Women in the workplace
U.S. Library of Congress archive photos show women's workplaces ranging from a flour mill in England to a coal mine in Belgium or Lincoln Motor Co.'s welding department in Detroit. International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8
PHOTOBLOG: Conflict in the waiting room
Syrian refugees and Lebanon’s struggling healthcare sector
5 facts about domestic workers
Domestic workers are among the most vulnerable employees because few of them are protected by labour laws. Here are some facts about the world's 53 million domestic workers.
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
Child mothers from around the world tell their stories
Every year, two million girls give birth before they turn 15. Becoming a child mother comes with huge health risks. Project #childmothers turns the spotlight on the issues facing child mothers through photographs
Tensions in the Niger Delta
Tension is building in the Niger Delta swampland ahead of the end-year expiry of an amnesty aimed at bringing stability to the region