Unprejudiced

Making-Of Video

To capture the atmosphere and energy of the two years of Unprejudiced, we put together a short making-of video. 

Safe spaces: Meet Queer Café

It is beyond doubt that ten years ago the LGBTQIA+ community of Moldova was dreaming about the safer spaces that we all have now. Smoother streets, pride marches with more members and allies, film festivals in the heart of the city. It was the effort and the dedication that is still making all these to happen, and we thank the community for the steps taken towards a safer future together.
 

The pro-Russian policy of the Georgian Government during the Russian war in Ukraine

After Russia invaded Ukraine, the government of Georgia confronted the Ukrainian government. The ruler party of Georgian refused to join Western sanctions against Russia. They also refused to allow Georgian volunteer fighters to fly to Ukraine.

“Operation Z”. How media propaganda represented Armenia as Russia’s supporter

Armenia did not support Russia when the war broke out in Russia.  However, Kremlin propagandists and pro-Kremlin groups launched a campaign in social media portraying Armenia as an ardent supporter of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

How do charity organisations in Russia cope after Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine?

The work of charity non-governmental organisations (NGOs) often falls somewhat under the radar of daily news coverage. In recent years, many NGOs in Russia have been labelled “foreign agents'' and deemed to be “under foreign influence” if they receive support from abroad.

‘Imaginary push’: How Russian TV reported Ukrainian counter-offensive

For as long as a week since Ukraine launched its counter-offensive in the south of the country on 29 August, Russian TV channels were giving mixed reporting by staunchly denying Ukraine's headway and at the same time dismissing it.
 

World famous Karabakh horses striving to get back their places under the Sun

Horse breeding in Azerbaijan, a country with a predominantly Turkic speaking population, is one of the ancient activities inherent in all once nomadic Turkic peoples. 

Rage against the Kremlin propaganda machine

Russia began its full-scale military intervention on February 24th, but the war on Ukraine started much earlier. One of the actions was an information war conducted through Kremlin controlled media and social media platforms of various Russian and pro-Russian actors.

Georgian-Abkhaz relations and “Protracted Conflict Syndrome"

30 years have passed since the beginning of the armed conflicts in Georgia. Neither side involved in the conflict has achieved its goal. However, the collateral damage created by this conflict still has a painful effect on both parties.

The memory of the words: Ukrainian women write against the war

When many women and children fled Ukraine in the first few days after the Russian invasion, the writers Victoria Amelina and Chrystyna Nazarkewytch decided to stay in Lviv to write poems or essays about their experiences.
 

Reporting from exile: “We have to keep ourselves in journalism and in its boundaries"

It has been more than 9 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Due to the fact of living under war circumstances and reporting about a war in which the journalist itself is involved just by being a resident and at home of the attacked country, several journalists and news stations cover the war – with the highest priority.

When sexuality on the run becomes a death sentence

Fleeing the war is the last resort for many people from Ukraine. They do not want to die in the war. But what if even fleeing becomes a mortal danger? And only because some people don’t except others’ sexual orientation or way of life?

Why was Germany focused only on Russia for so long?

The relationship between Germany and Ukraine is strained. Germany's attitude toward Russia has fueled deep mistrust in Ukraine that still persists. Was Germany too focused on Russia?

Old and new for Roma in the Republic of Moldova

The role of Roma in decision-making positions in representing community interests
The Republic of Moldova is a multi-ethnic state. The Roma are one of the most disadvantaged minority groups in the country. The majority of Roma families live in poverty and lack access to basic services. However, non-governmental organisations and community mediators are helping to improve the way of life of the Roma.
 

Georgian Youth Opinions About Abortion and Sex-Selective Abortion

In comparison to other countries around the world, Georgia’s of male to female live birth ratio is pretty high, leading researchers to believe that Georgia has a higher rate of sex-selective abortions, which could contribute to the low number of women being born.
 

LGBT+ in Georgia: Applying for “Gayropa” membership

While the broad majority of the Georgian population is in favour of an EU membership, recent attacks against the LGBT+ movement with the consequence of Tbilisi Pride March 2021 being cancelled overshadow such aspirations. The risks of organising another March for Dignity in 2022 were too high as radical groups continue to threaten queer activists.

Yesterday’s Practices to Help Tomorrow's Environment

The Republic of Moldova and its inhabitants have kept their household habits closely linked to nature – they have what today we would call an eco-friendly approach. There are many techniques they use, yet in this article we would like to discuss only two of them.

Holding Hands

What happens when a woman chooses a woman
Some people cannot live like they want to. They do not feel home because they are not welcome by everybody in their home country. Many members of the LGBT+ (Lesbian-, Gay-, Bi-, Tans*-) Community from Eastern Europe emigrate to Western parts of the continent with the hope to find a better future for them and their partners.

Starts of Caucasian Social Media

Social media has become an integral part of people's lives including those who haven't even subscribed to it. This is especially true and vital for the South Caucasian countries that go through different stages of democratic development, political crises and military conflicts.
 

Is Nord Stream 2 an eco-friendly way forward for Europe?

Dependence on Russian gas has been Europe’s main energy security concern. By pursuing a diversification strategy of gas infrastructure, Europe aims to decrease its overall reliance on Russia as the key supplier of gas. 

Roma Discrimination

“They want to kill us, they are threatening us. We are afraid to let our grandchildren into school. Our children are afraid to go to work” - emotionally and frightenedly said the Roma community of the city Irpin, which is near the capital of Ukraine. A dozen women and children in the autumn of 2021 were forced to ask for the protection.

3+3 ≠ 6 in South Caucasus

On October 6th Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Moscow was suggesting the creation of a new format that would include Russia, Turkey and Iran, along with 3 South Caucasian nations: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. According to Lavrov the format would address the issues of security and economic and transport ties between these countries.

Afghan Refugees

The Long and Difficult Road to a Safe Life Abroad
Political instability has been the norm in Afghanistan for over three decades. According to the latest UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report "Global Trends in Forced Displacement – 2020", there are more than 2.6 million Afghan refugees worldwide, i.e. 6.6% of the country's population. 

Andreea Pietroșel

Ioana Moldovan

Ana-Maria Ciobanu

Susanne Spahn

Tina Lee

Mila Corlăteanu

Jörg Taszman

Christina Quast