Human Rights Watch urges newly-elected Iranian president Hassan Rouhani to prioritise human rights during his presidency

"People are feeling the impacts of climate change but they don’t understand what is happening. So first we have to help them understand"

Stove – modeled after ones used in Ghana – uses 50 percent less charcoal than traditional Haitian cooking stove and can reduce carbon dioxide emissions

An online portal for monitoring, reporting and verifying carbon emissions may allow better manage forest inventory management

Behavioural change programmes need to be much longer if we want to see a real reduction in female genital cutting, and the short-term goal-orientated approach of some NGOs is at odds with this

Improved soils lead to better yields and higher incomes, reducing hunger

New kind of campaign aims at sensitising people about all forms of violence against women

In the Photoshop era, can we rely on photos to tell the truth, and do we have to see images of blood and dismemberment to understand properly the extreme violence of war? Where should the media draw the line in what they show?

Due to more legislation curtailing abortion services, clinics in many states are threatened with closure, confronting women with physical and financial obstacles they may not be able to overcome

Chemical fertilisers are often cast as the villain for their contribution to farm emissions, but they can help fight hunger

Life-saving supplies that come in a handy “purse” for postnatal use

The onus is on companies to ensure that their suppliers, distributors, and agents meet global anti-corruption standards

A sneak peek at what’s on our radar this week…

Relatives of the 5,748 people missing and presumed dead wait in a state of limbo, not knowing if the bodies of their loved ones will ever be recovered

Many non-governmental organizations specialising in managing HIV/AIDS and other health issues struggle – and often fail - to account for allocated funding.

Scientists are making an effort to align their research priorities with what matters to African farmers

Global maps showing hidden hunger hot spots can help combat micronutrient deficiencies, prevent disease and death, improve health and help economic growth and development

Viral hepatitis kills 1.4 million each year - on par with HIV/AIDS; 70 percent of cases are in Asia Pacific, yet most learn they are infected in later stages of the disease, which can be too late

Strange markers in the sand and shifting boundaries on official maps raise questions about Yemen's plans for the former sultanate of Mahra

Payments for environmental services can both save the environment and alleviate poverty: True, false or none of the above?