Social Movements

Martin Vrba explains why privatised water cannot bring about the resilience needed to face a warming world.

Fairness needs to be at the heart of Europe’s social policies and its fight against climate change.

As the climate crisis intensifies on the African continent, we look at the rich history of intersectional environmentalism of the continent. 

Throughout its history, the environmental protest movement in Poland has overcome many obstacles to become a unifying force for change.

Beneath the facade of reforms, Orbán’s education policies deepen inequalities and place schools at the whims of Fidesz’ power.

Maria Montessori’s pioneering work on children’s minds offers insights into creating nurturing classrooms and societies.

Andrea Pető and Éric Fassin on the “culture wars” and the conservative attack on academic freedom.

Ioana Banach on imagining a Romanian education system that could provide an alternative to emigration and poverty.

Facing unsustainable pressure and a lack of resources and decent working conditions, academics and students in the UK are taking action.

Reversing the 1973 precedent for abortion rights isn’t a return, but a rupture for American society and beyond.