Farmers pushed off their land to save Tanzania's Great Ruaha River
The government accuses farmers of illegally squatting on protected land along the river banks. Now, thousands face eviction
Thailand's women land defenders face risk of rising violence, rights groups say
Rural women at the forefront of issues related to land, environment and natural resources are particularly at risk
Children tune in for radio lessons in Boko Haram-hit Lake Chad region
"The level of boredom among children in camps for the displaced is tremendous"
African migrants fear for future as Italy struggles with surge in arrivals
Italy has won praise for its handling of these newcomers, yet a recent surge in arrivals has piled pressure on the government
Sri Lanka struggles to adapt as disasters become a new "normal"
"The policies are clearly there. What we need is to properly implement these for the long haul"
Ads which perpetuate sexist stereotypes to be banned in Britain
Certain stereotypes can contribute to widespread assumptions about how people should look or behave
Africa fights fistula with mobile money and community ambassadors
"A woman who has fistula is completely isolated. People refuse even to eat with her. Her husband abandons her"
Progress too slow on global goals for sustainable development, UN says
Intensified war and violence are critical obstacles to implementation
Leading golf body under fire for tightening dress code for female players
"Length of skirt, skort, and shorts MUST be long enough to not see your bottom area (even if covered by under shorts) at any time, standing or bent over"
INTERVIEW - India's land conflicts will persist until acquisition policy is inclusive, says expert
Standoffs between the state and farmers have risen in India as demand for land increases, affecting millions of people and jeopardising billions of dollars of investment