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Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation is a hugely contentious issue worldwide. According to a report published by the WHO, UNESCO, UNIFEM and
Two Reports: one message – the more we grow together, the more we grow apart
2011 saw the publication of two reports on international ‘risk’; one published early in the year by the Risks Report
The “Girl Effect” and women’s rights
The “Girl Effect” and women’s rights Whether you agree with it or not the “girl effect” has become something of
The poor continue to give and the rich continue to receive – the case of Item 18(b)
In a world of obscene inequality we like to think things are getting better and, in some areas, things are
Worst countries for sick children
A new report – health workers index – published by UK NGO Save the Children lists those countries worldwide in
The Food Vendor
Check out the “The Food Vendor,” a story illustrating staple foods around the world and the issues of rising food prices
Cartoon satire of ‘development’
What is ‘development’? What is done in the name of development? Who ‘does’ development and who is it done to?
NYCI Zambia-Ireland youth worker exchange report now available
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is the representative body for national voluntary youth work organisations in Ireland, represents
The First Grader
The First Grader tells the true story of an 83 year old Mau Mau veteran, Margue, who is desperate to
The Guardian website Global Development section
British newspaper the Guardian, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, offer a comprehensive up-to-date global development section