In an attempt to improve women’s lives, this east African country is leaving young men behind, writes Nikki van der Gaag.
Top stories
A migrant’s story
Trade unions aren’t even on the radar of most of London’s poorly treated hospitality workers. But a union could help them find their voice, as Afrika explains.
Trade unions – the facts
From the changing workplace to zero-hours contracts, precarious working and outsourcing: workers are open to extreme exploitation. Here are the facts.
- New Internationalist Editorial
- Issue 495
- 9 Sep 2016
We must reclaim our freedom from Monsanto like we did from the British
On the eve of her appearance at the One Earth, One Humanity One Future festival in Oxford later this month, Vandana Shiva calls for seed freedom.
- Vandana Shiva
- Web
- 8 Sep 2016
Laos: living with unexploded bombs, 40 years on
US bombs still kill in Laos – even decades years after being dropped.
- New Internationalist Editorial
- Web
- 8 Sep 2016
Yezidi refugees: stranded sisterhood unites to draw strength through adversity
Thousands of Yezidi women and children remain hostages of Islamic State. Maria Serrano reports.
- Maria Serrano
- Web
- 1 Sep 2016
Still standing or standing still?
Jo Lateu considers the state of the unions, and argues that a revival has already begun.
Blogs
Political organization, not light bulbs, key to climate fight says Bill McKibben
Fighting climate change requires organization rather than individual actions, founder of 350.org Bill McKibben told this year’s Greenbelt festival’s audience. Joe Ware reports.
- Joe Ware
- 7 Sep 2016
Brexit means… er, whatever!
The politicians tasked to execute Brexit are clueless. Luckily, others are thinking about what to do next, Vanessa Baird writes.
- Vanessa Baird
- 7 Sep 2016
The protection of refugees needs a strong civil society
Civil society plays a crucial role in protecting refugees – but it too is under threat. Julia Duchrow reports.
- Julia Duchrow
- 5 Sep 2016
Should the Big Four accountancy firms be broken up?
In this podcast, the Tax Justice Network ask if these giant companies are more like the ‘Big One’.
- Naomi Fowler
- 5 Sep 2016
Ukrainian activists defend victims of sexual violence
Many people are not able to use social media and are afraid to speak out. Others are beginning to speak for them. Isabelle Gerretsen reports.
- Isabelle Gerretsen
- 2 Sep 2016
‘More understanding, more awareness, more dignity!’
Clelia Goodchild talks to members of the first union in Europe for illegal street vendors about what they want.
- Clelia Goodchild
- 26 Aug 2016