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Born Slaves: Child Labor in an ‘Adultocratic’ World

Lydia Cacho / Truthdig Mar 11, 2015 Injustice doesn’t have the same meaning for the average reader of this site as it does for a child who has grown up in precarious conditions, subjected to racism, a lack of emotional education and cultural training. Injustice doesn’t have the same meaning for the average reader of this site as it does for a child who has been forced to work. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Creating a Safe Haven for Pakistan’s Youth

Nudrat Kamal / Truthdig Oct 23, 2014 Huddled around a table, surrounded by a group of teenagers who volunteer every evening, Sohail Rahi and Nadeem Baig explain the birth, vision and achievement of the Lyari Youth Cafe in Karachi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pakistan’s Youth: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Oct 23, 2014 The so-called youth bulge in Pakistan has now become visible. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘Freedom of the Press’ Just Words on Paper in Zimbabwe

Edna Machirori / Truthdig Oct 15, 2014 As things stand now, any attempts by the Zimbabwean media to subject public officials to scrutiny and make them accountable for their actions is anathema to the powers that be. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

‘Uppity’ Women in a Man’s World: Zimbabwean Women Fight to Make Their Mark in the Media

Edna Machirori / Truthdig Oct 15, 2014 Working as a journalist in Zimbabwe is a risky business for all members of the media, but it is doubly challenging for women. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Journalistic Thinking of a New Truthdig Contributor

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 6, 2014 Global Voices: Truthdig Women Reporting contributor Zubeida Mustafa, whose piece "How the Women of Pakistan Cope With War, Honor Killings and Prejudice" inaugurated the project in June, speaks about an advantage female journalists have over males and the necessity of humility in reporting. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )