In the same week, OneWorld UK gave presentations at the World Economic Forum in Davos and in the state of Bauchi in northern Nigeria. Pioneering applications of mobile phone technology are the common factor.
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The different definitions of decent work
We’re seeing a lot of headlines about global unemployment. But is it really “global” or just a measure of problems for the richer countries?
Raising awareness of needs for safe sanitation
Rich countries continue to improve their standards in sanitation whilst billions lack even rudimentary facilities. All that poverty campaigners can do is try to raise awareness of the divide.
The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie
Syria has a thriving industry in the design and manufacture of imaginative women’s lingerie. A new book “The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie” reveals much about women’s freedom in the Arab world.
Christmas spirit defies collapse of western values
The values of Christmas hold fast amongst our floundering ideals for democracy and human rights.
Economic stimulus enough to end global hunger
ich governments are investing unimaginable sums to stimulate their own economies. These sums could have ended global hunger years ago.
UK climate change bill: campaign success story
Was the UK Climate Change Bill really approved by parliament or was it a dream? If this attack of political common sense continues, what will be the next campaign success story?
50 cries for global justice
OneWorld UK has just published its 50th Country Guide. The OneWorld Guides Editor looks for connections between the Guides and the global development agenda
Naomi Klein: Iraq is a laboratory for neoliberalism
Review of the London meeting at which Naomi Klein spoke on the subject of Making a Killing: The Corporate Invasion of Iraq
Limits to growth: managing the politics
“People, Planet and Politics: Is economic growth compatible with sustainability?” The Resurgence event held in London on November 17th. Speakers were Jonathon Porritt, Michael Meacher and Satish Kumar.