Voices
For World Refugee Day, we spoke with the historian, author and broadcaster Bettany Hughes about our connection with the objects we create, and their part in our sense of self and security.
Candice Mama tells her story of life after her father's murder in apartheid-era South Africa, and education's role in building a just society.
Olaoluwa Abagun is a lawyer and and founder of Girl Pride Circle Initiative, a non-governmental organisation in Nigeria which advocates for girls’ rights.
We spoke to four scientists working internationally to tackle the social impact of the disease and combat the virus itself across Brazil.
Fatima (name changed) is a baker in Yemen. She talks about the particular challenges for women within Yemini society, and her route to building a successful business.
We asked 2,000 young people in the UK about their career prospects, interest in political and social action, and the UK's place in the world, as part of the Next Generation UK research.
!['[Maria Stoian's book] is a collection of comics based on stories of women who have experienced abuse.' Image (c) Maria Stoian, used with permission.](https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/styles/bc-landscape-100x56/public/stoian-samples3.jpg?itok=oehzW9vI)
Anamaria Pravicencu, who curated events at the European Comics Festival Exhibition in Bucharest, talks about the rise of international comic books by women authors.
We asked Hitham Elhimmali, a young doctor in Tripoli, Libya, who is a debating champion and trainer in the British Council's Young Arab Voices programme.
What exactly is gendered language and why should you warn language learners about it? Jemma Prior explains.
How can you help girls become more confident? We asked April Negrette, a member of the British Council's Active Citizens programme.