In an age of crisis, despair is the currency of the global far right. How, asks Bethany Rielly, can we turn this reactionary tide?

People across the world are standing up to the power of the arms trade. Amy Hall explores its threat to life and democracy.

The global trend towards liberalizing abortion is being overshadowed by a newly emboldened anti-rights movement that wants to erode bodily autonomy. Bethany Rielly learns how feminist movements are organizing to put abortion back in the hands of the people – and keep it there.

Confronting the impact of empire is not about getting stuck in the past, writes Amy Hall. It’s vital to how we build a better future.

Loneliness and social isolation have become chronic issues across the world. We must resist attempts to close down meaningful human interaction, writes Husna Ara.

We don’t just need solutions – we need the courage to imagine they will succeed. Conrad Landin makes the case for collective action to secure a just future.

Report from South-East Asia

Report from Nigeria

Resistance is rising in the UK as the company behind the controversial energy-extraction process known as fracking gears up for a return to action.

No Other Choice; My Father’s Shadow.

A new study of transgender experiences finds both diversity and common ground. By Jennie Kermode.

De lado a lado; BCUC.

Labouring for hours over six kilos of simmering onions, Maya Misikir reflects on the invisible weight of ‘women’s work’, family and gratitude.

The untiring campaigner and guardian of the deep, Claire Nouvian, speaks with Veronique Mistiaen about the transformative experience that led to her choosing her path – on to eventual victory.

Kim Jong-un's headline grabbing aggressive irrationalism takes some beating (though he might have met his match in recent times...)

Rising demand; Where from?; Big dirty business; Real needs?

The photos, facts, and politics of Indonesia.

‘No panic’ by Maarten Wolterink (Netherlands)