Photo Essays

The aim of "The Walk" theatre project is to draw attention to the fate of unaccompanied minors – and takes a 3.5-metre doll, intended to represent a Syrian refugee girl, across Europe. By Claudia Dehn

On the Indonesian island of Java, a librarian has set up a mobile library. She lends books to children in exchange for plastic waste. The idea is that they will learn to take pride in their environment while developing a love of reading. By Julie Huehnken

China to the east, Russia to the north, Afghanistan to the south: in this geopolitical environment, Kyrgyzstan, which has been independent since 1991, is attempting to make progress – and is finding the going tough. By Marcel Fuerstenau

Hisham's Palace in the West Bank was recently renovated and is now opening to the public. Palestinians hope it will draw tourists. By Sarah Hucal

In Pakistan, the public domain is dominated by men, and for women the country is considered one of the most dangerous in the world. But now more and more of them are discovering the joys of motorcycling. By Karin A. Wenger and Philipp Breu

Protests and unrest have erupted on the streets of Khartoum after the Sudanese military announced the dissolution of the transitional government and detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Monday.

More than six years of war in Yemen have claimed tens of thousands of lives and left 80% of the population dependent on aid. With fuel shortages looming, there are fears that the country's humanitarian crisis will exacerbate the risk of deforestation. By Khaled Abdullah

This year's HRFFB showcased stories from all over the world, addressing and reflecting on human action, the socio-political status quo and fundamental issues such as democracy, justice, freedom and environmental protection.

Despite all the drama around the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan, daily life carries on there. But that day-to-day life has certainly changed – particularly for women. By Claudia Dehn and Sonja Angelica Diehn