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Refugees
Mona Naggar
Mona Naggar

Medicine for Syrians in need

In a clinic in Turkey, Syrian medics help Syrian refugees

Torture
Moutaz Ali

Libyan film about illegal prisons

The first film produced in post-revolution Libya deals with torture

Migration
Moutaz Ali

A long trip from Kumasi to Tripoli

Many African migrants stay to work in Libya

Tunisia
Aya Chebbi

Revolution tourism

Revival of tourism will stabilise Tunisia’s democracy, a model for the Arab region

Migration
Marc von ­Boemcken
Ruth Vollmer

Death on the southern border

Rigorous protection of Europe’s borders means many refugees are losing their lives

Health care
Moutaz Ali

From bad to worse

The health sector in Libya has deteriorated after the revolution

Humanitarian aid
Theresa Krinninger

“More, not less commitment”

Challenges for humanitarian Aid in ISIS-controlled areas

Middle east
Kai Ambos

Sovereign action

German law professor assesses what Palestinian Territories’ accession to ICC means and what Israel’s reaction implies

Netizens
Mona Naggar
Mona Naggar

Blogging for change

Young bloggers discuss daily life under Israeli occupation in Palestine

Comment
Aya Chebbi

Compromise-style politics

Tunisia is moving forward on road towards democracy

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Poverty Reduction

The first UN Sustainable Development Goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Rebounding tourism set to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
Why tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka peaked in 2018
Mexico’s first female president
Prioritise international solidarity over national interests
A brief history of Nepal’s tourism industry

Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

Mexico’s first female president
Women-led businesses suffer most
Why you might find our newsletter useful
Why the acronym BIPoC does not have to explain anything
Defending the progress made

Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities
Imagine top judges in Africa or Asia ruling like the US Supreme Court
Turning point in sanctions policy
Advantages and pitfalls of sanctions

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.

ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities
Imagine top judges in Africa or Asia ruling like the US Supreme Court
Turning point in sanctions policy
Advantages and pitfalls of sanctions