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WEBBeyond Trafficking and Slavery explores the root causes of forced labour, trafficking and slavery with academic rigour and journalistic clarity. openDemocracy comprises a range of independent ...
openDemocracy’s history and global politics since 2001
WEBNov 29, 2023 · In his first article for openDemocracy in August 2001 he said that the “global citizen” was arriving but we were “still at the beginning” and needed “burning patience”. Around the ...
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WEBopenDemocracy is an independent international media platform. We produce high-quality journalism which challenges power, inspires change and builds leadership among groups underrepresented in the ...
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WEBEvery Thursday, openDemocracy brings together a panel of experts to discuss topics ranging from global economics to racialised inequality. Join for free to watch the live stream and put your ...
50.50 | openDemocracy
WEBEU official told openDemocracy that country’s rights violations are ‘not widespread’ despite draconian anti-gay law. 50.50: Investigation. Revealed: Mexico’s big businesses bankroll major ...
The end of closed democracy? | openDemocracy
WEBMar 20, 2021 · The world of closed democracy is ending. 17 March 2021. This essay is the third in a series of responses to the storming of the Capitol. The first was a short, quick defence of the nobility and ...
Electoral processes and democracy: a moving field
WEBDesign, timing, sequencing. A challenge for peace-builders and democracy-builders alike is to facilitate choices in the design, timing and sequencing, implementation and assessment of electoral ...
oDR | openDemocracy
WEBopenDemocracy’s coverage of Russia and Ukraine to end as oDR closes. For years, oDR has been required reading for understanding grassroots politics and activism in the region.
Transformation | openDemocracy
WEBHere are ten ways to make sure democracy is respected in the US Presidential Election. Transformation: Opinion. Donald Trump and the banality of evil. Scott Remer. Emptiness, lack of character and ...