The civic strike in Buenaventura, during May of this year, and the repression of activists, accused of vandalism by the government, brought the plight of Afro-descendant Colombians into the global spotlight. But what lies behind these recent [...]

Women are generally given the task of applying pesticides and fertilizers, often without protective gear, and earn less than their male co-workers for the same number of hours.

The initiative has introduced the self-governance of food supplies for villagers, thus curbing the speculation mechanisms that generate poverty and hunger.

Female absence during their periods is not just the result of deep-rooted cultural beliefs. Poor local water, sanitation and hygiene facilities (WASH) are also factors

Heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses of the developed world are growing in Africa because of urbanisation and big agriculture

“Remittances can’t be the goal to develop a country. Nepal is trying to emerge from a cycle of political chaos and from the ashes of destruction. It is a time to chart new course of development.”