Maria Teresa

Today is already the second day of the civil New Year of 2026. In general, life seems calm. In the Northern Hemisphere, I watch the grains of frost slowly melting under the light of a low, comforting sun. The flow of cars and lorries along the avenue is still light, and children are still on their school holidays. The almost full moon invites reflection on what I choose to nurture over the next 15 days, echoing the ‘New Year’s resolutions’ I have made. In contrast to 2025 — when my (mental)...

[Post originally written for the YES! Gender website ] The YES! Steering Committee is excited to share the launch - and recording - of new episodes of YES! Loud and Clear , our podcast dedicated to conversations in feminist geographies. This achievement feels especially meaningful because it is rooted in something that often sustains academic and activist work but is not always visible: network, care, and generosity. These episodes are shaped by the incredible mentors and colleagues connected...

Suddenly the sky, my favourite part of this landscape, turned grey. Not because of the pollution (maybe a bit more now), but because of the persistent presence of military planes that fly a route to I don’t know where every single day. Several times a day. In one week, the [envrionmental] sadness that I have been able to mange well for the past years turned into a dam that cannot hold the water anymore. The strict policies against migrants and refugees worldwide, the irresponsible and deadful...