Actions Make a Thousand Pictures

By Kimberly Lopez Castellanos For the whole two weeks while in Paris, I was on the outside. Since the beginning of the course, I felt the need to network, communicate, and spread the stories of activists; whether these activists were from the frontline communities or some of the many youth trying to create a platform for […]

[Earth] Debrief COP21 at Uppsala University

By Sara Velander After two and a half weeks of navigating our way across Paris whether it’s attending the circus of negotiations at the Le Bourget, taking frequent naps at our hostel at Gare du Nord, making banners at the art space in Jardin d’Alice or leading workshops at the Climate Action Zone, it is […]

Civil Society Rise On D12

By Kimberly Lopez Castellanos “Do not pour water over your eyes while your head is leaned back.” “Clench your fist to make room between your wrist and the handcuff.” Somehow, I found myself in the basement of an alternative space training for civil disobedience. Even the date, D12, sounds like Dooms Day. Why would I […]

The Need for Women and Gender Equality in the Text

By Kimberly Lopez Castellanos Men are predominantly seen as the “head of the household,” right? So wouldn’t a lot of the burden of keeping up with the household fall on them? If this is true, why is it that women are more vulnerable throughout the world? At this moment, women are suffering from inequality because they […]

Action by 2015!

By Kimberly Lopez Castellanos “0 by 2050!” no “0 by 2030!” Arguments and discussions on some political messages have arisen within the youth constituency. While drafting an intervention on the Long Term Goal, we discussed whether or not equity, common but differentiated responsibilities, and historical responsibilities should be in the text. Some said the inclusion of those […]