global development
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World Bank lending arm sees off lawsuit by Indian fishermenA US judge has ruled that the IFC cannot be sued over a $450m loan for a power plant that the plaintiffs maintained had destroyed their livelihoods
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Getting creative with waste at Khartoum's first recycling festivalFrom tyre chairs to newspaper art, people in Khartoum are finding innovative ways to attempt to tackle the country’s rubbish problem -
Enduring discrimation leaves gay men untreated for HIVDespite a veneer of progressive policymaking, bias against the soaring numbers of Mozambican men with HIV remains commonplace, deterring many from seeking treatment -
Drones to bolster child healthcare in remote communitiesMalawi has joined forces with Unicef to explore whether drones could be used to accelerate the testing and diagnosis of HIV in infants
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University opens its doors to Bangladesh garment workersA new scheme offers free degree courses at the Asian University for Women to improve the prospects for workers in Bangladesh’s clothing factories
news
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Zika outbreak in Americas could be down to one plane passengerStudy of virus’s evolution shows strains in Americas share a single ancestor, and suggest it could have arrived during the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup
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World leaders accused of backtracking on gender equality commitmentsFinal negotiations at Commission on the Status of Women punctuated by claims some governments are trying to dilute finance for equality and sexual pledges
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Slashing aid to emerging economies undercuts HIV fight, activists warnWithdrawing support when countries graduate from low- to middle-income status could undermine sustainable development goals, say campaigners
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UN gives Qatar a year to end forced labour of migrant workersInternational Labour Organisation finds employees stranded without pay or passports in 2022 World Cup nation
in depth
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Contraception and family planning around the world – interactiveWhere has the highest rate of male sterilisation? How many people in sub-Saharan Africa are on the pill? Explore a world of contraception data
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How do we end inequality? Women's rights activists speak outSix months after world leaders agreed the sustainable development agenda, we ask activists at the Commission on the Status of Women how to meet the goals
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Ghana gripped by economic anxiety as election countdown gathers paceWith elections due in November against a backdrop of economic malaise, Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of good governance is under close scrutiny
talking points
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Edinburgh university breaks new ground by opposing conflict mineralsA campaign to combat the trade in scarce and valuable minerals to finance conflicts is being backed by the University of Edinburgh, the first in the UK to ask suppliers to detail how they source their raw materials
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Rise of outsiders such as Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and Jeremy Corbyn reflects sense of being left behind by globalisationTrade policy is no longer just for political nerds: it matters in the UK and US
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14,600 pills over two years – there has to be a better way to treat TBThere are new drugs and new hope in the battle to eradicate tuberculosis – but we still need publicly funded research to defeat this ancient scourge
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When will the UN be held to account for failing to protect civilians?Without robust mechanisms to examine failures within its peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and elsewhere, the UN is in danger of losing legitimacy
pictures, video & audio
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Democrats v autocrats in Africa: is there a winning formula? – podcastAs the dust settles on the elections in Uganda, Hugh Muir looks at the trade-offs between progress and freedom
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Bhutan: where happiness is at the heart of the political agenda – in picturesAs development accelerates and urban centres expand, the fight is on to safeguard Bhutan’s holistic approach to prosperity
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Bolivia's female wrestlers beat down racism and oppression – videoCholitas were once seen as second-class citizens in Bolivia, but their inimitable wrestling performances, which entertain tourists and locals alike, have earned earned these indigenous women acceptance and respect
games & quizzes
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World Water Day quiz – are you a fount of wisdom?Access to water is a basic human right, but roughly one in 10 people globally are without a safe source. To mark World Water Day, try our quiz
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The world's most powerful people – quizAre you a superpower on sovereignty? Take our quiz to find out if you’re presidential material when it comes to people in power
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Where is your boss more likely to be a woman? Take our global inequality quizAre you top of the rich list when it comes to knowing about inequality or is your knowledge bank a little bit empty?
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The world in 2015: how much do you know? – quizFrom the pope to historic elections, we test how much you have been paying attention to global events this year
on this site
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Women's rights and gender equality in focusWomen's rights and gender equality in focusDresses to degrees: university opens its doors to Bangladesh garment workersA new scheme offers free degree courses at the Asian University for Women to improve the prospects for workers in Bangladesh’s clothing factories
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Modern-day slavery in focusModern-day slavery in focus'We are hopeful now': brothers freed from slavery seek British policy changeLithuanians trafficked to work in English factories were then abandoned by authorities to live on streets for months
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networks
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Global Development Professionals NetworkGlobal Development Professionals NetworkSecret aid worker: Why do expats earn more than the rest of us?I’m a well-educated national aid worker who negotiated my salary up, but it’s still a fraction of my expatriate colleagues’ pay
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Guardian Africa networkGuardian Africa network'Good girls don’t protest': report exposes attacks on Sudan's female activistsHuman Rights Watch investigation finds rape, violence and arbitrary detention have become common weapons against women
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The young skaters taking on Ethiopia's capital – in picturesNew exhibition showcases growing street scene in Addis Ababa and the youth repurposing the city’s vast piazzas and parking lots
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How Jacob Zuma got away with it – this timeSouth African president let off the hook by a party that has forgotten the millions of poor people who voted it into power
Economy New trade deals challenge Africa to step on to the international stage