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Trans women in the sex industry in Azerbaijan: Is it a free choice or just the illusion of choice?
Trans women are talking now. Is anyone ready to hear us? Originally published on Global Voices Image via Arzu Geybullayeva The life of trans women in Azerbaijan is arduous and dangerou…
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In Azerbaijan, rape survivors fear their perpetrators will walk free
It is illegal to unlawfully obtain and spread personal information Originally published on Global Voices Image via Arzu Geybullayeva When then-17-year-old Sanay Yaghmur, went public a…
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The Republic of Buryatia: invasion of Ukraine is an extension of Russia’s domestic dominance over the country's ethnic minorities
Ukrainians and Buryats share a history of Russian abuse Originally published on Global Voices Screenshot from a YouTube report by Belsat English, interviewing residents of the Republ…
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Bulgarian culinary traditions as a way to restore cultural memory: Granny's forgotten dishes in the village of Antimovo
Local community centre serves as nexus of activities for depopulated village of Antimovo Originally published on Global Voices Traditional food from Bulgaria. Photo by Tsetsa Hristova, u…
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Turkey's former mayor claims officials discovered hidden jellybean reserves
The former mayor misunderstood a journalist's joke on Twitter Originally published on Global Voices Image via Arzu Geybullayeva Ankara's former mayor Melih Gökçek became a laug…
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Bulgarian culinary traditions as a way to restore cultural memory: Grandma's unforgettable tarhana
Tarhana pastry served as staple food during times of famine Originally published on Global Voices Tarhana dish. Photo from the personal archive of Temenuzhka Mateva, used with permission…
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What the world needs now: A new deal in a reformed global economic system
Things change when we take a world — rather than Western — view Originally published on Global Voices Closing down sign, South Moulton Street, London, U.K. Photo by the blowup , Novembe…
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Aussie 14-year-old leads a trailblazing online news service
The 6 News team aims high with informed, independent, impartial journalism Originally published on Global Voices Leo Puglisi interviews opposition leader Anthony Albanese during 2022 ele…
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Tajik government crushes restive region amid deep economic and security concerns
More than 40 dead and hundreds arrested in GBAO Originally published on Global Voices “Greetings from the people of Gorno-Badakhshan” says a Soviet-type installation at the Kyrgyz-Tajik …