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Global Shocks Shake Progress On Development
Ottawa Citizen
May 17th, 2013
In this op-ed, Duncan Green discusses the impact that global disasters have had on populations financially and socially, as well as in terms of development and aid processes.
Read More‘Village Banking’ Empowers Poor Malawi Women
Voice of America
May 16th, 2013
An NGO focused on women’s empowerment has been working to help economically troubled and abused women become financially independent through village savings and loans programs.
Read MoreAfrica’s Emerging Middle Class Drives Growth And Democracy
NONVIOLENT CONFLICT
May 11th, 2013
Africa is undergoing a economic and political change due to an uprising of middle class workers who are driving change and growth through their success.
Read MorePakistani Women Determined To Vote Despite Threats
VOA
May 9th, 2013
In the conservative southwestern province of Baluchistan, women are determined to make their vote count in the upcoming national elections.
Read More‘Provoking Peace’ In Indonesia
CSMonitor
May 8th, 2013
A conflict beginning in 1999 has led to divided communities in the Indonesian island of Ambon. Tensions still remain between religious groups, but citizens are hopeful for peace and dialogue in the future, despite sparks of contention in the present.
Read MoreSports, Gender Equality, And Development
Development Channel
May 16th, 2013
Saudi Arabia recently announced that it will allow female athletics in private schools. This small step forward is an indication of progress for gender equality in the country, and has led to optimism surrounding educational and economic opportunities for females in Saudi Arabia.
Read MoreNegotiating Peace In Somalia- An Insight From Somaliland
Africa Research Institute
May 15th, 2013
The establishment of a new government in Somalia has given rise to optimism, but security and peace still remain everyday challenges for the country. There is still a great need for progress, and caution must be taken in moving forward.
Read MoreFormer Palestinian Fighter Now Battles For A Middle Path
CSMonitor
May 10th, 2013
Mohammed Dajani has stepped away from the radical views he developed working for the Palestinian militant group, Fatah, and has embraced more rational and balanced approaches for achieving peace and stability.
Read MoreThe Renewed Fight For Women’s Rights In Egypt
CBC News
May 8th, 2013
Establishing gender equality in the midst of Egypt’s new regime has become a priority for many, who see a great need to protect women’s rights and encourage their participation in politics and the public sphere.
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Launches First Campaign To Stop Violence Against Women
Thomas Reuters Foundation
May 2nd, 2013
Saudi Arabia has launched its first campaign against the abuse of women, which is designed to encourage females to speak about their experiences and have a global impact in women’s rights.
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