Terry Glavin
Terry Glavin's most recent book is Waiting for the Macaws and Other Stories from the Age of Extinctions (Penguin). His column for The Tyee, Dissent, appears twice monthly.
Stories by Terry Glavin
Why Is Ottawa Demonizing Iran's Opposition?
At a boisterous Paris protest, the weirdness of Canada's stance is on full display.
'I Am Not Scared to Come to Canada'
Majabeen, an orphan teen in Kabul, has a plan. Study medicine here, then 'come back and support my Afghan people.' Last of a series.
Out of Their Cellars, into Business
Meet Mah Jan, Sharifa, Mahbooba and Marzia. In post-Taliban Afghanistan, they're proving the liberating power of microfinance.
She Dodged Prison to Help Poor Women Read
Shamsia Sharifi opened a secret school, until two teachers were caught and jailed by Taliban.
Pursuing His Slain Cousin's Calling, Journalism
At 21, Baktash Muqim accepts the risks. In Afghanistan, professional reporters are under constant threat.
Sohaila, Idealist in a Land Driven Mad by War
Where two out of three suffer post-traumatic stress, the need for her therapy never ends.
Yasameen and Raziea, Afghan Soccer Heroes
They dared to do what Canadian girls can do every day: kick a ball and strive to be great.
Afza Hosa, Mother to 29 Afghan Orphans
In a nation where two million children are without parents, she found her calling.
Mohammed Ishaq Faizi, Afghan Rights Pioneer
Can sharia law be reconciled with international human rights law? This legal activist is working on it.
Zabi Majidi, Rebuilding the Heart of Kabul
After decades of war, much of the old city of Kabul has been reduced to rubble. This architect is helping bring it back to life.
Makay Siawash, Unsung Hero
Every month in Afghanistan another 60 are killed or wounded by mines. She cares for the survivors.
The Story behind the Afghan 'Heroes' Stories
Terry Glavin on his effort to chronicle a war-wracked nation's rebuilders.
What's Canada's New Mission in Afghanistan?
And why aren't our politicians talking about it? If you think we're done in 2011, a lot of Afghans would urge otherwise.
Wrong Exit in Afghanistan
Latest promise of peace talks is a cruel hoax to Afghan rights and civil society groups.
Heed These May Day Distress Calls
In Iran, Afghanistan, Gaza, repressed unionists deserve Canadian solidarity.
'Nonviolence' Teaches Wrong Lessons
Kurlansky's book fails to measure a noble tactic's fatal limits.
Anti-War Movement's Strange Allies: Hard Line Islamists
Canada's progressive Muslims wonder why left would embrace theocrats.
Terry Glavin Brings His 'Dissent' to The Tyee
Is the left too smug? New column aims to stoke debate.
