Credible and fair elections are needed, but look unlikely in view of political tensions in the DR Congo

Though civilian prime minister is back in office after coup attempt, the situation in Khartoum remains tense

Gender justice concerns not only women, but society in general

In the eyes of feminists, reforms of the Dominican Republic’s penal code are heading in the wrong direction

Legislators in Buenos Aires allow pregnant women to choose whether they want a baby or not

Burundi’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission faces accusations of ethnic bias

In the Philippines, we see how social media undermine democracy

Anti-democratic leaders must not be allowed to shine on White House’ digital stage

Why international experts now consider what used to be the world’s largest democracy a damaged one

This year’s Global Hunger Index (GHI) shows that things are getting worse