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Digital technology

“What really matters is unsupervised access”

How to use digital technology in ways that promote gender justice

Global biodiversity

The basis of our existence

Biodiversity is the cornerstone of ecosystems. The progressive loss of it threatens people’s livelihoods and food security.

Land use conflicts

Pressure on wildlife in Uganda

In Uganda, nature, herders and farmers compete for land resources. Better planning is needed – and it must involve local communities

Democracy

Peru’s crisis of democracy continues

Ever since Dina Boluarte took over from Pedro Castillo, the country’s divide has deepened. Political and corruption scandals abound

Feminist development theory

Feminist development policy for inclusive societies

Feminist Development Policy in Germany offers the opportunity to look at rights, resources and representation from a social contract perspective

Social change

Mexico is slowly inching towards gender justice

In spite of widespread machismo, there is some progress on women’s rights

Demographics

Family planning is a woman’s right

Smart family-planning policies support women’s rights and empower young people

German development policy

What really helps women worldwide – sanitary pads, visas and loans

Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development explains how feminist development policy contributes to making societies more equitable, resilient and stable

Gender justice

Pakistan is slowly moving towards gender justice

Gender parity is now within reach in the prestigious Central Superior Services

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Intercultural music

Music of the Nile

The multinational music collective “The Nile Project” sang in many styles and languages about life along the Nile

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Sustainability

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