Pregnant teen with cancer stirs abortion debate in Dominican Republic
Abortion is banned in the Dominican Republic, even when the mother's life is in danger
Faced with drought, Peru's highlanders revive ancient water harvesting
?We cannot wait for the regional or national government to help us solve our problems. The consequences of climate change are occurring now. We have to cope with what we know and have."
Transgender people at high risk of HIV
HIV infection is a particular risk for trans-women working in the sex trade
Rain, rain everywhere and not a drop to drink
Kenya receives far more rain than it needs so why do the water pumps run dry?
PHOTO BLOG: Ancient water harvesting for new dry times?
The dry regions of India have a long history of collecting rainwater. Indian water guru Anupam Mishra has photographed some of the country's old - and new - water projects, as part of his effort to promote water conservation and management.
Thai villagers to fight Lao Mekong dam in court
Villagers fear that vital sources of food, water and livelihoods are threatened
EXPERT VIEWS: Climate change is wild card in water security -- SEI analysts
Thinking creatively about water management is not enough when our planet is threatened by a multitude of problems
Female condoms ? the next fashion hit?
Designer dresses made out of female condoms go on show at AIDS 2012 conference
EXPERT VIEWS: New water policies are key to tackling scarcity ? SIWI analysts
Reining in "water anarchy" due to inadequate regulation is one way to avoid the threat of water scarcity, a SIWI expert says
HIV spiralling in E. Europe and Central Asia-WHO
The region has the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the world