In global arena, irrational aspirations are pitted against reasoned deliberation

In Mexico, government rhetoric on women’s rights is better than what women experience in daily life

Local leaders in Malawi launched a campaign to end child marriages

Textile Partnership has achieved results, but more can be done

German government’s Green Button initiative could do even more to ensure social standards

Mostly women pick cotton in Pakistan – they are poorly paid and exposed to health risks

For disabled people in Indonesia, getting access to reliable health information, including on Covid-19, is a particular challenge

Many workers in textile and garments manufacturing are exposed to health risks they do not understand

Many informal workers cannot afford to pay cost-covering contributions, so cross-subsidisation is often needed

A two-decade trend of autocratisation is eroding democratic principles worldwide. Providers of development cooperation should take notice.