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How young Ukrainians are fighting for a better future

The power of change — The Ukraine may be locked in a tug of war, but the country’s youth have a mind of their own. They tell photojournalist Monique Jaques why they will never stop pushing for peace.

Written by: Monique Jaques

Activism

Why are the G20 protesters being portrayed as ‘militants’?

Capturing another angle — Challenging the sweeping generalisations made by the global media, photographer Piotr Pietrus shares his shots from the weekend’s G20 riots.

Written by: Dominique Sisley

Activism

Inside Grow Heathrow: the UK’s most famous protest camp

Suburban sanctuary — For the last seven years, Grow Heathrow has been fighting against the expansion of London’s busiest airport. Now – despite its positive impact on the surrounding community – the four-acre eco-squat is facing the threat of closure.

Written by: Charlotte England

Activism

Hundreds of protesters gather to demonstrate against the DUP-Tory coalition

'Women marching to say no more.' — Protesters gathered in Parliament Square last weekend to oppose the Conservative-DUP coalition, chanting for the rights of women, LGBTQ people and those whose lives were lost in Grenfell.

Written by: Biju Belinky / Theo McInnes

Activism

Pissed-off protestors sum up Theresa May in just one sentence

'An absolute shitshow' — On Saturday afternoon, protestors gathered outside Downing Street, angry at the UK's shambolic government and the Tories plan to jump into bed with the backwards DUP.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Reportage

Last night's protest at Grenfell Tower was raw, hurting and angry

We need answers — Following the fatal fire in West London, thousands gathered in the tower's charred out shadow to demand answers, justice and respect.

Written by: Biju Belinky // Michael Segalov // Bex Wade

Activism

Activists from Sisters Uncut have occupied a London women's prison

Reclaiming space — A prison in North London has been occupied by feminist direct action group Sisters Uncut, determined to put domestic violence services at the heart of this general election.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Reportage

At last night's vigil, Manchester stood strong and defiant

A city mourns — Last night thousands of people gathered in Manchester city centre to remember those killed and injured in Monday's attack. Mancunian photographer Olivier Richomme headed down.

Written by: Olivier Richomme // Michael Segalov

Activism

Could immigration detention centres in Britain finally be shut down for good?

Brick by brick, wall by wall — Up to a thousand protestors descended on Yarl's Wood Detention Centre on Saturday to demand the closure of prisons that lock up asylum seekers indefinitely. The calls are growing louder, could their demands soon become a reality?

Written by: Michael Segalov

Activism

São Paulo on shutdown: The day Brazil stood still

Greve Geral — Workers all over the country come together to protest against the weakening of labour laws, met with violent repression by the police.

Written by: Biju Belinky

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