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The young filmmaker defying a corrupt movie industry in style

Cinema's lone wolf — Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat has delivered a scathing critique of her home country - and our tendency to run with the pack - with a dreamlike masterpiece.

  • Culture
  • Alex King

The women riding to freedom in Afghanistan

No limits — Despite widespread corruption, violence and traditionally oppressive views, the girls and women of Afghanistan are cycling their way out of inequality. Author, activist and cyclist Shannon Galpin has been with them every step of the way.

  • Bike
  • Steven Turner

Video: PJ Harvey album trailer shot in Kosovo, D.C., and London

The Hope Six Demolition Project — PJ Harvey shares two new songs and announces new album date.

  • Music
  • Joshua Gabert-Doyon

Video: Skateistan's new year's resolution is to bring skateboards to kids everywhere

Become a 'Citizen of Skateistan' — Groundbreaking NGO Skateistan has shown how skateboarding can be a force for social change in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa. Now they need your help to keep moving forward.

  • Skate
  • Alex King

Skateboarding is empowering girls in Afghanistan

Exhibition: Skate Girls of Kabul — Saatchi Gallery photo-exhibition features striking images of Afghan girls learning how to skate as part of the Skateistan project.

  • Top Picks
  • Robin Nierynck

Shamsia Hassani

Women on Walls — Afghanistan’s only female street artist is on a solo quest for women’s equality.

  • Why I do what I do
  • Ricardo Miguel Vieira

Skateistan

Keep It Rolling — Help non-profit skate coaching organisation Skateistan continue to empower Afghan and Cambodian youth through skateboarding.

  • Activism
  • HUCK HQ

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