Venezuela: where a crisis and a “gold rush” are creating an environmental disaster
Under glass displays, nappies and coffee are sold as luxury items in the supermarkets of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Customers’ baskets are mostly empty. […]
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Communities march against gang violence and crime
Dubbed #BishopLavisShutDown, residents of Bishop Lavis and surrounding townships came out against gang violence, crime and drugs in the area.
Land activists want speedy land reform, restitution and an end to evictions
A group of about 100 land activists marched to Parliament to demand speedy expropriation of land without compensation.
New approaches needed to tackle labour market discrimination against ethnic minorities in Europe, say experts
Like many of her art history classmates, Emmanuelle Nsun struggled to find a job after graduating from a university in Liège, a city in the […]
“It’s time for Denel to move way from our communities”
A memorial service for the workers killed in an explosion at Rheinmetall Denel Munition was held on Thursday evening.
Living with albinism in Mozambique
According to Amnesty International there are an estimated 30,000 living with albinism in Mozambique who faced discrimination and ostracization last year, while at least 13 […]
Are Africa’s climate negotiators ready for COP24?
Africa’s efficacy in global climate negotiations may only have been the subject of a short session during a two-day workshop on climate change in Africa […]
Syria: being a mother in times of war
In Syria, most babies are born by Caesarean section. There is no time for natural deliveries under the shelling. There are not enough doctors. Mothers […]
Why developing countries should boost the ways of small-scale farming
Industrial agriculture – farming that involves the intensive production of livestock, poultry, fish and crops – is one of the most environmentally destructive forms of […]
Behind the scenes at Disneyland: exploited workers “deserve a share of the magic”
Every night, after the last visitors leave, Artemis Bell rolls up her sleeves and cleans the streets of Disneyland with a pressure washer. “My team […]
Intersectionality is key to women’s struggles
A seminar was held on Tuesday, 28 August on the challenges facing women’s access to resources from the land and sea.
Vigilantism causes tensions in Blikkiesdorp
Blikkiesdorp is on a knife edge following the burning of shacks of those accused of habouring thugs and gangsters.
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