U.N. envoy launches $4 billion fund for schools in war zones
The fund aims to help more than 13 million children and young people over the next five years, and 75 million by 2030
New aid network aims to boost local charities helping people in crisis
African, Asian and Middle Eastern groups want more funding for their work and a greater say in how aid is delivered
U.N. says world must stand up for widely flouted humanitarian law
"We have seen a decay, a lack of respect for international law which is causing enormous damage in the world"
INTERVIEW-As humanitarian needs grow, USAID chief says the world must act
"This is not the time to cut resources," USAID's Gayle Smith said
Can the World Humanitarian Summit help create a new climate for peace?
By joining up action – and funding - on climate change, conflict and poverty, the world’s biggest crises could get easier to manage
First U.N. global aid summit seen falling short as crises mount
Boycotted by MSF and snubbed by Russia's president, can World Humanitarian Summit meet its ambitions?
Hopes fade for 150 feared buried in Sri Lanka landslides
More than 300,000 forced from homes by floods, landslides
INTERVIEW-Pregnant in a war zone: What are your choices?
Too little is being done to address pregnant women's needs in war zones, says head of U.N. Population Fund
Women boxers punch through social taboos in Sudan
"People mock women who box. They think it's not feminine but they're wrong"