Justice in Guatemala. Soldiers found guilty of sexual violence against indigenous women
The sexual slavery trial in Guatemala was the first in which such a violation was tried as a crime against humanity in the very country where it took place.
Afghan boy Murtaza Ahmadi has finally received a real Messi shirt
Murtaza Ahmadi, a little Afghan boy who wore a blue-and-white plastic bag representing the famous stripes of the Argentinian football jersey, can now play showing off his brand-new original shirt, signed by Messi.
The shots have been called. The first report on global corruption in sport is out
FIFA, IAAF, tennis match-fixing and doping in cycling. We’re overwhelmed by global corruption in sport. Transparency International has published a new report to make sense of it all.
Médecins Sans Frontières: the bombs dropped on hospitals are a strategy of terror
Fabrice Weissman, di Medici senza frontiere, attacca dopo l’ennesimo bombardamento subito dalle strutture dell’organizzazione umanitaria.
Severe water scarcity affects two thirds of humanity
Secondo uno studio dell’università olandese di Twente circa quattro miliardi di persone nel mondo non hanno acqua a sufficienza per almeno un mese all’anno.
The Barefeet Theatre. Zambian street children regain their right to play
Play, creativity and empowerment. This is how Lusaka’s Barefeet Theatre gives street children a chance at a better life.
Mexican Supreme Court: legalise marijuana because the free development of personality is a right
To legalise or not to legalise, everyone has an opinion on the matter. We look at marijuana policy in the Americas to understand why.
11 February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
La giornata mira a promuovere l’uguaglianza di genere e a far sì che donne e ragazze ottengano parità di accesso e partecipazione nella scienza.
Communities are abandoning female genital cutting. And Africa hears them loud and clear
The Senegal-based NGO Tostan helps African communities empower themselves by renouncing harmful traditions such as female genital cutting and child marriage.
Who is Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Save The Children’s new CEO
Former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt was recently nominated as CEO of the world’s leading charity protecting children worldwide.