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
The Barefeet Theatre group organises outreach events and workshops to help vulnerable children participate in creative activities through art, dance, music and storytelling. They are designed to help youths express themselves, gain valuable information and ultimately prevent them from living on the streets. This is how children’s lives are changed in the Zambian capital of
Mexican Supreme Court: legalise marijuana because the free development of personality is a right
The Mexican Supreme Court ruled in favour of the legalisation of marijuana on the grounds that prohibiting personal use and possession violates the “right to the free development of personality”. This is yet another demonstration that the emotional debate regarding legalisation has been shifting from issues of national security to the benefits of state regulation,
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 6th of February is the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. 140 million women and girls principally in the Middle East and Africa have undergone the practice, which is deeply rooted in local customs. The eradication of female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting (FGC) –
Who is Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Save The Children’s new CEO
Helle Thorning-Schmidt is the new Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children International. The former Danish Prime Minister will lead the biggest international umbrella organisation working to protect children in 120 countries worldwide as of 4 April. Political career Thorning-Schmidt grew up in Copenhagen and started her career in the European Parliament as Member
What 1% privilege looks like in a time of unrestrained global inequality
The wealthiest 1% of people hold more riches than the rest of the world combined, according to a report released by aid and development NGO Oxfam. The announcement comes ahead of the 46th annual World Economic Forum, which will take place in Davos, Switzerland, between 20-23 January, bringing together top business and political leaders to
Africa seen from the sky. The magical photos by Arthus-Bertrand for Amani
L’Africa vista dal cielo con gli occhi del fotografo francese Yann Arthus-Bertrand. 13 immagini da scoprire e sfogliare nel calendario 2016 di Amani.
A macabre tale of murder and negligence. Syngenta found guilty of the death of Brazilian activist Keno
Syngenta AG, the world’s third largest producer of biochemically-engineered foods, has been found guilty of murder by Judge Pedro Ivo Moreiro of the Civil Court of the municipality of Cascavel in the southern Brazilian region of Paraná. The announcement of the ruling was made public on the 17th of November. The court has ordained that
A celebration of indigenous peoples every day of the year
The winning images of a photography competition are featured in Survival’s 2016 calendar. To support the NGO that fights for indigenous people’s rights.