Thirty years ago, Thomas Sankara was overthrown and shot after seven years of governing Burkina Faso. Last year, his successor had to hand over power after the biggest protest in recent history.
Category: Society & Culture
Living Without Existing
In a patriarchal social system, many Lebanese women have been denied the right to pass on their nationality to their children and spouses. As a result, some children, among others, are stateless in Lebanon.
Starting again in Your Own Country: The Peruvian Example
Nowadays most people tend to be quite sedentary, however that does not mean that we will not relocate in order to get a “better life” or to assure a “better” future for future generations. The urbanization phenomenon is worldwide and Peruvians have their own reason to move closer to urban centers.
In Search of a Golden Opportunity
Due to financial problems, many seek migration in search for a better opportunity. However, the dream soon seems to be too good to be true and what was expected to be a new opportunity and a solution for their financial problems turns out to be a nightmare.
Collective Weddings to Fight Inequality
Wedding is a costly celebration, and in some societies, the price of a wedding can prevent interclass marriages altogether. Collective marriages funded by organisations or the state are one way out.
Lessons Learned from Chapel Hill
On February 10th this year, three American Muslim students were shot and killed in their own home by a white Atheist male, allegedly over a parking dispute. The shooting is part of a wider phenomenon.
One Step Closer to Gender Equality
As Norwegian government passing a bill that makes military service mandatory for women, the issues of gender inequality seem to be fading
Gender Is Bending and We Should Embrace the Change
Having a gender that matches the ID card can seem like a small issue, but imagine explaining in your job interview, why you seem to be a girl, but have a boy’s first name. Despite a UN resolution to end these circumstances, 34 countries in Europe still discriminate transgender people. This needs to change.
Tourism in North Korea
The North Korean government is gradually changing its policy regarding tourism. We have decided to look at the changes happening in light of this, and examine moral implications of traveling in this secretive state.