Coming weeks critical to tackle Sahel hunger ? U.N. humanitarian chief
Next three weeks crucial in getting aid to people before the rainy season starts
Valuing the role of women in peace-building
When war ends, the needs of women are often overlooked. And when it comes to peace-building, too, women often get shut out
Zimbabwe's women activists face filthy prisons, insults
Zimbabwean campaigner Jenni Williams is adamant that women must lead the struggle for their rights, despite the personal price they pay
Global emergency plan launched to eradicate polio
Polio eradication at a "tipping point between success and failure"
Minorities at risk following Arab Spring - rights group
Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Syria have all risen up an annual list of people under threat compiled by Minority Rights Group
Foundation supports new European Press Prize
Thomson Reuters Foundation with six of Europe's most distinguished media foundations launch the European Press Prize
Asian cities develop new indicators for 'climate resilience'
Ten cities aim to improve their urban planning to make them less vulnerable to the effects of climate change
UK plans food-security event during Olympics
The announcement by Prime Minister David Cameron follows a pledge by G8 countries at a NATO summit last week to step up efforts in fighting global hunger
Colombia's survivors of sexual violence lack justice -UN
All armed groups involved in Colombia's decades-long conflict have been accused of sexual violence against women