Development and
Cooperation

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Demonstration in South Africa in January against US actions in Venezuela.

Democracy vs autocracy

The kind of solidarity Venezuelans need right now

Venezuelans have entered a new phase of the same crisis they have been struggling with for many years. International reactions that confuse solidarity with paternalism are not helpful. Instead, pro-democratic civil society actors deserve more support.

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Former child soldiers stand in line waiting to be registered with UNICEF to receive a release package, in Yambio, South Sudan.

Children in conflict

Child soldiers are still a reality in South Sudan

In South Sudan, children are still being recruited and used in the country’s ongoing conflicts

A Taliban fighter stands guard as people receive food rations from China in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Afghanistan

Looking the other way is (not) an option

In Afghanistan, there is a vital need to provide help and strengthen the civilian population without legitimising the Taliban regime. Recent political developments in Germany are disastrous from a human-rights perspective.

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 3/2026

What remains of humanitarian aid?

Food aid in Kakuma is now only available to people who have been classified by the WFP as belonging to the relevant categories.
Refugees

Ending up in the last category means no food at all

Cuts to international aid funding have plunged Kakuma, one of the world’s largest refugee camps in Kenya, into a worsening humanitarian crisis. With food rations reduced to a fraction of the minimum requirement, residents face an impossible choice.

A Taliban fighter stands guard as people receive food rations from China in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Afghanistan

Looking the other way is (not) an option

In Afghanistan, there is a vital need to provide help and strengthen the civilian population without legitimising the Taliban regime. Recent political developments in Germany are disastrous from a human-rights perspective.

Transporting medical patients in Khan Yunis, Gaza.
Crises and conflicts

“The triple nexus needs to be more flexible and tolerant of error”

The humanitarian-development-peace nexus (HDP nexus) seeks to more closely coordinate humanitarian, development and peacebuilding activities. Katharina Valjak from Misereor explains in our interview where there is room for improvement.

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In der Hindukusch-Himalaya-Region schmelzen die Gletscher
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Global environment

Restoring the planet’s environmental health is indispensable

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Plattenladen im Kenyatta-Markt in Nairobi
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Culture Special

Art with a developmental connection - compiled for you by the D+C editorial team.

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Kinder auf einem staatlichen Schulhof in Nigeria.
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Education

Around the world, access to education must be made easier and its quality has to improve

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Eine Sammlung von Geldscheinen und Münzen.
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Fiscal space

In view of multiple crises, state agencies must stay able to invest in crucial infrastructure and services

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A woman in Iran is protesting for her rights.
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Gender equality

Empowering women and girls is crucial to achieving gender justice.

 

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