Radical and liberal feminists agree that prostitution is shaped by inequality and harm – but they disagree on what should be done about it. Their visions range from abolition to decriminalisation.
A survivor of female genital mutilation living in the UK, Shamsa Araweelo spent years desperately seeking proper medical treatment. She became an advocate for survivors of violence – and is hugely successful on social media.
The transatlantic slave trade had a devastating impact on Africa and affects the continent to this day. The fact that the Arab slave trade also took a terrible toll on millions of Africans is often overlooked.
Kenyan environmental and climate activist Joyce Koech is committed to the reforestation of mangroves. At the UN mid-term Climate Change Conference, she lamented that climate negotiations often ignore the reality of those affected.
In Africa, political rhetoric, dubious health claims and geopolitical interests fuel the spread of misinformation. Africa Check regularly exposes lies and works to (re)build media literacy to hold those in power accountable with facts.
Indigenous ways of life have withstood difficult conditions and outside pressure for centuries. The global community must do more to protect them – and learn from them in light of looming social and ecological crises.
A union for informal workers – how does that work? For more than 50 years, women in India have been supporting each other. Their latest challenge: climate change.
Functioning basic infrastructure is one of the prerequisites for the integration of refugees. In Pakistan, a WWF initiative is helping to supply internally displaced persons (IDP) with drinking water.
