International Women’s Day, 2022Women Demanding Justice & Peace in the Streets of Myanmar
The following opinion piece is part of series to mark International Women’s Day, March 8. Activists in Myanmar taking part...
Month: August 2024
What Future for a World of 8 Billion?
The writer is Director, Population Division of the United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs.School Opens in Weapons Free...
Deadly Smoke: Feeding Children Kills Cafeteria Staff
Soo Hyoun Lim (right) and friend campaign for safe working environments for cafeteria workers.Seoul, Sep 28 2022 (IPS) - During...
Thinking Like a Tree – A Tribute to Life Sustainers
STOCKHOLM, Aug 24 2022 (IPS) - When I was a child, a friend asked me: “How would you describe a...
Malawi Suffers Worst Cholera Outbreak in Decades
Cholera ward in a health centre in Blantyre. Malawi has experienced a massive rise in cholera in the past year....
Pakistan’s Free Healthcare Insurance Benefits Women, Poor
Universal Health Care priorities in Pakistan have been boosted by free healthcare insurance for the poor. Credit: Ashfaq Yusufzai/IPSPESHAWAR, Feb...
Quo Vadis Republic of Mauritius?
Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is Former President of the Republic of MauritiusDr. Ameenah Gurib-FakimPORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Mar 30 2023 (IPS) -...
Why Quality Seeds Are among the Most Valuable Currency in Climate Finance for Africa
Michael Keller is Secretary General of International Seed FederationJoy of Marketing - Ethiopia. Credit: International Seed FederationVAUD, Switzerland, May 16...
Quest for Safe Water in One of India’s Most Isolated Villages
Simita Devi, whose daughter spent days in hospital recently suffering from typhoid caused by contaminated water, collects clean water brought...
Time to Ensure Equity in Global Research Vocabulary
Categorizing countries into “low- and middle-income countries” and “high income countries” is not appropriate for studying healthcare systems and population...