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Protesters carrying the Sri Lanka flag march in the Galle Face Green area of Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 17, 2022.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: The Marginalization of War-Torn Tamils

Sri Lanka’s economic turbulence has pushed the country into complete political turmoil and precipitated a humanitarian emergency.

Mahrukh Chaudhry December 16, 2022

Woman refugee sitting together with her children

Unbreakable Realities: Vulnerabilities of Women and Children in War Zones

Women and children often bear the brunt of war in many different aspects. Read to understand their predicaments and vulnerabilities.

Xiao Xuan Tan December 10, 2022

Impact of learning poverty on the economic growth and development of developing countries

Research by the World Bank shows that over 50% of children in developing countries cannot read a simple story by the age of 10. This learning poverty impacts on their educational progress in the future affecting their skills thus human capital inefficiencies. As a result, developing countries lag behind when it comes to economic growth and development.

Don Nyagudi October 31, 2022

Photo showing a person on the streets begging for food.

Impact of Russia-Ukraine war inflation on struggling economies

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has continued to exacerbate economic suffering among poor countries which are already grappling with political and economic issues. At the centre of this suffering is food inflation which is making life unbearable for people.

Multiple Authors October 5, 2022

The Case of Femonationalism: Right-Wing Policies against Indian Muslim Women

Femonationalism in the Indian context is visible in the nexus of right-wing populism, patriarchy, and Islamophobia.

Mahrukh Chaudhry October 4, 2022

A look back at Pride 2022: securing progress in times of social regression

In a time where LGBTQ+ rights are being challenged, we look to international advocacy and education as ways towards an inclusive future.

Esther Brito July 25, 2022

The role of Arewa media in combatting insecurity

This piece explores the role of media in combatting insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Salim Yunusa July 9, 2022

A photo with the banner, "The Future is Female"

Success is Tunisian women

Tunisia? You might be wondering, what is Tunisia, is it edible? (As a Tunisian who works with foreigners, I get this all the time). To make it clear at once, Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa and a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered…

Ghada Mezghani June 29, 2022

Women in STEM; Matters Arising

Women across developing countries need to harness technology in order to propel themselves to financial independence and a better life for themselves and their families.

Salim Yunusa June 27, 2022

Tourists & their Negative Impact on the Country

With summer approaching, tourists’ behavior can sometimes be disrespectful not only towards the country’s culture and its people but also harmful to the animals and environment.

Sirine bougacha June 26, 2022

‘Volunteering prepares you for the future’ – Hassana Maina, gender consultant

An interview with Hassana Maina, a gender advocate and lawyer

Salim Yunusa June 18, 2022

kids at the funeral of theShireen Abu Aqla

The price of truth reporting in journalism

We usually wake up in the morning, open any source of news and get updated about what happened when we were sleeping. We get extra concerned when we are aware of a war happening at any corner in this big world. Especially, the atrocious never ending battle between Israel and Palestine. Inhumane On 11th May…

Ghada Mezghani June 14, 2022

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