Water for All – World Water Day 2021
Water is a precondition for human existence, and for the sustainability of our planet. It is entwined with almost everything human, from climate change and… Read More »Water for All – World Water Day 2021
Human Rights
Sexual Violence Surging In South Sudan
“There’s been very little accountability in South Sudan for what is chronic, endemic problem of sexual violence against women and girls,” said the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights’ (OHCHR) spokesperson Rupert Colville.
Kenya’s Marginalised Say Nothing For Us, Without Us
“Women are increasingly playing a key role in economically uplifting of their households, unlike before, but they need access to affordable loans from financial institutions and requisite skills to run own enterprise.”
The Hidden Economic Costs Of Displacement
In a new report, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) examines the financial costs of internal displacement across major crises around the world, raising awareness of the importance of preventing future displacement as well as responding to such situations efficiently.
Ghana: Is There Press Freedom Without Accountability?
“I’m devastated because the life of a brilliant, dedicated and young journalist has been cowardly cut short. I’m angered because journalists in Ghana have never felt safe, despite our role very clearly recognized and sealed by the country’s constitution”
Smart Tech Will Only Work for Women When the Fundamentals for Its Uptake Are in Place
Clearly, poor rural women would benefit the most from new ways of working on the land. Therefore, technology and innovation must benefit women and men equally for it to work well for society.
Where Is The Progress Promised On Gender?
108 years is too long to wait for gender equality – this International Women’s Day, the demands of the women on the front lines must not just be heard, but acted upon.
How Ethiopia Is Managing Refugees And Shoppers From Eritrea Amid New Peace
The sudden peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and the opening of their previously closed and dangerous border, sent shockwaves of hope and optimism throughout the two countries. But a new issue has arisen: whether Eritreans coming into Ethiopia should still be classed as refugees.
Mozambique: Land And Property Rights
Mozambique is a large, sparsely populated country in southern Africa with a population of nearly 28 million (2017), about 70% of whom live and work… Read More »Mozambique: Land And Property Rights
Zambia: Land And Property Rights
Zambia is a landlocked country in south-east Africa with a population of 17.1 million (2017). It has a reputation for political stability but faces challenges,… Read More »Zambia: Land And Property Rights