Global Voices by Topics
Ukraine's Path to Europe Depends on Trade
Kyiv will have to wait for significant breakthroughs in its journey to accession.
The Story of a Ukrainian Sniper
Frontline soldier became a symbol of how women are part of the military efforts to combat the Russian invasion.
The Fight Continues
Billions around the world embody the power and potential of change, but the struggle remains long.
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.
Nagorny Karabakh’s Female Deminers
The region has the highest per capita rate in the world of accidents due to unexploded ordnance.
Surrogacy on the Rise in the South Caucasus
As the practice thrives, experts warn that oversight is crucial to ensure protection and prevent exploitation.
Central Asia: Fighting, Inside and Outside the Ring
Women who dream of taking on combat disciplines have to first defy conservative traditions.
Kyrgyz President’s Secret Meeting with Predecessors Causes Controversy
Critics deem mysterious summit, presented as a gesture of unity, as simply a populist move.
Global Voices
Editor's Picks
Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.