Global blog

In one of the most unequal countries in the world, the poor people spend nine times more on health services than the wealthy. The solutions to this problem may lie in the payment of income tax.

Addressing the challenges related to the reintegration of female ex-combatants and adopting a comprehensive approach is crucial to ensure the non-recurrence of conflict.

Currently, there is a lot of hope in promoting the common points of a global agenda of indigenous peoples, which combines questions and actions on identity, land, and development. Here are some insights from my conversations with over 50 indigenous leaders from around the world.

The conservation of nature and biodiversity is a legitimate goal, but what are the costs and power dynamics behind the traditional idea of “conservation”? Who is it benefiting and who is carrying the costs?

The Minamata Convention, aimed at protecting our health and the environment from the ravages of mercury pollution just entered into force, but if it is to make a difference at all, we must demand that its implementation be measured in terms of the quality of life and health conditions of those at risk of exposure.

Leaders of Christian churches, conservative sectors, and parents worried about the influence of the State on their children’s sexual education have taken to the streets to defend traditional family values across Latin America.