Seven years after the suicide of Isa Shakhmarli — little change for queer Azerbaijanis
For the past six years, Azerbaijan’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community has marked 22 January as a day to fight homophobic hate.
Seven years after the suicide of Isa Shakhmarli — little change for queer Azerbaijanis
By Hamida GiyasbayliFor the past six years, Azerbaijan’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community has marked 22 January as a day to fight homophobic hate.
20/01/2021
Georgians take queerness and gender-bending to TikTok
Queer Georgians are increasingly flocking to TikTok to explore and express their identities.
Georgians take queerness and gender-bending to TikTok
By Shota KinchaQueer Georgians are increasingly flocking to TikTok to explore and express their identities.
15/01/2021
Azerbaijan’s volunteers in the line of fire
When the Azerbaijani government could not take of the people living near the frontline, these women stepped in.
Azerbaijan’s volunteers in the line of fire
By Hamida GiyasbayliWhen the Azerbaijani government could not take of the people living near the frontline, these women stepped in.
17/12/2020
War from behind the lens: conflict reporting as an Azerbaijani IDP
Shells, war crimes, and a belated homecoming, for Ahmad Mukhtar, reporting on the second Nagorno-Karabakh war was a deeply personal affair.
War from behind the lens: conflict reporting as an Azerbaijani IDP
By Hamida GiyasbayliShells, war crimes, and a belated homecoming, for Ahmad Mukhtar, reporting on the second Nagorno-Karabakh war was a deeply personal affair.
10/12/2020
Armenophobia: ‘the oldest form of xenophobia in Georgia’
From racist tropes about rich and greedy merchants to overblown fears of separatism, Georgia’s ethnic Armenians are frequently the targets of hate.
Armenophobia: ‘the oldest form of xenophobia in Georgia’
By Shota KinchaFrom racist tropes about rich and greedy merchants to overblown fears of separatism, Georgia’s ethnic Armenians are frequently the targets of hate.
9/12/2020
The never-ending lockdown for Radio Marneuli
Radio Marneuli has long complained of being ignored by the authorities; during the lockdown, this has created a dangerous information vacuum.
The never-ending lockdown for Radio Marneuli
By Tamuna ChkareuliRadio Marneuli has long complained of being ignored by the authorities; during the lockdown, this has created a dangerous information vacuum.
3/12/2020
From Beirut to Yerevan: A survivor’s story
Shoghik Hekimyan-Godalazian, 73, moved to Armenia after a massive explosion in August 2020 ripped through her home in downtown Beirut.
From Beirut to Yerevan: A survivor’s story
By Nellie PetrossianShoghik Hekimyan-Godalazian, 73, moved to Armenia after a massive explosion in August 2020 ripped through her home in downtown Beirut.
28/11/2020
‘We’ve left our hearts there’: Displaced by war in Nagorno-Karabakh
The war forced tens of thousands of Nagorno-Karabakh residents to flee their homes, now some of them are ready to share their stories.
‘We’ve left our hearts there’: Displaced by war in Nagorno-Karabakh
By Dvin TitizianThe war forced tens of thousands of Nagorno-Karabakh residents to flee their homes, now some of them are ready to share their stories.
20/11/2020
Violets for megabytes: online learning in Georgia leaves students disconnected
A lack of internet access in the high mountains of Adjara and the financial burden on teachers and families mean many children are losing out on their education.
Violets for megabytes: online learning in Georgia leaves students disconnected
By Tamuna ChkareuliA lack of internet access in the high mountains of Adjara and the financial burden on teachers and families mean many children are losing out on their education.
12/11/2020
Coronavirus deaths pile up in Georgia amidst political unrest
Despite new restrictions including a curfew and mask mandate, the government has so far failed to halt the rising number of deaths.
Coronavirus deaths pile up in Georgia amidst political unrest
By Tamuna ChkareuliDespite new restrictions including a curfew and mask mandate, the government has so far failed to halt the rising number of deaths.