Justice

The violence and oppression against Palestinians in Gaza and the discrimination and surveillance against migrants trying to cross European borders have more in common than meets the eye. What can transnational grassroots solidarity achieve in the fight against institutionalised violence? Journalist Francesca Spinelli spoke with a Belgian activist of the international Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which has opposed the illegal blockade of Gaza since 2010.

A dominant view of climate justice pushes for richer nations to pay others to “solve” climate change. But this renders climate justice a commodity.

Ugandan activist Patience Nabukalu talks about her experience as a climate activist in the Global South.

Luiza Medeleanu on the history and visions for the future of Europe’s largest ethnic minority.

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

Human rights campaigner Maria Kurinna on documenting and prosecuting Russian crimes in Ukraine.

The collapse of connected storylines calls for new thinking on what binds us.

The Pegasus scandal shows that surveillance in Europe has reached unprecedented levels, a result of technological progress and a lack of oversight.

Student-led action is putting the challenge of decolonisation to KU Leuven and giving marginalised students a voice.

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