UNDP: The rule of law is a vital condition to peace and development
The principle of the rule of law? that no one is above the law and everyone has equal protection from laws that are fair, non-discriminatory and respect human rights? is still absent for many.
My Story: Standing Up
We've all faced situations that beg us to take a stand, to take a risk for a long range reward. World Pulse asked grassroots women leaders to write about their "Standing Up" moments. What emerged is a testament to the rising leadership of women across the world.
Myanmar traffic police caught red-handed
Revealing video shows Burmese policemen extracting bribes from passing buses
Romania's incurable curable disease
Treatment for drug-resistant TB lasts two years and the Romanian government issues no benefits to patients , writes Jonathan Stillo
In Romania, chance determines whether drug-resistant TB patients survive
A strain of TB resistant to the two most powerful known anti-TB drugs, requires careful management, writes Jonathan Stillo
India's "revolutionary" anti-graft movement splits
A popular anti-corruption movement led by some of India's prominent social activists - have announced they are splitting
The great Cambodian giveaway
Cambodian campaigners publish a timeline map showing land concessions granted by the government since 1993
Women With Disabilities And Economic Rights
It is estimated that 19% of women around the world live with some kind of disability. The lack of proper accessibility, education and bias by the broader society hinder the full exercise and enjoyment of their human rights. AWID spoke to Maria Veronica Reina, Executive Director of Global Partnership for Disability and Development to examine how women with disability are faring in terms of economic rights.
Is progress on climate change an illusion?
Separating efforts to deal with climate change into manageable pieces could help soften the 'horror movie' future ahead
Foundation runs "Making Television News" course in Lima
Thomson Reuters Foundation held its yearly training course in Latin America , "Making Television News" in Lima, Peru, from August 20-24.