Activism
How a 14-year-old took on political corruption in Egypt
Prodigy in protest — From standing on the frontlines at Tahrir Square to rallying against the patriarchy, Amal became a revolutionary when she was just a teenager. Now, her steely determination is being celebrated in a new film.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
‘Governments don’t want us to think that protest has power’
Saul Williams — Ahead of his show at The Last Word Festival in London, we speak to the seminal poet, rapper, writer and activist about the power of language, protest in the digital age and why Kanye West represents the dangerous pinnacle of celebrity culture.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Photos from this weekend's far-right rally in London
The racists return — Supporters of Tommy Robinson of Islamophobic English Defence League fame took to the streets of the capital this weekend to demand his release from prison.
Written by: Theo McInnes
How young Indian men are challenging toxic masculinity
Boys who like girls — For 25 years, MAVA – a non-profit organisation – has been working with men in India to challenge cultural assumptions about gender, and encourage them to stand up for women. Now, a new documentary is sharing a light on their story.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
The surf club inspiring young women to reclaim their town
Coastal changemakers — On the coast of Cornwall, in a town overcrowded in summer and deserted by winter, one woman is empowering locals to discover a sense of agency – through the power of surfing.
Written by: Hazel Sheffield
These teenage activists are shaping our future
Agents of change — Young people across the world are refusing to be ignored and downtrodden: a generation determined to build something better, something bolder, something new.
Written by: Various
The club uniting lonely Londoners through swimming
Swim Dem Crew — The Swim Dem Crew is an inner-city swim group focused on the power of community, bringing together city dwellers through water-based fun. ‘London can get you down,’ explains co-founder Nathaniel Cole. ‘But Swim Dem can help keep you afloat!’
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
How women radicalised the world of self-publishing
Inside the revolution — For decades, women have been using independent zines to discuss the issues that matter to them – rejecting the mainstream media’s misogyny to take issues into their own hands. We talk to the most revolutionary publishers about what spurned them on.
Written by: Emma Finamore
Flying high with Nepal’s first ever female paraglider
Making history — Trisha Shrestha Bomjan is breaking boundaries for women in Nepalese adventure sports, with plans to take her skills to an international level this summer. We head to Pokhara, her hometown, for a flying lesson.
Written by: Rebecca Cooke
Examining the visual legacy of the Black Panther Party
Power & freedom — To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Seattle chapter of the BPP this year, 16 artists are joining forces to reveal how much the formidable activist group have shaped their work.
Written by: Miss Rosen