Global Voices by Topics
Tuesday, 28 February ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Ukraine: War Teens
The lives of hundreds of thousands of young people have been shaped by Russia’s confrontation with Ukraine.
Orikhiv: City on the Verge
The few residents who remain in the shattered town await the next offensive, from whichever direction it comes.
Ukraine Will Stand
Despite the severe risks and certain tragedies, the country has assured its dignity and forged a deeper sense of its own identity.
EU Deploys Two-Year Monitoring Mission in Armenia
Brussels commits to reducing border tensions with a longer-term and more robust deployment.
Moroz: “If You Want a Change, Go Out and Make It”
The theatre director who sheltered those fleeing Russian rockets - and continued to make children laugh.
Paevska: “All of Ukraine Supports Volunteers”
Medic who filmed the horrors of Mariupol speaks about helping others and the right of her country to choose its own path.
Musaieva: “Without Courage, Journalism Dies”
The chief editor of Ukrainska Pravda, Ukraine’s oldest online newspaper, on the cost of propaganda and the value of investigating corruption.
Prytula: “It Depends On You”
How an entertainment celebrity raised tens of millions to buy drones for Ukraine.
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Editor's Picks
Kenya: Women Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change
An ongoing drought has served to amplify historic gender inequalities in arid areas of the country.
Philippines: Single Mothers Continue to Fight Stigma
The notion of family is still strongly influenced by rigid norms in this conservative nation.
Ukraine: War Teens
The lives of hundreds of thousands of young people have been shaped by Russia’s confrontation with Ukraine.
Will We See a Sovereign Central Asia?
As Moscow’s grip falters the region is seeing intriguing moves towards collective agreement and integration.
“Justice is Costly, but Also Priceless.”
Head of Nobel peace prize winning NGO tells IWPR that Ukraine must win a “fundamental battle of values”.
Cuba’s LGTBI Community Demands Change
Although discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal, the reality is different.