International

Afghanistan: Kabul City: On the Brink of Water Shortage Crisis

Daily Outlook Afghanistan

The alarms and concerns over the water shortage crisis are repeatedly expressed or raised in Afghanistan, especially in Kabul city. Last week, the office of…

2022 Women Building Peace Award Finalists

USIP

The Women Building Peace Award is given each year to a woman peacebuilder who has made a major contribution to preventing conflict, combatting violence and…

Ukraine/RussiaControlling Water: A Recurring War Tactic in Russo-Ukrainian War

Dipti Yadav, India Today

Weaponising basic resources such as water has always had a far-reaching effect in the history of wars ever fought. World War II era is one…

DRC: By Whom Is the DRC Plundering Its Minerals?

Journal of Africa

These are alarming reports regularly published by NGOs and the United Nations (UN). All have the same conclusions: Congolese minerals are disappearing, mainly because of…

Afghanistan: UN Warns Rapid Urbanization Is Deepening Gender Inequality in Afghanistan

Hasht e Subh
Hasht e Subh

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has announced that the rapid pace of urbanization in Afghanistan, driven by internal displacement, forced returns, and economic…

Colombia: Women Farming the Future

Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur
Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur

Women are playing an essential role in Colombia’s agrifood system, as farmers, entrepreneurs, knowledge holders across generations and community leaders. The Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN)…