Migrating can be an empowering experience for women but also involves considerable hardship. Policy action is needed to improve their opportunities

A devastating fire killed 77 of the poorest residents of Johannesburg, fuelling discussions about urban housing conditions in South Africa. In this interview, human-rights expert Nomzamo Zondo talks about the political and social context of the catastroph

Senegal’s national dish is thiéboudienne: rice with fried or dried fish and mixed vegetables such as cabbage, aubergine, okra, squash or sweet potato

A health advisor from Senegal explains what advice she gives to young mothers on how to properly feed and care for their babies

In prosperous countries, pre-school education is very common. Here are the reasons

In many German nursery schools, language learning is not a big focus. This particularly affects children with a history of migration

In Ghana, persons with disabilities will be issued with a driver’s licence upon passing training and testing prescribed by the authorities

Although many consider the Nyege Nyege festival in Uganda immoral, the government supports the profitable event

Smallholder farmers are central to achieving food security. The UN organisation IFAD supports them with funds, access to markets and training

In Colombia, it is often difficult for children and young people with disabilities to receive medical care. The “Familias siguen adelante” project aims to change that