activist

Reverence for French culture means that some people can be sacrificed along the way: activist

A Paris court on Monday postponed the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu on sexual assault charges until March. Despite the allegations, the actor has received the support of many in the…

2 months ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

India: Delhi struggles to fight toxic smog during Diwali

Every year, Delhi celebrates the festival of Diwali by lighting fireworks, sending the Indian capital's already thick smog to toxic levels. The government is under pressure to enact regulations to curb air…

2 months ago

World

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson ‘anxious’

One of the lawyers defending the international environmentalist and anti-whaling activist Paul Watson has spoken of his outrage at his client’s further detention. A Greenland court has granted a fourth extension of…

2 months ago

News

The enduring legacy of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin

This year would have been the 100th anniversary of one of the most significant black American writers of all time – James Baldwin. The accomplished author grew up in Harlem, New York…

4 months ago

Entertainment

Activist Ryan Hreljac on his quest to bring clean water to the world

He began his quest to ensure everyone on the planet has access to fresh water when he was just six years old. Now 33, Ryan Hreljac has founded his own charity, Ryan's…

5 months ago

Science & Tech

Kenyan activists call for fresh protests demanding Ruto’s resignation

Kenya mourns the dead after days of violence against tax hikes while some are calling for fresh protests and for President Ruto to resign, despite his u-turn on the financial bill.…

6 months ago

Africa

Turkey detains dozens of LGBTQ activists during Pride March

A Turkish activist and lawyer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her joy at being able to take part in France's Gay Pride parade in Paris this coming Saturday. She admitted, however,…

6 months ago

World

Gaga Chkheidze: Cinema activist from Tbilisi

As a child, Georgian film manager Gaga Chkheidze went to the movies every day. For years, he has been campaigning for freedom and diversity in Georgian cinema—often against considerable resistance.…

7 months ago

Entertainment·Film

Canada, India in diplomatic row over Sikh activist’s killing

Canadian police have arrested three men thought to have been involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist whose death last year triggered a huge diplomatic row between Ottawa…

8 months ago

News·World

Turkey: Activist Osman Kavala completes 1,000 days in prison

Civil society groups worldwide are calling on Turkey to release prominent Turkish philanthropist and businessman Osman Kavala who has spent 1,000 days in jail without ever being convicted of a crime.…

4 years ago

News·World

‘Worldwide anger’: For European papers, US racism isn’t the exception

As Black Lives Matter protests continue to amplify worldwide, European papers affirm that despite what some politicians say, US racism is not the exception. Canadian writer and activist Naomi Klein talks to…

5 years ago

News·World

1 2 3 Next

activist

Reverence for French culture means that some people can be sacrificed along the way: activist

India: Delhi struggles to fight toxic smog during Diwali

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson ‘anxious’

The enduring legacy of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin

Activist Ryan Hreljac on his quest to bring clean water to the world

Kenyan activists call for fresh protests demanding Ruto’s resignation

Turkey detains dozens of LGBTQ activists during Pride March

Gaga Chkheidze: Cinema activist from Tbilisi

Canada, India in diplomatic row over Sikh activist’s killing

Turkey: Activist Osman Kavala completes 1,000 days in prison

‘Worldwide anger’: For European papers, US racism isn’t the exception

Products

Lifestyle

News

Sports