Activism Archives - INKLINE

Start typing and press
Enter to search

5 non-fiction books that inspired us in 2020

By: Julia Migné 28 Dec 202029 Dec 2020

Reviews, The Spark2020, Activism, books, inspiration, literature, motivational reads, non-fiction, speechesLeave a Comment

Here is a selection of non-fiction books that lifted our spirits during this unprecedented year.

Woman at War: The eco-warrior we need

By: Aisiri Amin 4 Aug 201914 Sep 2020

Reviews, The SparkActivism, Benedict Erlingsson, climate crisis, environment, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Iceland, Woman at WarLeave a Comment

Benedikt Erlingsson explores one woman’s quest to the save the environment.

How documentary films can be a form of activism

By: Laura Mahler 12 May 201918 Aug 2019

Long ReadsActivism, environment, environmental awareness, filmmaking, plastic, women filmmakersLeave a Comment

Taking to the screen to raise a new wave of plastic activists.

Majal: Giving a voice to minorities

By: Julia Migné 2 Feb 201928 Apr 2019

Go-gettersActivism, advocacy, Barhain, digital, Esra'a Al Shafei, freedom of speech, human rights, information, Majal, middle east, minoritiesLeave a Comment

This award-winning community platform is amplifying the voices of the marginalised.

5 literary activists you should know

By: Portia Ladrido 12 Aug 201814 Sep 2020

Other sources of inspiration, The SparkActivism, books, feminism, literary, literature, social justice, writingLeave a Comment

A powerful thing happens when activism takes the form of literature.

Pakistan passes historic transgender rights law

By: Inkline 11 May 201811 May 2018

Good NewsActivism, gender equality, Gender identity, landmark law, Pakestan, tansgender, Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, transgender rightsLeave a Comment

The Act allows a person to identify themselves as male, female, a blend of both or neither.

5 artists who use art as a form of activism

By: Portia Ladrido 29 Apr 201814 Sep 2020

Other sources of inspiration, The SparkActivism, Activist, Ai Weiwei, art, artists, Banksy, feminism, Guerilla girls, Mural, Protest, street artLeave a Comment

For these artists, the personal is political.

Vasudhaiva Ride: One world, One family

By: Nikhil Sreekandan 22 Apr 20182 Jul 2020

Go-gettersActivism, bikers, community building, education, india, journey, love, peace, Scotland, social enterprise, social entrepreneur, sustainability, travel, vasudhaiva rideLeave a Comment

Ben and Prashant are riding from India to Scotland, planting seeds of hope and peace.

India’s highest court to review law criminalising gay sex

By: Inkline 9 Jan 2018

Good NewsActivism, colonialism, gay rights, HIV, human rights, india, law, LGBTI, LGBTQ, supreme court, victoryLeave a Comment

This could mark a major victory for gay rights in India!