News stories by Kristina Sperkova

NEW YORK, Mar 08 (IPS) - International Women's Day is a chance to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world – often against great odds and all too often remaining invisible. But women and girls worldwide are change makers and leaders for a better world. Role models are many.

NEW YORK, Feb 19 (IPS) - Children of alcoholics are the forgotten victims of someone else's alcohol use. All too often they do remain invisible and alone, neglected by their parents, overlooked by teachers, down prioritized and ignored by governments and authorities.