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The courage to protest: Georgia's first youth-led movement

My grandma, Lamara Museridze, protested in the 1956 demonstrations against the Soviet Union in Tbilisi. She was just 23 at the time and her courage has continued to inspi...

Protest

12 February, 2020

Garbage, Garbage everywhere—Armenians confront litterbugs

All Hakob Mikoyan wanted for his 37th birthday was trash. He asked friends and strangers to pick up a bag of trash and post it on Facebook, a tribute to his fight against litter in Armenia.

Protest

11 February, 2020

The last day of the year

This film is a portrait of a New Year’s Eve, when nothing is fabulous and magical. A confused Santa loiters as hundreds of police walk up and down streets bedecked...

Protest

5 February, 2020

A mother's fight to save her daughters

Nurana's act of protest has cost her dearly. While she has saved her daughters, she has been forced to live in abject poverty.

Protest

4 February, 2020

Armenian women buck tradition, embrace solo life

“The decision to move out and have an independent life means going against generally accepted norms. Often landlords are reluctant to rent apartments to girls who a...

Protest

4 February, 2020

Overcoming ignorance - how do Abkhaz and Georgian youth view each other?

The first time I found myself in a group with ethnic Abkhaz, I had to face many conflicting emotions. But beyond that, I also found that I was curious about them—wh...

Fear

29 January, 2020
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February/March 2019

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April/May 2019

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June/July 2019

My Body, My Choice

August/September 2019

Fear

October/November/December 2019

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February/March 2018

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April/May 2018

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