Ife Smith asks why the judicial system in Trinidad &; Tobago unfairly treats women who suffer from domestic violence. In collaboration with WOMEN DELIVER: 100 YOUNG LEADERS. ...

How cruel can we humans be to our cousins chimpanzees? And how loving? Jan Stejskal reports from a chimpanzee refuge centre in Kenya. ...

Hundreds of millions of people are now living in Megacities, holding a population of 10 million or more, which are starting to dominate not only particular areas, but whole regions. China is a case in point. ...

Breastfeeding in the Philippines is under threat by milk firms that want to grow their market, which has been reduced recently due to strong legislation and advocacy of breastfeeding. ...

“One would have thought that in this modern day of human rights, our systems in prison would have changed, but that is not so," says a Tongolese man whose three brothers are political prisoners. Npong Francis reports from Togo. ...

Some of the poorest communities in Ghana are suffering from "river blindness", a painful disease that leaves its victims blind. Npong Francis reports from the local eye hospital. ...

Rio+20 could have been the conference that changed lead countries to powerful sustainable development commitments. But it was not. ...

A loosely defined document with the idealistic title “The Future We Want” has been agreed upon after week long deliberations by a 193 member committee at the Rio+20. The document has called for the inclusion of “women, non-governmental organisations, and indigenous groups in the sustainable development agenda.” But, these 'recommendations' and 'voluntary' commitments are hollow promises with no compulsory e ...

Interview with Vice-Chair of the Bureau of the Preparatory Committee for Rio+20, Czech Professor Bedřich Moldan. He openly expresses his disbelief in a bold outcome of the event. What is more, he reveals his opinion whom to blame for it. ...

Four African leaders are participating in this year’s G8 summit at Camp David, USA, on May 19 for a discussion. Is it going to be a real partnership for change? ...