The Group of 20 major economic powers meeting this weekend should focus on a "Global Green Deal that capitalizes on the current economic crisis to build economically and environmentally sustainable economies," write environmental analysts Gary Gardner and Michael Renner.
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WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (OneWorld) - American aid worker Stephen Vance and
his Pakistani driver — whose name remains private for the safety of
his family — were killed Wednesday by gunmen in northwest Pakistan.
The assault is the latest in a growing trend of attacks on humanitarian
aid workers in developing countries.
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In one part of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where conflict has subsided and people are beginning to return home, a community-driven reconstruction project is fostering democracy, rebuilding social services, and creating new economic opportunities.
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The Sudanese government’s announcement of a ceasefire in Darfur "has offered a glimmer of hope" to solve a crisis that has lasted nearly six years and left hundreds of thousands of people dead, say analysts.
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WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (OneWorld) - The international aid community kept up
the pressure on President-elect Barack Obama this week, sending a
letter to his Transition Team suggesting measures that should be taken
to make foreign assistance a top priority.
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Three courageous women were honored Tuesday for advancing women’s rights in their respective countries. Yanar Mohammed from Iraq, Sapana Pradhan Malla from Nepal, and Dr. Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian from Palestine are working against religious, political, and cultural biases that inhibit gender equality in their societies.
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On World Responsible Tourism Day, an indigenous community in Kenya — evicted from their land to make way for a world-famous nature reserve — launched an appeal for a portion of the revenue generated by the region’s thriving tourism industry.
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Psychological and emotional healing is integral to peace building in communities wracked by conflict, writes humanitarian aid worker Rohaniza Sumndad, reflecting on her experiences in the conflicted Mindanao region of the Philippines.
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