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Film

Justice for victims of rape

The documentary “To Kill a Tiger” tells the story of a father and daughter in India fighting for justice after the girl is raped.

Literature

How can we infer the colour of a person’s skin?

Toni Morrison’s short story about two girls – one black, one white – gives no clue about which is which.

Youth empowerment

How GIZ gets young people moving

Sport is a proven tool in development programmes, especially for young people. The German GIZ is active in this area with a whole range of projects.

Young people’s attitudes

How young people in the MENA region see their future

Recent study assesses hopes and attitudes of the youth in the Middle East and North Africa – with sobering insights.

Novel

Powerful Punjabi queen opposed British Empire

A novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Jind Kaur, the last sovereign Sikh monarch

Short films

Reimagining African folktales

In a series of short films, six young directors reinterpret traditional stories and link them to current socio-political issues such as domestic violence, forced marriage and the role of women.

Education

How a pedagogy of sustainability can help Africa’s future

Africa, with its diversity, is struggling with numerous complex problems that require innovative solutions. Education, especially tertiary education, is key to unlocking Africa’s potential in a sustainable way.

Literature

The literary power of Black women writers

German edition of “New Daughters of Africa” anthology presents Black female authors.

Youth movements

Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets

In recent weeks, massive protests have erupted in Kenya. The people on the streets are almost exclusively young people, forming a kind of political movement the country has never seen before.

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