Voters’ Remorse: Reimagining Brexit with a Trustworthy British Press
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Donald Trump’s interest in buying Greenland wasn’t just a political spectacle — it was a wake-up call. Suddenly, a mirror was held up to the face of every Dane, forcing us to question not just our relationship with the territory but the very foundation of our national identity. By Anne Mie Ryding, from Copenhagen … Continue reading Letter from Copenhagen: Will we let go of Greenland?
In November 2024, Pakistan’s Punjab faced a major smog crisis that led to toxic air pollution that exceeded 1,900 AQI, forcing millions to breathe hazardous air with severe health consequences. Emergency closures affected education, commerce, and daily life across major cities. How can public spaces become safe during climate crisis-related events that shape fundamental changes … Continue reading Altered life: the effects of toxic air in Pakistan’s heartland
This article by aidóni's Zahra Salah Uddin, originally published by Untold Mag, shows the strength of a new German cultural manifestation. Singing in Urdu, Punjabi, and Farsi, a punk band has been creating a new space for migrants in the country’s alternative music scene. By Zahra Salah Uddin, from Düsseldorf “Punk music was always meant … Continue reading Immigrant punks challenge whiteness of Germany’s subcultures
By Nesreen Yousfi, from London (edited by Zahra Salah Uddin) Photo by Alex J White What began as a successful campaign strategy by former Prime Minister David Cameron, who vowed to reform the UK’s relationship to the EU, soon turned into one of the most dramatic turnarounds in British and European history. The EU-UK break-up, … Continue reading Voters’ Remorse: Reimagining Brexit with a Trustworthy British Press
The killing of dozens of thousands of people in Palestine, plus the conflicts in Lebanon and Syria, has led aidóni’s Academy Editor Yousr Sharawy to reflect on the sentiments around death and destruction, regardless of who is to blame. By Yousr Sharawy, from Alexandria A video has circulated on Egyptian social media recently featuring … Continue reading Letter from Alexandria: in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, it is all human suffering
Being a refugee can force someone to abandon vital aspects of who they are, in order to be accepted in a new place. Afghan refugees in India, such as Rashid Gurbaz, often face difficult choices about their religion and origins. Focusing on the future means distancing themselves from their past. By Shriya Roy, from New … Continue reading “Are we Christians? Who are we?” From father to son, an identity crisis
Absence of legal protection, difficulty in finding well-paid work, and the fear of being expelled: Afghan refugees face several challenges in both Pakistan and India, where they hope to start new lives after escaping military conflicts in their home nation. By Fatima Razzaq, from Lahore, and Shriya Roy, from New Delhi (edited by Rogerio … Continue reading The struggle to stay: Afghans demand dignity in Pakistan and India
After an engaging session at PeaceCon 2024, members of the aidóni team and other peacebulding professionals will develop a guide to help journalists cover conflict-related stories, from wars to fragile peace and social tensions within communities. By aidóni Peacebuilding has always been a difficult process, in which success is far from certain. At a time … Continue reading From workshop to guide: how aidóni is helping peacebuilding journalism
Algerians speak Arabic and French, and everybody understands each other, right? Not exactly. In modern Algeria, both compete with Tamazight languages, such as Kabyle, and face the growing use of English. Generations, history, and cultures keep clashing in a constant struggle for national - and individual - identity. By Nesreen Yousfi, from Algiers When my … Continue reading Letter from Algiers: Which language should we speak?
While the media, the world of sport, and the public followed the controversy around Algeria’s Imane Khelif, who won a gold medal in women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics, Algerians only saw one thing every time she stepped into the ring: a brave woman who made their country proud. Nesreen Yousfi, from Algiers (edited … Continue reading No boxing controversy: Imane Khelif is a true heroine in Algeria
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