The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Armenia for failing to address homophobic publications by local authorities. Fourteen Armenian activists, who are involved in human rights, including LGBTQ+ rights, brought the case against the state over a derogatory article…
Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has made headlines after posting a birthday message to his boyfriend, revealing he is the first active professional male player to come out as gay. While Reis da Silva has been open…
Fifi Bauma and Queen Mwanze are two women battling for peace in a war-torn region of Eastern Congo. Bauma, a fighter in the Wazalendo militia, confronts M23 rebels with arms, while Mwanze advocates for change through peaceful activism and protests….
In a special podcast series, prominent Dutch personalities reflect on significant moments from the first 25 years of this millennium. NOS anchor Rob Trip discusses news events including the 9/11 attacks and the murder of Pim Fortuyn. Musician Yousef Gnaoui,…
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, tens of thousands of Syrians took to the streets celebrating with the opposition flag, marking a significant shift in national identity. Regime flags are being burned, and images of the Assad family are…
Gisèle Pelicot expressed her deep disappointment with the sentences handed down in her rape case during a press statement outside the Avignon courthouse. While the primary suspect received a maximum 20-year sentence, many others received lesser penalties, inciting outrage among…
The climate group Letzte Generation plans to rebrand and shift its approach, moving away from controversial protests like blockades and paint attacks. Co-founder Carla Hinrichs stated the urgency of climate change necessitated this change. The group aims to foster unity…
Six activists were arrested in Nijmegen during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Radboud University on suspicion of vandalism. The arrests occurred after reports of damage were reported at the university. Activists from the group Nijmegen Encampment had planned a demonstration but…
The article explores the impact of athletes on social change and activism, highlighting their roles in various movements and the significance of their platforms. It discusses notable figures in sports who have used their influence to address issues such as…
In the latest episode of the podcast De Dag, correspondent Daisy Mohr shares her experiences during her visit to Syria, documenting a country marked by both trauma and hope. Mohr explores a torture prison and a luxury hotel occupied by…
Thousands gathered in Damascus to pay their respects to Mazen Al-Hamada, an anti-Assad activist whose body was found in Seydnaya prison showing signs of horrific torture. The funeral highlighted the brutality of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime, with mourners calling Al-Hamada a…
Thousands gathered in Damascus to honor Mazen Al-Hamada, an anti-Assad activist whose body was discovered bearing signs of severe torture. Al-Hamada, a prominent critic of the Syrian regime, was originally arrested in 2011 and later tortured. After seeking asylum in…
