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Accountability

Ukraine War Drives International Food Prices To ‘New All-Time High’

The Russia-Ukraine war has driven large increases in international prices for wheat, maize and vegetable oils and Global food prices have reached “a new...

OWSA Contributor - 13 April 2022

Governance

Engaging with Central Asia Vital for China and India

The Central Asia Republics (CARs) of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan occupy an important place in the geopolitical frameworks of India and China. Both India and...

East Asia Forum - 13 April 2022

Governance

How Putin Underestimated Ukraine

After three weeks of the Russian invasion, it seemed that despite military superiority, the Russian army is confused and demoralised. On the other hand,...

Inter Press Service - 12 April 2022

Civil society

The Dangers of Defending Women Accused of Sorcery in Papua New Guinea

Human rights defenders are often targeted when they assist a survivor of sorcery accusation-related violence because they are seen as interfering in a customary...

OWSA Contributor - 12 April 2022

Child Rights

First Person From Congo: From Taking Lives To Saving Lives

Fabien Mwingwa once fought as a child soldier with an armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Today, he has turned his...

OWSA Contributor - 11 April 2022

Agriculture

South-East Asian Rice Bowl Depleting Fast

A new analysis warns that South-East Asia may lose its status as a major international rice exporter due to diminishing crop yields, land pressures...

SciDevNet - 11 April 2022

COVID-19

Pandemic “Far From Over”, says UN Chief Guterres

The window is closing fast. All countries need help to prepare for future pandemics by multiplying the number of countries able to locally produce...

OWSA Staff - 9 April 2022

Afghanistan

Could 2022 Be The Endgame For Polio?

Polio close to eradication but vaccination must continue. COVID-19 restrictions brought down polio cases but disrupted routine immunisation systems, especially in Afghanistan and Pakistan,...

SciDevNet - 9 April 2022

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