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GOVERNANCE WOMEN'S RIGHTS RURAL WOMEN YOUTH

kNOw Fear: Making rural public spaces safer for women and girls

Sexual violence against women and girls in rural India remains a largely unaddressed, hidden issue.

Region
South Asia
India
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ENVIRONMENT URBAN PLANNING FLOODS SOLID WASTES COLLABORATION

Collaboration in informal settlements: tackling flooding with a local perspective

In most developing countries, solid waste management is a significant challenge, especially in urban slums and other informal settlements.

Region
South of Sahara
South Africa
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ENVIRONMENT WASTE MANAGEMENT URBAN POVERTY WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT LOW INCOME GROUPS

Giving a voice to the urban poor: the scavengers of Cochabamba

For Bolivia’s urban poor, it’s vital to adopt "survival strategies” to provide supplemental income that makes up for precarious and low wages.

Region
South America
Bolivia
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ECONOMICS Development SOCIAL POLICY WOMEN'S RIGHTS Gender Equity

The daughter deficit — Exploring declining sex ratios in India

Female population equals or slightly surpasses the number of males, except in India.

Region
India
China