As Pride Month approaches, 1.5 million Sri Lankans continue to fight against the longstanding criminalisation of homosexuality.
Read MoreA Guide to Hiking the Camino De Santiago
Stretching across Europe and concluding in Spain, the Camino de Santiago is a historic pilgrimage route that continues to attract visitors worldwide with its religious, cultural, and health experiences.
Read MoreGreta Thunberg Sets Sail to Gaza to Raise Awareness
As Israel’s blockade threatens famine, Thunberg and other activists launch a civilian flotilla with humanitarian aid, in protest.
Read MoreHow IVF Could Get Rhinos Off the Endangered Animal List
Before Sudan died in 2018, scientists collected his sperm in hopes of developing an embryo that would carry on the species. In December 2019, eggs from Najin and Fatu were harvested and sent to the same lab as Sudan’s sperm. It is here that scientists toyed with the idea of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for rhinos.
Read MoreGlobal Pride Amid Rising Hostility Toward LGBTQ+ Communities
LGBTQ+ Pride has grown massively in scale and support since its emergence, but many cities around the world have either maintained or enacted threatening legislation undermining the event.
Read MoreThe Ethical Questions Surrounding “Dark Tourism”
“Dark tourism” attracts modern visitors to horrific sites, from concentration camps to war memorials, to view historical atrocities.
Read MoreCartoonists Under Fire: The Fight for Free Expression in India
Political cartoonists in India are facing legal threats and online abuse for criticizing the government, revealing how satire itself is now under siege.
Read MoreSweeps of Homeless Encampments in the US Intensify After Supreme Court Ruling
Since the Supreme Court ruling, Grants Pass v. Johnson, upended protections for the unhoused, sweeping of homeless encampments has drastically increased.
Read More7 Must-See Natural Wonders of the Czech Republic
Alongside the renowned architecture, the Czech Republic has an array of natural wonders that nature-loving travelers can explore.
Read MorePeruvian Farmer Loses Climate Case, But Sets Global Precedent
Saúl Luciano Lliuya sued the German energy company RWE for damages to his home related to climate change. He lost, but the case is still considered a win for environmental activists.
Read MoreOff the Beaten Path: 10 Places to Escape Overtourism
In a travel-hungry world, it’s time to celebrate lesser-known treasures while prioritizing eco-consciousness, intimacy and crowd-free escapes.
Read MorePeru’s Floating Islands
The Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca are man-made reed constructions in an Indigenous Quechua community.
Read MoreWear Once, Waste Always: The Hidden Toll of Festival Fashion
Festival fashion is fast, flashy and overwhelmingly disposable.
Read MoreGeneration Z Quits Vaping for the Congo
Rampant child labor in the Congo has ignited an ethical social movement among Generation Z.
Read MoreInternational Students Put at Risk by Harvard Ban
The Trump administration’s ban on admitting international students to Harvard leaves them in uncertainty amid First Amendment violations and poses concerns to all international students in the US.
Read MoreThe Mother Activists Searching for Justice in Mexico
In response to drug cartel violence and lack of government action, the Madres Buscadoras, “searching mothers”, of Mexico have taken an imperative step forward in searching for their disappeared loved ones.
Read MorePaved Roads Not Necessary: Mongolian Road Trip
See temples, ride camels and enjoy desert views across the country.
Read MoreSami Life in Scandinavia: An Indigenous Journey Through Reindeer Lands and Joik
A winter journey through where cultural traditions such as reindeer herding, joik and land rights endure amid growing climate and industrial pressures.
Read MoreFrom Ruins to Riviera: The Perfect Summer in Albania
From its pristine beaches to its mountains and UNESCO world heritage sites, Albania is Europe’s most underrated Summer-holiday destination.
Read MoreThe Hidden Climate Cost of Namibia and Botswana’s Oil Refinery
Energy independence for southern Africa could boost local economies, but oil refinery aspirations hold a hidden cost, contributing to greater climate issues.
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