The changing nature of poverty and growing inequality
Recent attempts to measure poverty have shown that it is much higher than estimates solely considering income. From 2008-2018, 23% of people in developing countries were multidimensionally poor.
Mythbusting Gender Roles within Violent Extremist Groups in Africa
Increasingly, women are playing significant roles in terrorist organizations globally and across Africa.
Latin America and the end of the demographic bonus
There are challenges Latin America must address. The new generation of long-living old-adults need to finance their livelihood, and in the absence of good pensions, they are taking precarious jobs that hinder their wellbeing.
Stay or go? Fast fashion, automation and women’s future in the apparel sector
Will the machines ultimately push the female factory floor workers out of jobs? The Sri Lankan case is exemplary.
Southern Voice was partner of Global Goals Week
For the first time, Southern Voice was a partner of Global Goals Week (GGW), which took place between 21-30 [...]
Operationalising affordable and clean energy in Ghana’s household sector
Equity is at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are founded on the concept of “leaving [...]
Research Case Study-A Powerful Communications Tool
This article explains why the Public Affairs Centre’s (PAC) case study on women in the workforce served as an [...]
ROADS TO 2030: a common Agenda, different approaches
Photo & Video Exhibit 9-18 July 2019 South Wall United Nations Headquarters New York-USA This photo and video exhibition [...]
How society is at the root of India’s female workforce woes
India has a severe economic problem: its female labour force participation is declining. To stop this, the country must [...]
Is Latin America maximising the synergies between education and employment?
Even though educational coverage and investment in education have significantly increased in Latin America, quality has not progressed at the [...]
