A working mother of five reports how she organises childcare despite expensive day-care in Burundi

In Zimbabwe more and more women defend themselves against violent attacks by training martial arts

In Kenya, a new trend of female mechanics is challenging traditional beliefs

The lives of young women in Nepal are determined by traditions and taboos, even though the constitution guarantees them equal rights

Attitudes have changed towards global relations and work-life balance – at Berlin’s Centre for Rural Development (SLE) as well

In families with disabled children in Malawi, women bear the main burden – moreover, they are often abandoned by their husbands and communities

Though poor education affects society as a whole, many governments do not prioritise the sector appropriately

What young Latin Americans must learn about sex and reproductive health

Under certain conditions, falling birth rates can produce a “demographic dividend”, for example in sub-Saharan Africa

Women everywhere must be free to go where they like and dress as they please