Stories about Photography
Listen to the voices of Afro-Colombian trans women who speak about their powerful connections to the Pacific rivers
Interview with Lyann Cuartas, one of the directors of the project that combines podcast and photography to explore the riverside communities of the Cauca Valley and the Pacific jungles of Colombia.
Resistance art as a weapon in Bangladesh's ongoing student movement
One remarkable aspect of the ongoing student protests in Bangladesh is the use of cartoons and comics shared on social media, as well as graffiti and posters on the streets.
In Nepal, when yaks go, so does culture
Yaks, once central to the culture of Himalayan communities in Nepal, are declining because of lifestyle changes, outmigration, inbreeding, and the impacts of the climate crisis.
In photos: Meet the rescuers of stray animals in Cuba
A self-managed group of rescuers saves stray dogs
Tiananmen crackdown commemorations foiled by large Hong Kong police deployment
Hundreds of police officers were stationed around Victoria Park and Causeway Bay on June 4 to thwart the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Tiananmen Crackdown.
Taiwan balances complex identity tensions at presidential inauguration
May 20th marked the inauguration of the 8th President of the Republic of China in Taiwan, Lai Ching-te in a ceremony showcasing how Taiwan has reshaped its national narrative.
Cat lovers boost tourism in Taiwan village as feline residents revive once-flourishing mining town
A once-thriving coal mining town in Taiwan has reinvented itself as a tourist attraction and home to over 100 feline residents.
Poui season in Trinidad & Tobago is a timely reminder of beauty and hope
"The absolutely stunning magnificence of the yellow and pink poui tree flowers this year […] as if they are telling us that there is beauty in the midst of darkness."
Moscow photographer captures the capital in military frenzy
For two years now, Alexander Gronsky has been documenting what Moscow looks like and how it lives during the war and how the war intrudes into the urban space.
Photo essay: Communities still coping in the aftermath of Morocco earthquake
Months after Morocco’s catastrophic earthquake, thousands of people in the High Atlas Mountains remain homeless and vulnerable as they rebuild their lives ... a long road to recovery lies ahead."
For nomads in Mongolia, roaming is a sacred right
The Mongols say that this is why freedom is in their blood.
Exploring migration, belonging and the meaning of home in Sri Lanka
At an arts exhibition in the Sri Lankan capital, multidisciplinary artist Firi Rahman portrays the agony of Slave Island residents who face the threats of gradual gentrification.
Photo essay: Provisions, pots, and firewood
Helping to run a food distribution program in Gaza not only fills an urgent need given the famine there, but also provides a sense of purpose.
The Sniper Alley Project: Testimony to the resilience of Sarajevo siege survivors
Džemil Hodžić established the Sniper Alley Project in 2019, with the aim of collecting photographs, particularly those of children who lived through the siege of Sarajevo (1992–1996).
Translation as a voyage of discovery in the literal sense: Story of an adventure in Tibetan lands
How to translate into French a Tibetan author who writes in Chinese about profoundly Tibetan realities? A Global Voices interview with the project participants.
In Taiwan, Asia's largest Gay Pride event celebrates gender and sexual diversity
Here is a photo-essay showcasing Taiwan's 21st Gay Pride event in Taipei, also known as Asia's largest visibility event for the LGBTQ+ community, with about 170,000 participants this year.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, one artist sees people as inspiration, photography as joy
Realizing that photography was her true love, Bosnian artist Aida Redžepagić left her job as a university professor and devoted herself completely to what brings her the most joy.
Project Khale Hobe: How the power of one aided by social media can better lives
A group of young volunteers led by a cartoonist, came forward to clean a polluted canal coursing through a populated area of Dhaka, earning praise from the entire nation.
A Central African designer is transforming sneakers into portable manga in Senegal
A young Central African draws manga designs on sneakers for fans wanting to express the passion they feel for their favorite cartoon characters.
Horace Ové, Trinidad-born trailblazer of Black British cinema, leaves behind a rich legacy of films and photographs
"He worked outside of the system, showing generations of Black filmmakers that it could be done, and that their voices have power."
From Gaza: Does creativity only come from misery?
Gaza-based author Dana Bsaiso draws inspiration from the harsh Israeli blockade, reflecting on the interplay of creativity and adversity. Photographer Mohammad Zaanoun, meanwhile, captures the bloom of creativity within Gaza's confines.
