Global Issues
News headlines for “Human Population”, page 178
Smart Tech Will Only Work for Women When the Fundamentals for Its Uptake Are in Place
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 07 (IPS) - Ibrahim Thiaw is Under-Secretary General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
Science and technology offer exciting pathways for rural women to tackle the challenges they face daily. Innovative solutions for rural women can, for example, reduce their workload, raise food production and increase their participation in the paid labour market. But even the very best innovative, gender-appropriate technology makes no sense without access to other critical resources, especially secure land rights, which women in rural areas need to flourish.
Was Slavery the World’s First Human Rights Violation?
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 07 (IPS) - The United Nations, which diligently monitors human rights violations worldwide, believes that centuries-old slavery still exists worldwide—largely as human trafficking.
International Women’s Day in Cameroon: A Day for All Women?
- Inter Press Service
Medford, USA, Mar 07 (IPS) - On March 8, women all over Cameroon will don custom-made dresses sewn of pagne, specially printed for International Women's Day. They will parade through cities and towns, joining women around the world in celebration of the day.
Decent Work Still a Distant Dream for Many Latin American Women
- Inter Press Service
LIMA, Mar 07 (IPS) - This article is part of IPS coverage of International Women's Day on Mar. 8.
Women in Latin America earn one-fifth less than men for every hour worked, on average - one of the statistics that reflect the continuing inequality in the world of work that makes it unlikely for the region to meet the goal of equal pay by 2030.
The Future Women Want: Free of Violence
- Inter Press Service
KAMPALA, Mar 06 (IPS) - This opinion piece is part of IPS coverage of International Women's Day on Mar. 8
Bakera excelled in school. As a girl who grew up in a rural, poor community, she had, against all odds, realized her education goals and was elated to go to the capital city, Kampala where she would now work.
How Cultural & Creative Industries Can Power Human Development in 21st Century
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 06 (IPS) - Thangavel Palanivel is Deputy Director of the Human Development Report Office, UNDP.
Cultural and creative industries, which include arts and crafts, advertising, design, entertainment, architecture, books, media and software, have become a vital force in accelerating human development.
They empower people to take ownership of their own development and stimulate the innovation that can drive inclusive sustainable growth.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY - Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change
- Inter Press Service
In an increasingly connected world, innovation and technology should provide unprecedented opportunity. But the truth is alarming, as trends indicate a growing divide.
International Women's Day Needs to Return to its Radical Roots
- Inter Press Service
ACCRA/MONTEVIDEO, Mar 05 (IPS) - This opinion piece is part of IPS coverage of International Women's Day on Mar. 8
The theme for International Women's Day this year doesn't resonate with us. #BalanceForBetter brings to mind slow gradual change, and assumes that if you provide women and girls with equal access then the society will automatically be better. We know that's false.
Latin American Women Programme Their World against the Digital Divide
- Inter Press Service
BUENOS AIRES/RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar 05 (IPS) - This article is part of IPS coverage of International Women's Day on Mar. 8.
Designed mostly by men, many digital applications are not suitable for women, but some initiatives are beginning to include them as programmers and beneficiaries in Latin America, where the gender gap is also technological.
Women’s Feature Service: Mapping the Struggles of Feminism in India
- Inter Press Service
NEW DELHI, Mar 05 (IPS) - Shiwani Neupane is a writer for PassBlue*, which provides in-depth coverage of the UN and women's issues.
Pamela Phillipose was editor of the Women's Feature Service, the only syndicated news service in India with a gender perspective, for nearly six years, until she stepped down this year as editor in chief and director. She wore other hats for the publication as well, writing and photographing.
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