Is anybody listening?

Goodbye from “Is Anybody Listening?”

Julia November 9, 2023 November 10, 2023 General

As every great story comes to an end, so does our blog. The past two months, during which we built and filled the blog with content, were intense yet incredibly exciting and enlightening. Many of the topics we covered here are widely debated and require complex solutions. However, we hope that our posts have encouraged the critical thinking that many of us need to find some answers and possible solutions in order to effect meaningful social change in the future.

Militant online activism: Is Fridays for Future being left behind by the last generation?

Julia November 9, 2023 November 10, 2023 Activism / New Media

In an era marked by unprecedented environmental challenges, activism has emerged as a driving force for change and two significant movements have played very crucial roles within the last years: the Fridays for Future Movement and the Last Generation Activism.

Reshaping Perceptions: A Journey through Art Activism with Shamsia Hassani

Mila November 5, 2023 November 10, 2023 Activism / Development

In the bustling streets of Kabul, amidst the vibrant chaos of everyday life, the graffiti works of Shamsia Hassani serve as a window into the unspoken struggles and unyielding strength of Afghan women in a male dominant society. Shamsia Hassani is one of several emerging female artists who have garnered global attention in recent years by embracing graffiti as a means to advocate for women’s rights and to bring forth truths in a country that has long been plagued by conflict.

About Echo Chambers and Filter Bubbles: How do social networks shape our perspectives on digital activism?

Julia November 5, 2023 November 10, 2023 Activism / New Media

Nowadays, news and information are no longer generated solely through traditional news sources such as radio, television or the newspaper, but increasingly via the Internet. By the emergence of social media platforms, we can consume news first-hand, without gatekeepers, meaning well trained journalists, and without paying for it.

Localization in Myanmar – From Buzzword to Imperative

Phil November 4, 2023 November 10, 2023 Development

Local humanitarian actors in Myanmar have become humanitarian leaders who demand greater support, respect and decision power in the humanitarian response. They communicate these demands with much authority and urgency, as they are the backbone and the forefront of the humanitarian response in Myanmar, which is utterly dependent on what is referred to as localization.

Is Our World Falling Apart? The patriots have come and they are determined.

Markel November 4, 2023 November 10, 2023 Development / New Media

As digital technologies become increasingly pervasive, the authoritarian governments of the region face the danger of descending into totalitarianism as they pursue absolute security. This situation is exacerbated by political structures that prioritize regime security over individual privacy.

“We’re still here”: Afghan women are turning to online activism in their fight against the Taliban regime

Mila October 29, 2023 October 29, 2023 Activism / New Media

Despite not being allowed to, Afghan women have been speaking out against the regime and its restrictions from day one. In the past two years, they organized street protests, started underground and online schools, and set up networks to support each other…

How can social media promote social justice?

Julia October 25, 2023 October 27, 2023 Activism / New Media

Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate with each other. We are increasingly moving away from face-to-face interactions, engaging in regular exchanges through social media platforms. It is highly likely that you, too, are using social media platforms and have more than one account within digital networks. But what exactly …