Poverty poses the greatest challenge to the promotion of peace, equality, and prosperity for all. Acknowledging the eradication of poverty and hunger as fundamental to sustainable development, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 as “a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity.” These Goals call on the international community to further human dignity and equality, promote global sustainability, and develop peaceful and inclusive societies. IPS sheds light on the stories of peoples and communities facing the realities of development around the world.
DEVELOPMENT & AID
For Many Migrants, No Land Is Sweeter Than Home
Most migrants to Europe, Australia and the United States from Rangpur in northern Bangladesh leave home at a young age and return when they have just passed middle age.
UN Development Goals Cannot be Achieved if Bombs Keep Falling From the Sky
I am honoured to pay a visit to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to address this Ministerial Meeting. I would like to use this opportunity to commend the role of the Non-Aligned Movement in promoting peace, security and development around the world.I also want to start by acknowledging the commitment of Venezuela, as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement. I also thank Azerbaijan for welcoming us all to Baku, as the host of this conference.
How Global Emissions Have Changed Since 1850
Which countries have emitted the most greenhouse gases? The quick answer is, "It depends." A more definitive response is tougher than you may expect. Many factors inform the answer.
“International Solidarity” at Yemen Donor Conference
The international community has pledged over two billion dollars towards urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Yemen during a UN event.
India Cracks Down on Human Trafficking
The Indian Union Cabinet has cleared the long-awaited Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, which proposes an imprisonment of 10 years to life term for those trafficking humans for the purpose of begging, marriage, prostitution or labour, among others. The bill will become a law once cleared by both houses of Parliament.
Premarital Sex: Increasing Worldwide
Premarital sex, defined as voluntary sexual intercourse between unmarried persons, is increasing worldwide. While traditional values, religious instructions and the laws of some countries continue to prescribe abstinence until marriage, the rapid societal changes that have occurred across all regions during the past half-century have resulted in the growing prevalence and acceptability of premarital sex.
How Citizen Power Ignited Seoul’s Energy Innovations
In a bid to reduce its nuclear energy dependence, Seoul embarked on a massive energy reduction initiative—shaped by citizen participation—in 2012.
What’s Happening to the World Income Distribution?
In 2013, Christoph Lakner and Branko Milanovic published a graph—quickly dubbed the “elephant chart”—that depicts changes in income distribution across the world between 1988 and 2008.
Yemen the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis, Says UN Chief
Thank you all for being here today to show your solidarity with the women, men, girls and boys of Yemen. And I want to thank my co-chairs, the Governments of Sweden and Switzerland, for hosting this conference for the second year and for their continued humanitarian commitment.
I Am a Migrant: Integrating Through Syrian ‘Hummus’
Khaled left Syria in 2015, when his country was already in its fourth year of war. He is 27 years old and can clearly remember what his life was like then in Damascus: a happy life, with a happy family, in a happy country.
Who’s Getting Financial Inclusion Funding in Sub-Saharan Africa?
For the first time in over a decade, Sub-Saharan Africa is a top priority for international funders investing in financial inclusion, with 30 percent of all active projects focused on the region.
What’s different about Trump’s tariffs?
At Davos in January, US President Donald Trump warned that the US “will no longer turn a blind eye to unfair economic practices” of others, interpreted by many as declaring world trade war. Before the US mid-term elections in November, Washington is expected to focus on others’ alleged “massive intellectual property theft, industrial subsidies and pervasive state-led economic planning” pointing to China without always naming names. With the Republican Party already united behind his tax bill, Trump senses an opportunity to finally unite the party behind him and to continue his campaign for re-election in 2020.
Solving Japan’s Fertility Crisis
While much of the global discussion for decades has been focused on overpopulation and its consequences, less can be said of the risks of low fertility and an ageing population—risks that are currently threatening the future of Japan.
Washington’s Ambiguity Equals De Facto Sanctions On Teheran
Over the last few months, the United States’ rhetoric on the Iran nuclear agreement has been ambiguous, creating an uncertain environment for investors. With John Bolton, President Donald Trump has now appointed a national security adviser who is actively seeking to leave the Iran deal.
Senegalese Returnees from Libya, Niger Face Uncertain Future
Bouba Diop looks in delight at his uncle’s newly refurbished food canteen in the poor township of Keur Massar on the outskirts of the Senegalese capital Dakar.
Responding to Needs of Families Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shuchona Foundation is a not-for-profit policy advocacy, research, and capacity-building organization specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and mental health. It is the culmination of the efforts to coordinate and mainstream policies and programs for mental health and NDD’s that began with the launch of the of the GAPH-Bangladesh in 2011.Temporal Solace for Poor Schoolchildren
Amid the somber thoughts of Lent, poor families may find temporal solace in the announcement by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) on Monday that the free college education program will start this June, and will be extended to more qualified students.
Bridging the Humanitarian Needs with Long-term Resilience in Dominica
Six months ago, on 18 September 2017, Category 5 Hurricane Maria struck Dominica wreaking unimaginable disaster. Thirty-one people died, thirty-three more remain missing. Roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and over 40 percent of homes were destroyed or severely damaged.
Fashion Paradigm That Does Not Pollute the Planet
Fashion is meant to be trendy. It’s fast-paced: in one season, out the next. If you want to keep up, you had better update your wardrobe - that top you bought last summer is already outdated. While things may have been built to last a life-time a generation ago, today they don’t even last a year.
World Autism Awareness Day 2018
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a name that covers a range of similar disorders affecting a person's interaction, communication and behaviour.
Conflicts Force Up Global Hunger Levels
Largely driven by conflict, the number of hungry people has dramatically increased around the world, reversing decades of progress, according to a new report.
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