The cab ride was marked by a sense of excitement and a concerted effort in trying to remember each other’s names. It was Mellaquez’ first time in Cape Town, and her eyes filled with delight as she peered through the…
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Climate Change as a Conflict Trigger – Tone Bjørndal
We are entering an era of increased risk of conflict due to climate change. We depend on resources for survival, and thus, they have throughout history always been an important factor for conflicts. As anthropogenic climate change and unsustainable use…
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Refugees lost in the Mediterranean – how long can Europe stand by and watch? – Tobias Bashevkin
On April 19, 2015 a boat, carrying hundreds of refugees, capsized in the Mediterranean, outside Lampedusa. As many as 700 are feared dead with hundreds more feared drowned off the coast of Libya. At least 1500 refugees have drowned along…
Because Every Single Person Counts – Alena Santalainen
I am extremely happy and proud to have good news to share once again. Recently, the law that was being used to discriminate against rape victims in Sudan was amended and signed into law by the President. The amazing thing is how this…
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Canada must protect its Arctic – Dunja Stajic
The Canadian government has been failing miserably at reaching its target to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions ahead of the upcoming Paris Summit in December. The provinces have yet to hear from the feds* in response to the need to work together…
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Libel’s Fringe in Vienna!
Libel organised a fringe meeting at IFLRY’s General Assembly in Vienna last weekend! As a newly launched platform, Libel’s editor, Harriet, held the fringe as a space to present our vision for Libel, it’s history, and our re-launch as an…
Turning a Deaf Ear on a Real Democratic Movement for Catalonian Independence – Victor Puig
The liberal family is Catalonia’s friend. It cannot be otherwise. Those who defend freedom cannot but sympathize with the cause of a nation that seeks to restore the autonomy that one day was taken away by force. Even if one…
Ecofeminism and Climate Change – Junior Sikabwe
What is it to be in our natural element, and how much should we adapt to circumstantial change? In Green politics, ecofeminism is the belief that women are inherently associated with nature, in that both have been subjected to oppression…
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Secularism and Religious Extremism – Jack Davies
The first Turkish president, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, once stated “He is a weak ruler who needs religion to uphold his government”. Although falling short of advocating a fully secular state, Ataturk highlights the weakness of a state reliant upon a…
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Climate Сhange Issues and Green Energy Solutions in Russia – Nikolay Artemenko
What could we do to make the Earth cleaner, healthier and nicer for everyone? The first and the most important thing is to change our attitude to the relationship between us and our planet. How can we use natural resources…
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