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The women taking on France’s femicide problem

‘This is an emergency’ — The nameless movement has been plastering urgent messages on walls across the country, to draw attention to a rising tide of violence again women: ‘Our objective is simple: for the deaths to stop.’

  • Activism
  • Peter Yeung

On the frontlines with Germany’s eco-activists

Off-Grid Apocalypse — Deep within a forest on the outskirts of Germany, a small army of activists is fighting to protect a 12,000-year-old natural resource from being destroyed. As photographer Néha Hirve found out, it’s a battle that feels like waiting for the end of the world to come.

  • Activism
  • Néha Hirve

#Climatestrike: our house is on fire, it’s time to act like it

The world takes action — Today, millions left their homes, schools and workplaces to go on Global Climate Strike. Writer Ben Smoke and photographer Theo McInnes joined the crowds in London.

  • Activism
  • Ben Smoke

50 years on: the enduring legacy of Young Lords Party

Puerto Rican activism — The activist group fought to empower Puerto Rican, Latinx and other colonised communities in the US. Half a century on, and their fight is far from over.

  • Activism
  • Miss Rosen

The story behind London’s most radical design studio

Paddington Printshop — From anti-landlord housing struggles, to socialist activism: the Paddington Printshop designed the aesthetic of rebellion in the 20th century.

  • Art
  • Jacob Charles Wilson

Hate your job? Why not join a complaints choir

Sing away the pain — From cramped offices to crumbling public services: the Complaints Choir wants to turn people’s problems with work into song. But is it really effective?

  • Activism
  • Emily Reynolds

Blackpool's anti-frackers are standing their ground

Frack off — As fracking continues to cause tremors across Lancashire, local residents have decided they need to take action. We asked Blackpool's anti-fracking campaigners what we can do to stop the drills.

  • Activism
  • Huck

How Carrie Goldberg turned litigation into an act of protest

Nobody’s victim — The formidable US lawyer has helped countless women in the fight against gendered violence, online stalking and revenge porn. Now, in a new book, she’s sharing her story.

  • Activism
  • B. Cartmell

The joy of protest: how modern activists are beating burnout

Frontline optimism — Sometimes pushing for change can lead to despair. But it’s in the face of anxiety that activists are discovering a tonic for fights that may otherwise feel fruitless: the thrill of a concerted effort.

  • Activism
  • Emily Reynolds

Beirut protestors hold concert against LGBTQ censorship

Music is louder — After Mashrou’ Leila had a gig cancelled following pressure from ‘homophobic’ Christian groups, thousands flocked to The Palace Beirut to take action.

  • Activism
  • Alexander Durie

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