle.
MUNICH, GERMANY
Justice
Barcelona Wears Top Manta, True Clothing Made By Illegal People
Top Manta is a brand created by undocumented people off the streets of Barcelona. Its existence dignifies the immigrant community and challenges the image of a tolerant and inclusive city.
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Justice
Meet Las Kellys. Their Cause Redefines Tourism In Barcelona
The policy change affected by Las Kellys to restore the rights of chambermaids in Barcelona opens the debate about ethical tourism to reduce inequality in the city.
BARCELONA, SPAIN
US
Justice
Incarcerated Parents And The Power Of Girls
Parental incarceration leaves a legacy and contributes to overflowing US jails; one group of girls in New Orleans may break the chain
NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA
Justice
Artist And Activist Devin Allen’s Moment In Baltimore
While his camera captures life and race in Baltimore, Devin Allen puts cameras into kids’ hands against gun violence — both in pursuit of social justice
BALTIMORE, MD, USA
Justice
What Happened When Disadvantaged Youth Sail In Manhattan
A sailing program on the Hudson River by a group of amateur sailors can reduce inequality for students in public schools in Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY, USA
Justice
In Brooklyn, A Unique Archive Cares For Social Justice
Filled with all sorts of ephemera, Interference Archive encourages social engagement through the cultural production of social movements.
NEW YORK, NY, USA
Justice
“I Can’t Breathe” Has Entered A New Stage In Minneapolis
Transforming an old building could reverse years of environmental injustice. Would the city of Minneapolis rise to this “now or never” moment?
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA
Justice
Center For Public Secrets: Not Leaving History To Historians Alone
How a grassroots idea becomes a cultural institution and a community weaving a tapestry of untold and neglected histories the city prefers to keep private.
TULSA, OK, USA
Justice
Science, Art And Museums! Connecting Youth In Custody With Academics
How award-winning women in science and art have created a restorative platform for youth in custody through access to museums.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA
Justice
Immediate Concrete Actions In Tulsa Are A Beacon Of Hope For Racial Justice
The Mayor of Tulsa met community activists this week and agreed on specific steps to address police violence and social injustice in the black communities of the city.
TULSA, OK, USA
world
Justice
Black Women Heroines Put An End To Whiteness Of Cycling
Salvador, Bahia’s cycling revolution is grounded in the empowerment of Black women riders. Mobility justice movements in the US take notice.
SALVADOR DE BAHíA - STATE OF BAHIA, BRAZIL
Justice
What South African Paralegals Can Teach To Make Human Rights True To People
In South African cities a long tradition of community-based paralegal offices operating from garages, churches, and schools provide equal access to justice and real hope to thrive in low-income neighbourhoods.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA