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Authoritarian regimes

“Humour helps overcome the fear imposed by dictatorship”

Mana Neyestani, who lives in exile in France, is among Iran’s best-known political cartoonists. In our interview, he talks about freedom of thought, red lines, and why political satire is especially important in authoritarian countries.

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Health

A preventable disease

Low-income countries bear the greatest burden of cervical cancer. These countries currently account for 94 % of all deaths from the disease. This is tragic because cervical cancer can be very easily prevented. There is a plan to eliminate the disease globally – but this requires local awareness and international solidarity.

Technology

How AI exploits

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a driver of innovation and progress. However, behind these promised benefits lies a reality of exploitation, especially in Africa. Much of the continent’s workforce already faces precarious working conditions, and AI supply chains further deepen inequalities. The sector is lacking both transparency and adequate regulation. Workers' rights should be addressed urgently in this e...

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 4/2025

The power of humour

Cartoons

“Challenge the history that our new-age pharaohs will try to write”

Khalid Albaih is a political cartoonist from Sudan. In our interview, he talks about why he called himself an internet artist, how algorithms censor, why cartoons are important contemporary documents – and why they really don’t have to be funny.

Non-violent protest

Laughing in the face of oppression: How humour can defy autocracy

Humour can be a powerful and non-violent tactic for protesting against authoritarian regimes. It has been used effectively in countries from Serbia to Thailand.

Authoritarian regimes

“Humour helps overcome the fear imposed by dictatorship”

Mana Neyestani is among Iran’s most popular cartoonists. In our interview, the exiled artist talks about freedom of thought, red lines and why political satire is especially important in authoritarian countries.

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Global environment

Restoring the planet’s environmental health is indispensable

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Culture Special

Art with a developmental connection - compiled for you by the D+C editorial team.

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Education

Around the world, access to education must be made easier and its quality has to improve

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Fiscal space

In view of multiple crises, state agencies must stay able to invest in crucial infrastructure and services

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Gender equality

Empowering women and girls is crucial to achieving gender justice.

 

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