'Investing in women is the greatest business': Catalina Escobar on breaking Colombia’s cycles of poverty

'Investing in women is the greatest business': Catalina Escobar on breaking Colombia’s cycles of poverty
'Investing in women is the greatest business': Catalina Escobar on breaking Colombia’s cycles of poverty

'Investing in women is the greatest business': Catalina Escobar on breaking Colombia’s cycles of poverty
Severe flooding in Angola leaves residents struggling for survival

Severe flooding in Angola leaves residents struggling for survival
Asia-Pacific set to miss 103 of 117 sustainable development targets

Asia-Pacific set to miss 103 of 117 sustainable development targets
This is why Iranians are protesting

This is why Iranians are protesting
‘An act of survival’: Kenyans react to video of man clinging to Nairobi bus

‘An act of survival’: Kenyans react to video of man clinging to Nairobi bus
Indonesia Roundup: Doubled emergency fund, poverty target, Pakistan ties

Indonesia Roundup: Doubled emergency fund, poverty target, Pakistan ties
Madagascar Roundup: Political resets, governance battles, economic repositioning shape national outlook

Madagascar Roundup: Political resets, governance battles, economic repositioning shape national outlook
How a dish made from food waste reflects urban poverty in the Philippines: Video

How a dish made from food waste reflects urban poverty in the Philippines: Video
World Vision Rwanda's 5-year plan to safeguard 2.5 million vulnerable children

World Vision Rwanda's 5-year plan to safeguard 2.5 million vulnerable children
Uruguay’s unions call for wealth tax as child poverty deepens: Video

Uruguay’s unions call for wealth tax as child poverty deepens: Video
Parts of the EU risk poverty and social exclusion

Parts of the EU risk poverty and social exclusion
Poverty rate falls in Southeast Asia, report shows ahead of October bloc summit

Poverty rate falls in Southeast Asia, report shows ahead of October bloc summit
Europe’s soaring electricity prices signal a global energy divide

Europe’s soaring electricity prices signal a global energy divide
Africa is not a country: Debunking global misconceptions about a continent of 54 nations

Africa is not a country: Debunking global misconceptions about a continent of 54 nations
Are countries still struggling with leprosy?

Are countries still struggling with leprosy?
Why hundreds of U.S. counties have lower life expectancy than North Korea

Why hundreds of U.S. counties have lower life expectancy than North Korea
5 alarming findings from the new report on menstrual health in Ivory Coast

5 alarming findings from the new report on menstrual health in Ivory Coast
'Gold is taken, people stay poor': Shocking gaps in South Sudan's mining oversight

'Gold is taken, people stay poor': Shocking gaps in South Sudan's mining oversight
The global social protection gap: Why 2 billion people remain uncovered

The global social protection gap: Why 2 billion people remain uncovered
Global development stalls in 2024, widening inequality, UNDP warns

Global development stalls in 2024, widening inequality, UNDP warns
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These countries are not happy in 2025
76% in South Sudan live below poverty line – what you need to know

76% in South Sudan live below poverty line – what you need to know
Ramaphosa launches South Africa's G20 presidency with Global South development goal: Video

Ramaphosa launches South Africa's G20 presidency with Global South development goal: Video
Namibians call on fellow countrymen to turn up in large numbers to vote: Video

Namibians call on fellow countrymen to turn up in large numbers to vote: Video
Argentina's government overhauls tax agency amidst austerity measures and rising poverty

Argentina's government overhauls tax agency amidst austerity measures and rising poverty
8 of the world's least happy countries

8 of the world's least happy countries
How artists are transforming a Nigerian slum through dance festivals: Video

How artists are transforming a Nigerian slum through dance festivals: Video
Mali Roundup: Severed Ukraine ties, heat wave, insecurity

Mali Roundup: Severed Ukraine ties, heat wave, insecurity
The Longevity of Power: Africa's serving 'presidents for life'

The Longevity of Power: Africa's serving 'presidents for life'
Covid-19 pushed three million Tanzanians into poverty, World bank report says

Covid-19 pushed three million Tanzanians into poverty, World bank report says
Over 50% of Malawi's population abandon banks: Survey

Over 50% of Malawi's population abandon banks: Survey
1.63 million people could be trapped in poverty in Côte d’Ivoire by 2050: Report

1.63 million people could be trapped in poverty in Côte d’Ivoire by 2050: Report
Sub-Saharan Africa’s increasing population worsens job creation conundrum

Sub-Saharan Africa’s increasing population worsens job creation conundrum
15 million more people fell into extreme poverty since Covid – UN report

15 million more people fell into extreme poverty since Covid – UN report
Approximately half of Filipinos perceive themselves as poor: PH survey

Approximately half of Filipinos perceive themselves as poor: PH survey
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil
‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government

‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government
‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations

‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day
‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return

‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return
Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition

Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition
Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power

Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power
Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency

Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency
Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term

Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term
China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties

China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties
Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?

Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?
‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela

‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela
‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election

‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election
China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion

China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion
Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory

Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory
Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat

Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat
How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942

How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942
Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide

Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide
'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster

'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster
Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies

Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies
Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes

Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes
LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback

LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback
Americas swing right as political map shifts dramatically between 2023 and 2026

Americas swing right as political map shifts dramatically between 2023 and 2026
Colombia seizes over 4,200 shark fins destined for Asian black market

Colombia seizes over 4,200 shark fins destined for Asian black market
Brazilians divided over Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off

Brazilians divided over Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off
Thousands protest Israeli military incursions in southern Syria

Thousands protest Israeli military incursions in southern Syria
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro over economy, crime and personal attacks in final Brazil election debate

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro over economy, crime and personal attacks in final Brazil election debate