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New Communication Platform Removes Education Obstacles for Girls in Kenya Slum
Rose Odengo
May 10, 2012

The Talking Box, an initiative for girls in Nairobi’s Kibera slum, invites students to write down concerns that they are afraid to discuss with their teachers or parents. Educators say... Read More »
Miners Call for Policy Reform in Zimbabwe
Charlene P. Ambali
May 10, 2012

Although Zimbabwe is a mineral-rich country, mine laborers and owners say that profits aren’t enough to cover costs, leading to low or little pay and unsatisfactory working conditions. The government... Read More »
Women in Business Find Banking Challenges and Opportunities in Uganda
Pamela E. Acaye
May 8, 2012

Women in business in Uganda cite growing opportunities to secure their money, from mobile banking to new ATM technology. But they still face obstacles when it comes to obtaining loans... Read More »
Tulip Garden Drives Tourism in Kashmir
Nusrat Ara
May 7, 2012

Kashmir’s 30-acre tulip garden has extended the region’s tourist season, drawing visitors from all over the world. Readers of Lonely Planet recently voted the region the top travel destination emerging... Read More »
As Women Become Aware of Right, Divorce Rate Doubles in Nepal’s Capital
Kalpana Bhusal
May 4, 2012

The number of divorces doubled in Nepal’s capital from 2005 to 2011, according to the Kathmandu District Court. Legal professionals say one reason is increased awareness among women about their... Read More »
Kashmiri Youth Fuel Theater’s Metamorphosis From Social Taboo to Development Tool
Afsana Bhat
May 2, 2012

Live theater, once stymied by regional conflict and still considered a socially unacceptable profession, is undergoing a revival in Kashmir thanks to youth interest. Nongovernmental and governmental academies strive to... Read More »
Kashmiri Youth Fuel Theater’s Metamorphosis From Social Taboo to Development Tool
Afsana Bhat
May 2, 2012

Live theater, once stymied by regional conflict and a reputation for being a socially unacceptable profession, is undergoing a revival in Kashmir thanks to youth interest. Nongovernmental and governmental academies... Read More »
International Workers’ Day Highlights Traditional Jobs, Market Insecurity
GPI Senior Reporters in Argentina Kashmir Kenya and Nepal
May 1, 2012

Today is International Workers’ Day. Celebrated by thousands of laborers around the globe, the day also calls attention to the shaky employment situation worldwide. A photo essay.... Read More »
Popular Street Drug Cuts Across Class Lines, Demands Social Strategies in Argentina
Dina Gonzalez
Apr 30, 2012

Although paco, a drug derived from cocaine, has a reputation of being a lower-class drug, it has extended to affect middle-class families as well. Families of people addicted to the... Read More »
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