Civil Society

Daniel Jarosak looks at trade unions in Ukraine and the anti-social policies of the current Ukrainian government that affect them.

Julian Postulart explores the countless historical, cultural and economic links between Kazakhstan and Xinjiang Kazakhs in China.

Ted Thomas documents the anti-government resistance in Georgia by Tbilisi’s Vaso Abashidze New State Theatre.

Sasha Molotkova charts the gradual reshaping and dismantling of “traditional femininity” by various groups of Russian women.

Emily Macrae interviews Alena Liavonchanka to learn about the Summit of Belarusians in North America, and how Belarusians abroad can organise

Alina Höptner takes a deeper look at Estonia's smoke sauna culture, and the space it creates for queer and feminist intimacy

Dameliya Kozhakhmetova and Hadley Trahan take a deeper look at the Bishimbayev case, and what it means for women's rights in Kazakhstan

Mélina Magdelénat looks at how wartime Russia has seen a reshaping in the notion of Russian masculinity and the use of sexual violence

Anastasiia Vorozhtsova recounts her experience partaking in 'Noon Against Putin' during the recent Russian elections

Alexandra West takes a look at Latvia's recent ratification of the Istanbul Convention and what this means for Latvian women