カテゴリー: Global development
Villagers rely more on the forest’s resources, threatening its ecosystem – and leaving them more vulnerable to cyclonesHelp us support those on the climate emergency’s frontlineAs he steps out of the mosque on the banks of the Kholpetua River, Mohammed…
In such a conservative country, young women often have to fight their own families first just to play the sport they loveBisma Amjad plays cricket. She aspires to play internationally and was picked for Pakistan’s under-19 World Cup squad.But when the …
Watchdog’s latest report argues autocrats around the world are getting desperate as opponents form coalitions to challenge themIncreasingly repressive and violent acts against civilian protests by autocratic leaders and military regimes around the worl…
Prof Faizullah Jalal, an outspoken critic of Afghanistan’s ruling group, was arrested for alleged remarks on social mediaSupporters of a prominent university professor, and one of Afghanistan’s most vocal critics of the Taliban, are calling for his rel…
Move to appoint Justice Ayesha Malik, who banned virginity tests for rape survivors, described as ‘defining moment’ for the countryPakistan’s top judicial commission has nominated a female judge to the supreme court for the first time in the country’s …
Decision to close public hammams – most people’s only chance for a warm wash – sparks anger in light of country’s mounting crisesThe Taliban sparked outrage this week by announcing that women in northern Afghanistan would no longer be allowed to use co…
Half a million people have sunk into poverty since the pandemic struck, with rising costs forcing many to cut back on foodCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSri Lanka is facing a deepening financial and humanitarian crisis with…
Government has banned Mother Teresa charity and many other NGOs from receiving donations from abroadOxfam India has said its work in the country will be imperilled by the government’s refusal to renew a licence that permits it to receive funds from abr…
Coastal communities in Mexico, Bangladesh and Somalia are struggling to adapt to the climate crisis. Many people have already lost livelihoods and homes to rising waters Continue reading…
Laali and Meenakshi’s unborn daughters are among the country’s 46 million ‘missing’ women and girls over the past 50 yearsLaali was alone at home when she realised her legs were drenched in blood. The bleeding did not stop for eight hours. As she fell …
Founder Aryan Pasha wants La Beauté & Style to be an inclusive and comfortable space, as well as tackle prejudice and provide employmentThe beauty treatments listed at the new La Beauté & Style salon are much the same as those offered by the do…
Psychologist Ratnaboli Ray’s recovery from a mental health crisis inspired her to fight for women suffering in ‘abysmal’ conditions in West Bengal’s state institutionsPhotography by Ranita Roy for the GuardianRatnaboli Ray regards one of the lowest poi…
Backing is also given to UN resolution exempting most aid from threat of sanctionsThe US has eased its restrictions on mainstream humanitarian aid reaching famine-stricken Afghanistan and backed a UN security council resolution exempting most aid from …