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Rural Women in Latin America Define Their Own Kind of Feminism

By Fabiana Frayssinet

Rural organisations in Latin America are working on defining their own concept of feminism, one that takes into account alternative economic models as well as their own concerns and viewpoints, which are not always in line with those of women in urban areas.

Investigation Tears Veil Off World Bank’s “Promise” to Eradicate Poverty

By Kanya D'Almeida
An expose published Thursday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and its media partners has revealed that in the course of a single decade, 3.4 million people were evicted from their homes, torn away from their lands or otherwise displaced by projects funded by the World Bank.

Acid Attacks Still a Burning Issue in India

By Neeta Lal
Vinita Panikker, 26, considers herself "the world's most unfortunate woman".

Spiritual Leaders Urge Action On Nuclear Disarmament

By Josh Butler
Religious leaders addressed the United Nations in New York last week, pleading on moral grounds for global nuclear disarmament.

U.N. Warns of Growing Divide Between Nuclear Haves and Have-Nots

By Thalif Deen
As she prepared to leave office after more than three years, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Angela Kane painted a dismal picture of a conflicted world: it is “not the best of times for disarmament.”

Economic Slowdown Threatens Progress Towards Equality in Latin America

By Ivet González
Predictions of a sharp slowdown in Latin America’s economic growth this year make it even more necessary for the region’s leaders to make commitments to boost prosperity with equality during the Seventh Summit of the Americas, currently taking place in the Panamanian capital.

Nepal: A Trailblazer in Biodiversity Conservation

By Naresh Newar
At dusk, when the early evening sun casts its rays over the lush landscape, the Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about 200 km south of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, is a place of the utmost tranquility.

Mexican Human Rights Fight Illustrated in New Graphic Novel Series

By Josh Butler
A Dublin-based human rights group has launched a series of graphic novels highlighting the stories of activist groups and rights struggles around the world.

In Belize, Climate Change Drives Coastal Management

By Aaron Humes
A five-year project launched here in Belize City in March seeks to cement a shift in view of climate change and its impact on Belize’s national development.

U.N. Rapporteur Calls for Action on Discrimination of Roma

By Josh Butler
The United Nations rapporteur for minorities has anti-Roma and anti-'Gypsy' bias in her sights.

In Bangladesh, Gender Equality Comes on the Airwaves

By Naimul Haq
Judging by how often they make headlines, one might be tempted to believe that women in Bangladesh don’t play a major role in this country’s affairs.

‘Cli-fi’ to Heat Up Literature Course in India

By Dan Bloom
University lecture halls in North America are no strangers to the ''cli-fi" genre of climate-themed novels and movies, but now India is getting into the act as well, thanks to the pioneering work of Professor T. Ravichandran of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) in Uttar Pradesh.

Women Still Struggling to Gain Equal Foothold in Nepal

By Renu Kshetry
Kali Sunar, 25, a resident of the Dumpada village in the remote Humla District in Far-West Nepal, lives a life that mirrors millions of her contemporaries.

Child Labour on U.S. Tobacco Farms: A Stubborn Problem in a Billion-Dollar Industry

By Valentina Ieri
For many young people, the summer is synonymous with free time, relaxation, or family vacations. For less fortunate kids the summer means labour, with scores of youths taking on part-time work to support their families.

Civil Society and Politics March for Negev Bedouin Recognition

By Silvia Boarini
There was a symbolic dimension to a recent four-day march from the periphery of Israel to the corridors of power in Jerusalem to seek recognition for Bedouin villages.

Effective War Crimes Inquiry Could Heal Sri Lanka’s Old Wounds

By Amantha Perera
Jessi Joygeswaran seems like your typical 23-year-old young woman. She has an infectious smile and laughs a lot when she talks. Like many other young women anywhere in the world, her life is full of dreams.

Opinion: Challenging the Power of the One Percent

By Lydia Alpízar Durán
When you are faced with the task of moving an object but find it is too heavy to lift, what is your immediate and most natural response? You ask someone to help you lift it. And it makes all the difference.

Global Civil Society to the Rescue of the Amazon

By Kwame Buist
A global civil society petition to save the Amazon is circulating on the internet and its promoters say that once one million signatures have been collected indigenous leaders will deliver it directly to the governments of Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela.

Millions of Dollars for Climate Financing but Barely One Cent for Women

By Amantha Perera
The statistics tell the story: in some parts of the world, four times as many women as men die during floods; in some instances women are 14 times more likely to die during natural disasters than men.

Curbing Tobacco Use – One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

By Diana Mendoza
The numbers are in, and there’s not much to celebrate: every year, about six million people die as a result of tobacco use, including 600,000 who succumb to the effects of second-hand smoke.

Lesbians Receiving Unequal Treatment from Cuban Health Services

By Ivet González
In addition to other forms of discrimination, lesbian and bisexual women in Cuba face unequal treatment from public health services. Their specific sexual and reproductive health needs are ignored, and they are invisible in prevention and treatment campaigns for women.
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