Welcome to our news site, where we disseminate information and stories from leading thinkers in Global South Studies, as well as complementary content from both TWQ and CAS journals.
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Global Day of Action for Climate Justice: Our Reading List
In the run up to Global Day of Action for Climate Justice and as global leaders gather at COP30 in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November 2025), we are reminded that climate justice extends beyond environmental protection, it is also about the fight for equity, dignity, and the right to a future. In this spirit, three of…
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Understanding the Significance of World Health Day 2024, “My Health, My Right”
World Health Day, observed annually on April 7th, marks a global moment to draw attention to important health issues and promote awareness and action for global health. Established by the World Health Organisation (WHO), World Health Day focuses on a specific health theme each year, addressing pressing challenges that affect communities worldwide. This year, the…
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How is China’s South-South Cooperation addressing SDGs? Insights from Li Li
The Global Souths Hub is delighted to publish our first event write-up by Li Li, who is an Associate Professor at China Agricultural University (CAU) in Beijing, China. Hear from Li Li about the evolving role China is playing in South-South Cooperations (SSC) to address Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On 27-29 February 2024, the 28th…
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Getting to know Political Scientist Marianne H. Marchand
Best known for her academic writings and research on topics like international relations, globalisation, feminism and migration, Marianne H. Marchand is a scholar, political scientist, researcher and feminist who has pioneered the term “Global Restructuring” in the field of Gender and International Relations (IR). We connected with Marianne to learn more about her interests and…
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A Growing Space for Global South Community Resources
The Community Resources section of the Global Souths Hub collates opportunities, awards and resources to support your work in the field. This is a growing section, and we welcome feedback and suggestions from our Global Souths Hub readership – what would you like to see on the hub? In future, we hope that this space…
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Women’s Empowerment Agenda 2024: Invest in Women
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated globally on March 8th each year, commemorates the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and advocates for gender equality. This day is an occasion to reflect on the progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate the accomplishments of women in various fields. International Women’s Day serves as…
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Breaking the Academic Glass Ceiling with Jasmin Dall’Agnola
In the run up to International Women’s Day (8th March), we caught up with Jasmin Dall’Agnola (@jazzdallagnola), Associate Editor of Central Asian Survey and post-doctoral researcher at The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich to talk about her research on gender issues in Central Asia. We also talked to her about her recent open-access…
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“A is for Africa”: Towards the Decolonisation of Knowledge Production
Sylvia Tamale, an accomplished Ugandan academic and human rights activist, presented “A is for Africa”: Towards the Decolonisation of Knowledge Production at the third annual Devaki Jain lecture series which took place at St. Anne’s College, University of Oxford, UK, on the 13th of October 2022. Below is the transcript of Tamale’s insightful lecture (first published in ‘The…
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Call for Contributors to the Global Souths Hub
Are you knowledgeable about inequality, policy, politics, development, economics, culture, law or environmentalism in any region or nation in the Global Souths? Are you interested in the rise of the Global South and how the region is shaping a future world order? Or do you have something important to say about South-South collaborations and/or North-South relationships?…
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An interview with Jing Gu: China and Global South Collaborations
We spoke to Jing Gu, a political economist with a focus on development policy and impact. Jing is the Director of the Centre for Rising Powers and Global Development at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), as well as an Academic Editor for Third World Quarterly (TWQ). Jing touches on her academic journey, her responsibilities…
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From Awareness to Action: Shaping a Just World on Social Justice Day
The World Day of Social Justice, observed annually on February 20th, serves as a global reminder of the pressing need for social justice and equality for all. This day highlights the importance of addressing systemic issues such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination, and emphasises the principles of fairness, justice, and human rights. By promoting dialogue…
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