Article: Che Guevara lives on among Latin America’s youth

It is exactly 85 years ago that Ernesto Guevara, better known as Che Guevara or simply as el Che, was born, on 14 May 1928, in the Argentinian city of Rosario.

Article: Salafism and Dutch democracy

Many young Dutch Muslims are attracted to the fundamentalist Salafi movement. Anthropologist Ineke Roex has been researching the attitudes of the movement’s followers to democracy.

Article: Chinese sexologist sparks debate on prostitution

China’s mainstream TV channels are prudish about sex, thanks to official censorship. But this doesn’t mean sex isn’t talked about – just that the discussion goes online!

Article: Pressing for Freedom

Today, 3 May, is World Press Freedom Day, and this year the UN-led campaign is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Video: SHE: a glossy magazine in South Sudan

SHE magazine is filled with women's stories. It's written and edited by women. And it's made in South Sudan. In this video, we meet the journalists who make it happen.  

Video: Does Holland need a monarchy?

On Tuesday, April 30, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated in favour of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander.

Article: A fundamental right to protest

The city of Amsterdam has set aside six areas for demonstrations on April 30th, when the new Dutch king Willem-Alexander will be inaugurated.

Article: Who wants a new king? Questions for a young monarchist and republican

Article: The front row's for us: stories from Yemen's National Dialogue

It's a Friday afternoon and Baraa Shaiban (28), Somaia Al Hosam (30) and Khaled Obali (37) have a day off. We meet at Coffee Corner, their usual hang-out during and after Yemen’s uprising.

Article: Dossier: Democracy and Good Governance

How much influence do you have? Really. Does your vote truly count? Does anyone speak for you? Democracy is up for grabs. Take it and don’t let go. The good, the bad, the responsible