The United Nations wants to recruit more women as peacekeepers, but only a small proportion of its Blue Helmets are female. In Mali, Jennifer O'Mahony meets some of the women trying to bring stability to the region. … [Read more...] about The women keeping peace… in the deadliest place
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The scourge of hunger is shrinking, says United Nations
Hunger is affecting 20 percent fewer people today than it did 25 years ago. When taking population growth into account, the numbers are even more staggering. Asia and Latin America mostly account for the good news. Data shows that the situation has worsened in Africa … [Read more...] about The scourge of hunger is shrinking, says United Nations
Majoring in peace
For years, unrest has raged in the Karamoja region of Uganda, on the Kenyan border. Livestock theft is a frequent cause. The emerging arms trade is causing an uptick in violence. Efforts by the Ugandan army to rid the area of weapons are proving counterproductive: Soldiers’ use … [Read more...] about Majoring in peace