This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Six out of 10 children and teenagers in the world are failing to reach basic levels of proficiency in learning, warns a hard-hitting report from the United Nations. The UN…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The global system for dealing with the growing financial burden of humanitarian crises has been at breaking point for too long. In 2015, I was asked by the United Nations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the resurgence of the sexual misconduct allegations against former Oxfam staff in Haiti. Although the story originally surfaced in 2011, it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If we think about it, what is it that makes our world special? Chances are that each one of us will have our own unique answer to this question, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new report examining the gender structure and policies of 140 global health organizations shows that men dominate leadership positions. It also reveals that the majority of these organizations lack…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The United Nations Children’s Fund is starting 2018 with its largest appeal yet for humanitarian aid, reflecting the strain multiple protracted crises are placing on relief and development work across the world. Some 84…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The provision of livestock and tailoring supplies has become a hallmark of global women’s economic empowerment initiatives. Now, the same symbols are attached to calls for change in a sector…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual call to action designed to leave you feeling empowered and inspired. The celebratory day acknowledges the achievements of girls and women around the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Since women make up half of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean, it would make sense for them to have a similar representation in the different sectors of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A review of publicly available data on the top employees and salaries of 30 U.S non-profits working in global development found that the gender gap at the highest levels may…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In an Amsterdam supermarket, a new “plastic-free” aisle is a microcosm of the entire store. It’s possible to buy around 700 items–meat, sauces, produce, yogurt, snacks, cereal, drinks, enough for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Giving Compass family pitched in to create this list of good reads by and about inspiring women. While far from comprehensive, this list offers a starting point for readers…