Culture

Despite a controversial new TV show, Syed Hamad Ali believes literature and cinema could help, rather than hinder, bi-lateral relations.

Filed in: Media Pakistan United States

Nick Harvey considers the role – and the agenda – of the global media in making the news.

Filed in: Africa Conflict Congo Congo, Democratic Republic of Côte d'Ivoire Media Race Society Violence War and Peace

Jamie Kelsey-Fry on young London filmmakers Fully Focused and the beginnings of a powerful youth movement after last summer’s riots.

Filed in: Film Politics United Kingdom

The award-winning author, poet and activist considers herself above all a daughter of the Earth, as she explains to Frank Barat.

Filed in: Culture Indigenous Peoples Women

It’s a game of self-censorship, says Anna Bevan – especially for women.

Filed in: Guatemala Media Women

Tim Gee ponders the pros and cons of raising monuments to radical heroes.

Filed in: Activism Culture United States

An anarcho-thespian performance at the British Museum raises eyebrows – and awareness.

Filed in: Art Corporations Environment

With education losing out to sensationalism, the current balance is all wrong, says Iris Gonzales.

Filed in: Education Media

Xanna Ward-Dixon ponders whether rap music is a bane or benefit to society at the recent Intelligence Squared debate.

Filed in: Music Youth

Producer/Director Katharine Round explains how you can help bring the message about equality to the screen. 

Filed in: Equality Film

Massaging the truth for a good story doesn’t help reshape reality, argues Mgcini Nyoni.

Filed in: Human Rights Media Zimbabwe