In these days when the fences for splitting people is an extremely topical issue, we can remember a strange and very artificial border that separates an European capital, as Berlin was in its time. We are talking about Nicosia, in Cyprus, and the last capital in the world still divided. And the History of this …
Prophet Mohamed Cartoons and Freedom – free speech or hate speech?
You might have noticed that Crossing Borders got a new logo – and if you are wondering, what else is new on May, read this post! First of all – if you haven’t yet, join our internship for writers – take a look here! Global studies CB global studies spring 2015 is drawing to conclusion …
“I like the idea of migration in general because I myself do not like to settle down in one place. I like to be on the move and see new places,” the young Nicolai Thomsan, a student at Krogerup High school, said when asked about immigration. “There are a lot of problems about immigration in …
Given to her significant presence in the field of empowering young people in Africa, Aya Chebbi, the Tunisian founder of the African Youth Movement (AYM), has been invited to the UN annual Commission on the Status of Women in March 2015. The award-winning activist has started to blog on the Tunisian revolution in 2011 to …
Aya Chebbi: We are a bold generation because we do not give up Read More »
Emma Watson’s UN speech called men to join the feminist movement, stating that gender inequalities are a problem of us all. This however has sparked discussions within the feminist community, bringing up the topic of male feminism again. Can a man truly be a feminist? What are the implications of being a male feminist?
News satire has been gaining momentum, especially among the younger generation which does not trust either politicians or the media. Satire shows have managed to grasp their attention and are creating informed citizens ready to take action.
By Omeed Aminian Sami Mustafa and I became acquainted in 2010, while I was volunteer teaching youth in his hometown, Plemetina, Kosovo. During my stay there I met many amazing Roma activists as well as everyday folk, but Sami’s work stood out. While I could help the locals learn English, Sami taught them something else: …
By Omeed Aminian In September, I met with Antonio Vilchez, a colleague in education and a young, enterprising Andalusian. When he told me that he had created a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), I became interested in chatting with him. A repeat Erasmus student in Eastern Europe, Antonio’s experiences abroad inspired him. In the following interview, conducted in …
Making the Most of European Opportunities–An Interview about NGO Startups Read More »
Empowerment, Action, Meaningful Connection
