Afghan Women – The Emerging Narrative and Why it is Wrong

ROME and AMSTERDAM, Oct 5 2021 (IPS) – The USA and its allies have repeatedly stated […]

Mental Health: Getting to Healthy, Happy

In many countries reporting mental health issues is frowned upon – even though statistics show there […]

China Opens Embassy in Nicaragua for First Time since 1990 after Taiwan Ties Cut

AUSTRALIA, Jan 10 2022 (IPS) – For the first time since 1990, China has , Nicaragua, […]

International Women’s Day, 2022Celebrating the Transformative Impact of Women as Non-Formal Educators

The following opinion piece is part of series to mark International Women’s Day, March 8. A […]

Most Maternal Deaths Are Preventable: How To Improve Outcomes in South Africa

The risk of a woman dying from pregnancy-related complications is one in 5,400 in high-income countries, […]

India & China Continue to Lead –as World Population Projected to Reach 8.0 Billion

Credit: Freepik UNITED NATIONS, Jul 11 2022 (IPS) – India and China, two Asian nuclear powers […]

Development Banks Should Reform Their Lending Practices

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank share a common goal of raising living […]

Mental Health Must Be Addressed in Medical Facilities and in Communities

It is imperative to identify symptoms when they are present and provide timely care. Asking routine […]

Why Quality Seeds Are among the Most Valuable Currency in Climate Finance for Africa

Michael Keller is Secretary General of International Seed Federation Joy of Marketing – Ethiopia. Credit: International […]

Female Genital Mutilation: Not just an Emotional and Health Impact on Women but a $1.4 Billion Dollar Cost to Communities

The World Health Organisation has released a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) “Cost Calculator” that highlights the […]