Gender Equality

Migrating can be an empowering experience for women but also involves considerable hardship. Policy action is needed to improve their opportunities

A health advisor from Senegal explains what advice she gives to young mothers on how to properly feed and care for their babies

The foundation for the rest of a child's life is laid in the first few years. In many countries, however, the healthy development of a child faces almost impossible obstacles

Cultural variations in learning and parenting persist across the globe. However, globalisation and the market economy are changing parenting patterns in all cultures

In Ghana, female farmers are essential for ensuring food security and nutrition, but they often face systemic challenges

Our overview compiles our culture special reviews

The government in Islamabad has launched several initiatives to address the country’s water problems

Purple Innovation supports women having faced domestic violence to launch businesses and become financially independent

During their second period of rule, the Taliban appear more moderate in a few select areas, partly due to international expectations and a more self-confident Afghan society

The author and activist Tsitsi Dangarembga writes about a young woman’s fight for the right to female self-determination in Zimbabwe