In Haiti, violence against women is rising, driven by the recent proliferation of gang attacks, kidnappings, and political and economic upheaval.
Understanding and building Indigenous resilience to climate change in South Asia
Have you taken longer routes to avoid dark streets? Have you waited for a train or bus that's mostly empty? Have you carried keys in your hands for self-defense "just in case?" Have…
As we take part in the 16 days of activism against GBV, I am sharing a few insights that can be useful in kick-starting your activism journey. These tips are based on my community engagement…
Twenty percent of women in Eastern Europe and 18 percent in Central Asia have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. The multilayered crises of climate, conflict, and the COVID…
Many Caribbean countries simply do not collect data to measure and monitor poverty and inequality.
On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, or #EndPoverty Day, I want to draw attention to the urgency of improving living standards in Africa.
Latin America and the Caribbean is a region that has not yet won the battle to eradicate poverty, and the results in each country are dissimilar. This is compounded by two additional problems:…
On 7 July 2023, after two weeks of intense negotiations, the member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) unanimously agreed to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international…
Blue Ports support the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and healthy ocean ecosystems. The World Bank has looked at the potential of this model in five…