Gen Ueda
VICE Belgium – Editor-in-chief
gen.ueda@vice.comNothing exciting to see here... except maybe a strong interest in activism, human rights and liberation politics. Absolutely convinced that we all must play our part in the War of Ideas.
How it Feels to Be a Queer Palestinian in Exile
Son of a famous Palestinian resistance fighter, artist Hamza Abuhamdia opens up about juggling the multiple facets of his identity.
Meet the Militant Bakers Feeding France’s Migrants
In this makeshift bakery in Calais, volunteers take turns baking bread for people stuck in migrant camps.
What It's Like to Be an Addict – and Homeless
Stagnation, setbacks, missed opportunities, and a glimmer of hope: This is life when you struggle with addiction but are trying to get better.
‘Skins’: The Show That Walked So ‘Saltburn’ Could Run
Seventeen years on, you can see the teen drama's fingerprints all over similarly debauched shows like “Euphoria” and “Saltburn”.
People Who Didn't Want Kids And Ended Up Having Them Explain Why
"I often used to judge people who decided to have kids. But sometimes, all it takes is one person to change things."
How Takayuki Suzuki’s World Cup Goal Changed My Life
Japan-Belgium, 2002. An unsung hero ignited my fandom and shaped my appreciation for underdogs.
Inside the Parisian Cafe for Subversives and Whistleblowers
The Dissident Club is a meeting spot for insubordinate minds in exile.
My Name and Face Are the Only Things Linking Me to My Heritage
Don't speak your parents' language? Can't talk to dad about the past? These are all familiar problems for second-gen Algerian immigrants like me.
This Photographer Captures People’s Secret Fantasies
Jo Bogaerts' art represents his subject's most intimate desires, from BDSM to extramarital affairs.
This Photographer Made a Camera Out of Police Bombs to Capture Riots
“People say photojournalists have to be impartial, but I want to be part of the movement.”
Inside the Cemetery Where the Dead Don’t Rest in Peace
In this unsuspecting neighbourhood of Paraguay’s capital, the dearly departed see more grave robbers than visitors.
Writing a Book? Going to Therapy Might Help With It
Sitting in front of your own words and confronting the depths of your brain can be incredibly draining.