Diyora Shadijanova
Why can't we get anywhere?
In the latest feature from our ‘At What Cost’ series, we look at how a lack of transport infrastructure and investment is condemning millions to a life of inequality and hardship.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
Inside Uzbekistan's burgeoning electronic music scene
In a country with an extensive history of censorship, a new generation of artists are building community and fighting for the freedom of expression.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
Why living 15 minutes from everything is actually good
Where goes the neighbourhood? — The 15-minute city is an urban planning model that has recently found itself at the centre of a bizarre conspiracy about freedom of movement, but millions are already living in them. Is it hell on earth as some fear, or is it, in fact, lovely?
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
Inside the winning fight to stop the Rwanda deportation flights
A campaign led by ex-torture survivors and refugee organisations has left the Tories with no planes left to carry out their callous scheme. Writer Diyora Shadijanova reports on how they won.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
‘Tenants’: how we can tackle Britain's housing emergency
In her new book, Vicky Spratt explores the country’s housing crisis in human terms and calls for radical action to address a broken system.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
Yara Rodrigues Fowler on why hope is a radical act
The author discusses her new novel which takes readers across continents and generations – from the London riots to Brazil's military dictatorship.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
Get rich or lie trying: how deceit drives the influencer economy
From dropshipping, to digital sex work, to MLMs and BBLs, Symeon Brown speaks about his new book investigating the murky world of influencing.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
'Free': a memoir about coming of age in communist Albania
Academic and author Lea Ypi talks to writer Diyora Shadijanova about her vital book documenting a pivotal moment in history and coming to terms with family secrets.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova
Photos capturing overlooked lives in rural Uzbekistan
Hidden stories — Photographer Hassan Kurbanbaev discusses his series documenting the Central Asian country, which aims to shed light on ordinary Uzbeks and to preserve something of the nation‘s rich history.
Written by: Diyora Shadijanova