Palm oil, biofuel and land disputes
As the world seeks new sources of renewable energy to curb climate change, more agricultural and forest land is being turned to biofuel production, In some places - particularly Africa - that change in land use involves small-scale farmers or forest dwellers losing land to big companies in what those evicted call "land grabs"
Fossil fuel subsidies and climate change
Governments each year spend around half a trillion dollars on fossil fuel subsidies – a huge expense that pulls investment away from other budget priorities that might more directly help the poor
5 facts you didn't know about child soldiers
It is estimated that some 300,000 children - under the age of 18 - are involved in more than 30 conflicts worldwide. Here are 5 facts you didn't know about child soldiers:
Life after Ebola: The hopes and challenges
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa was first reported over two years ago – despite the acute challenges, communities are demonstrating strong resilience and with support from aid organisations, children are starting to regain a sense of normality.
Leave no one behind: A goal for the future
Photos show children with disabilities go to school under an inclusive project in the West African country Togo. December 3 marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
5 facts you need to know about the Ebola virus
Ebola is suspected to have killed 101 people in Guinea in the last two months – the first fatal outbreak of the virus in West Africa. Here are 5 facts you need to know about the deadly virus.
A fair chance for every child
Deprivation in childhood touches every area of children’s lives, compromising their health, safety and education