Activism

Uzma Falak speaks to a teenage cyber-activist about a campaign to censor the web with blocks, threats and virtual honey traps.

Filed in: Activism India Internet Kashmir

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

Filed in: Activism Culture United States

A young documentary maker explores how community anger at the police helped spark the unrest that swept through England last August.

Filed in: Activism United Kingdom

David Ransom’s community of boat people were under threat, but their defiance has secured their future, for now.

Filed in: Activism United Kingdom

Plays inspired by first-hand experiences of disability benefit assessments target the Paralympics’ dodgiest sponsor. Report by Amy Hall.

Filed in: Activism Disability United Kingdom

Tim Gee witnesses a move from symbolic action to grassroots solidarity work.

Filed in: Activism United States

As thousands protest in Madrid against mining subsidy cuts, Alan Hughes argues we should all resist reckless austerity measures.

Filed in: Activism Mining Spain

Protesters have taken to the streets of Istanbul after dozens are imprisoned during a major police crackdown on union activists.

Filed in: Activism Human Rights Trade Unions Turkey

A 30-year struggle has finally led to victory for the Grandmothers of the Disappeared. Libby Powell reports.

Filed in: Activism Argentina Human Rights

Tim Gee hits US bookshops to promote Counterpower: Making Change Happen.

Filed in: Activism

NGOs and campaign groups lament a disappointing conference but draw hope from beyond the conference walls. 

Filed in: Activism Environment