After a Japanese-owned ship tragically ran aground on a Mauritian coral reef in late July, it then began to leak fuel oil and broke apart in mid-August. This ecological disaster was not only an environmental issue, but quickly turned political. Lina from Mauritius explains why this angered the island's population and explains through a personal lens her experience in this trying time.

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Protests against the government in Serbia have been increasing steadily in the past couple of years, with the most significant rise occurring in the last three months. Through personal anecdotes, Nina from Serbia helps us understand what exactly people's anger is directed against, and how the global pandemic has further exacerbated this issue.

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With Turkey opening its borders under the discretion of president Erdogan, Greece is again preparing to face another powerful wave of migration. How has the perception of refugees changes throughout the years in Greece? Who is the one to blame to the fact that the migrant crisis has been prominent for over 5 years now and does not seem to be resolving? How has the issue of police brutality impacted the lives of the refugees? Listen to Nefeli's story to find out!

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Today Bridge of Stories is joined by a very special guest: Cicely Blain, a UWC Maastricht alumna and an expert on racial inclusion. Cicely is also a consultant, whose company aims to promote social justice though diversity and inclusion. How is racism still visible in the 21st century? What kind of behaviors in our lives have been sparked by racism, yet we are not aware of them? How can racism be fixed in contemporary world? Listen to today's episode to find out!

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The elections in Finland have become a symbol for the empowerment of women in the recent years. The country elected Sanna Marin: youngest-ever Prime Minister of Finland, who has put all her efforts to fight for gender equality. What factors led to such positive outcome of fight for gender equality in Finland? What are the problems that women in the country are still facing? Listen to Johanna's story to find out!

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The United World College in Mostar was awarded one of the most prestigious sustainability awards that will allow for a construction of one of the first environmentally conscious buildings in the city of Mostar. Today we are joined by David who explains to us how did his team get inspired to apply for the price and how his trip to Abu Dhabi impacted his view on the future of sustainable development.

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The outbreak of the coronavirus in China has sparked fear, anxiety, and controversies. The virus is spreading rapidly and the number of fatalities has surged during the past few days, including the death of the first American citizen in Wuhan. How is life in the locked-down Wuhan province now? Can coronavirus be cured? What backlash are the Chinese citizens abroad facing due to developing stereotypes? Listen to today's episode to find out!

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Bosnia and Herzegovina, after the 1992-1995 war, has been living under the shadow of segregation. How does that play out in the education system? How did the future of this country - its youths - involve themselves in changing the status quo? Listen to today's episode to find out!

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The events of last weeks in Iran have shocked the world. With the escalating conflict between Iran an the United States and the protest against the breaking economy the future of the country remains in question. Why did the people of Iran go to the streets? How did the escalating conflict with the US impact the lives of the Iranians? Listen to Marzieh's episode to find out!

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