The international platform Global Voices has announced a special project titled 'Protest in Democracy,' tied to its September thematic issue. As part of this initiative, members of the global community of writers and translators are gathering and publishing examples of protest music — songs that have accompanied social movements and acts of civil disobedience in different countries and eras. The project is conceived as a collaborative article in which each participant shares a story connected to protest music from their region: these may include compositions from the era of independence struggles, songs of anti-authoritarian movements, anthems of contemporary street protests, or musical works that have become symbols of resistance in the digital age. Global Voices contributors emphasize that music has historically played an important role in mobilizing people, expressing collective discontent, and preserving the memory of struggles for rights and freedoms. By sharing examples from their own cultures, project participants aim to show how the universal language of music unites different peoples in their pursuit of change and justice. The piece will bring together voices from different parts of the world, offering readers a chance to learn about the cultural and political context in which these works were created. The project continues Global Voices' tradition of covering civic initiatives and grassroots movements through the lens of culture and art, highlighting the diversity of forms that protest can take in the modern world.