The Middle East has been home to Christians for centuries, with a quarter of the population identifying as Christian at the start of the 20th century. However, today this number is drastically lower and the minority community is in danger. The population of Christians in the Middle East now stands at merely 10 million amidst … Read more
Kelly Noonan Gores, director of the powerful and inspiring documentary HEAL, recently hosted a Facebook live talk with HEAL expert Peter Crone. The conversation provided an in-depth look at many of the topics covered in the film and how to move through fear when facing difficult health issues or a terrifying diagnosis. Through this insightful … Read more
This is the story of British Columbia, a tale of logs and the journey they take from deep in the woods to the sawmill. It starts with the lumberjacks, brave souls who venture out into remote locations to fell ancient trees that have stood for centuries. These men and women take on incredible risks while … Read more
In Bangladesh, Islamist vigilantes are wreaking havoc on the country’s civil society. In a series of horrific machete attacks across the nation, public figures have been targeted and brutally punished for alleged blasphemy-like behavior, sparking deep concern about the state of secularism in Bangladesh. The most recent attack took place at the Dhaka University campus, … Read more
In the wake of World War II, one book still stands out as one of the most notorious works in modern history: Mein Kampf, written by Adolf Hitler. As a result of it’s infamous author, Mein Kampf has been shrouded in mystery and debate for decades. Now, a new documentary is shedding light on the … Read more
The documentary follows the extraordinary rise of Emmanuel Macron and his movement “En Marche” in France’s presidential election of 2017. After founding “En Marche” only one year ago, Macron broke through France’s rigid left-right paradigm to offer a new hope to a disillusioned nation. With the support of 230,000 passionate volunteers and voters, he emerged … Read more
The coast of Libya is home to thousands of refugees whose future is uncertain. While there are over ten NGO-run boats patrolling the coast to help, there is one agency that believes they may actually be playing into the hands of smugglers. This agency is Frontex, the European border control, and coast guard agency. Frontex’s … Read more
Every year, the African Human Rights Competition “Plädoyer” brings together some of the most talented law students from all over the continent. For a week, these outstanding individuals assume the roles of prosecutor and defense in a fictional human rights case. The competition has become renowned for its high level of difficulty and compelling storylines. … Read more
Guinea Conakry is a country full of potential in West Africa, yet the people are living in extreme poverty and battling many serious illnesses. At the center of this story is a race against time for desperate bush Taxi drivers to deliver much needed drugs and vaccines to those in need. In less than 24 … Read more
The mysterious phenomenon of contactism has been shrouded in mystery for decades. In the 1950s, a series of strange flying objects began appearing in the skies above Italy, with no one able to explain their origin or purpose. Even more extraordinary were the stories of direct encounters between humans and extraterrestrial entities that began emerging … Read more