5 facts you need to know about transgender people
20 European countries require transgender people to undergo sterilisation before their gender identity is recognised. See 5 facts about transgender people
A day in the life of Thaiza Vitória da Silva, Rio de Janeiro
Thaiza Vitória da Silva is a 15-year-old handball player from Brazil, who will be representing the 400 girls currently participating in the 'One Win Leads to Another' programmed during the Torch Relay for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Flood-prone Thai community finds smart uses for pesky waterweed
Water hyacinth, which worsens flooding, is being turned in bedding for lab mice and organic fertiliser
Children in Central African Republic traumatised by widespread violence
Children in Central African Republic, out of school, often displaced and traumatised by armed attacks or sexual violence, suffer from fear, grief and insecurity
5 facts you need to know about AIDS
Did you know that about 35 mln people are HIV positive? Nearly 71 % of them live in sub-Saharan Africa. Here are five facts about AIDS
From crime to grime: Ex-gang members turn to plumbing for new life
Innovative training programme helps ex-Nicaraguan ex-gang members find another path