Displaced: The Human Cost of Development and Resettlement
May 14, 2012 | Panos London
Announcing a new book on the real effects of displacement, informed by and growing from a Panos London project.
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We must lead Mali toward progress
Apr 23, 2012 | Kaidia Samaké
Kaidia speaks her mind about the recent coup in Mali and reflects on what these changes could mean for the rural south of the country.
We are fighting a deep-rooted system of exclusion
Mar 29, 2012 | Mary Madiga
Mary Madiga blogs about how she became involved in politics and her dedication to democracy.
13th February: what’s in a date?
Feb 13, 2012 | Tim Williams
Tim Williams had the pleasure of voting through the proposal for World Radio Day at the UNESCO general conference. But who would have guessed that establishing a date would be such a diplomatic minefield?
Democracy “is a farce” in Manipur polls
Jan 27, 2012 | Takhelchangbam Ambravati
The culture of elections in the state is of bribery, corruption and proxy voting. Democracy – which is based on people electing their own representatives – has become a farce of money power and muscle power.
The biggest challenge is apathy
Jan 23, 2012 | Bhan Sahu
Bhan returns with a blog for us about social change in rural India and how this can come about by claiming ownership over community affairs.
People hope for change as elections approach
Jan 20, 2012 | Maimoona Shahzadi
We are not as politically aware, we mostly watch Pakistan state TV and there is not too much news on this channel. But even though the people are not following the news avidly, there is uncertainty in the air. And people do want change now.
“What women need is economic independence”
Jan 4, 2012 | Bhan Sahu
In her first blog, Bhan Sahu tells us about rural entrepreneurs in the Indian village of Vihiri, who are taking their futures in their own hands.
Conflict Widows’ Forum protest against violence
Nov 16, 2011 | Takhelchangbam Ambravati
The level of violence in Manipur – both within and outside the family – is immense. So even though we have a deep conviction that our work will make a difference, our faith is put to the test many times.
South Sudan takes final steps to statehood
Jul 8, 2011 | Paul Jimbo
Juba, the capital city of the world’s newest nation, the Republic of South Sudan, has spent the months leading to its independence celebrations undergoing a $60m facelift.
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