May 10, 2012 | Aunohita Mojumdar
Emotional trauma is perhaps the single largest unreported fallout of Afghanistan’s brutal wars. This interactive theatre project aims to help the survivors cope with violence, even when facing social restrictions.
May 9, 2012 | Siobhan Warrington
Mexico is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist today. Siobhan talks to Peace Brigades International about the new law to protect human rights defenders and journalists.
May 4, 2012 | Kaidia Samaké
Kaidia explains the urgent matters that the new Mali government must attend to – the economy, education and hunger.
May 2, 2012 | Soumaïla T Diarra
A new ‘Family Code’ law, passed earlier this year in Mali, has dashed hopes of increasing women’s rights in the strongly patriarchal West African country
Apr 30, 2012 | Bhan Sahu
Bhan Sahu blogs about a new campaign she is organising, helping those who are being displaced from fertile farmland to make room for 34 thermal power plants.
Mar 29, 2012 | Mary Madiga
Mary Madiga blogs about how she became involved in politics and her dedication to democracy.
Mar 14, 2012 | Takhelchangbam Ambravati
Ambra’s support group is helping a young girl who became the victim of ‘mob justice’ after a Manipur policeman’s suicide put her in the firing line.
Mar 7, 2012 | Stella Paul
Meet Mary Madiga as the newest contributor to our Voices from the Ground blog. Mary Madiga, 39, is a Dalit social activist in Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh state in southern India.
Feb 22, 2012 | Ana Aranha
The Brazilian government claims destruction of the Amazon has fallen to its lowest level in 23 years. But environmental activists continue to be threatened and killed by loggers. Ana Aranha met one woman forced into hiding by assassins.
Feb 15, 2012 | Divya Gupta
A new Save the Children report claims that half of all children in India are stunted from malnutrition, with many going without food entirely. Divya Gupta visited tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh to discover what it means not to have enough food.