In Haiti, violence against women is rising, driven by the recent proliferation of gang attacks, kidnappings, and political and economic upheaval.
"My parents stopped my education when I complained about the harassment on the streets and buses enroute to school. They could not always send a male member to escort me to school."
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…
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…
As urban residents and transport planners around the world enter into a post-pandemic phase, it is useful to take stock of the lasting impacts. A thorough analysis conducted in Bogota and Buenos…
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…
The World Bank is working with Colombia to boost investment into rural roads and water transport in some of the country's most isolated regions. The objective? Connect more people to…