Parallel Track on Developmental issues: Western China and Southern Sudan
In 2005, a girl named Rashida was born in Dingxi, a poor region in northwestern China. Dingxi has long been one of the most...
Daisy Rockwell on translating
To communicate effectively, one must learn as many languages as possible. And if it is not possible to do that, one must ideally try...
RUDN University: Providing Young Generation With Excellent Professional Skills And Knowledge
In an insightful long-ranging conversation, the newly appointed Rector of the RUDN University (Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia), Oleg Yastrebov, discusses the latest developments,...
Namita Gokhale – The name behind Jaipur Literature Festival
A woman who wears many hats and an inspiration for writers across India, Namita Gokhale carries a vibrant persona of enthusiasm for art and...
COP 15: Governments Roll Up Sleeves on Biodiversity
Big uncertainties hung over when the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity would be held. It had been...
Justice critical to fighting sexual violence in conflict
Women’s rights are human rights, and universal in times of war and peace, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, urging...
Coral Bleaching and Climate Change Strategies
The phenomenon of coral bleaching is becoming increasingly common along the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Marine Science...
Cities that Plan for Age-Readiness can Reap Lasting Social and Economic Benefits
As the world gets older and cities expand to accommodate more people, focusing on making urban infrastructure and services ‘age-ready’ -- conducive for older...
Tackling the pandemic of inequality in Asia and the Pacific
After two years of human devastation, the world is learning to live with COVID-19 while trying to balance the protection of public health and...
Patriarchy Culture In The Pluridimensional Era Under Islamic Analysis Of Women’s Position
Patriarchy Is A Conception That Is Built From The Stigma Of Polarization In Which The Leadership System Is Held By Men, Starting From The...