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Poverty Reduction
Social policy

Social-protection systems reduce causes of displacement

Social-protection systems not only offer a safety net for individuals; they can also help tackle crises affecting society as a whole

Gender justice

How education and employment improve gender equality

Gender justice depends on women’s self-confidence, and public policy can make a difference

The Sahel

Moving from crisis to dynamism on Sahara’s southern edges

Sahel countries, known mainly for many problems, must do their best to get a demographic dividend

Pandemic impacts

Covid-19 means more debt and more forced labour

Garment workers are worse off due to the coronavirus pandemic

Backyard distilleries

Covid-19 crisis boosts thriving trade in moonshine

As bars closed in lockdown, illicit home-made alcohol filled market in Zimbabwe

Borno state

Nigeria’s government wants to close IDP camps

In view of ongoing violence, displaced people in Borno state do not want to be sent home

Internal displacement

Internal displacement is a huge issue in Nigeria’s northeast

Multidimensional Lake Chad crisis has multiple impacts on Nigeria

Coronavirus

Uganda’s poverty rate has risen 10 percentage points

As in many African countries, Covid-19 has exacerbated inequality in Uganda

Schools

What kind of teachers Africa needs to ensure social justice

A new book casts light on social inclusion and societal awareness in African schools

Latin America

Why desperate Latin American risk dangerous journey north

South American migrants are fleeing to the US via Mexico in growing numbers

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