Mutsvangwa said poverty, inequality, and harmful societal practices continue to fuel the HIV epidemic among women and girls in southern Africa. “The complex interplay of social, economic ...

We investigate how the global economic system both drives inequality that undermines human rights and enables private actors to harm communities, workers, and the environment. Our work is driven ...

Economic inequality in Australia has climbed to the highest level in more than 20 years, according to a highly regarded survey in which more than half of respondents reported a decline in their ...

Expanding access to HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services—especially in underserved communities—must be a priority. Policies addressing gender-based violence, stigma, and economic ...

During negative economic growth, the welfare of the poor should be the main focus area. Research from the University of Johannesburg shows how inequality can demolish most of the benefits of ...

On Monday, deputy president Paul Mashatile, will deliver the keynote address at the national World TB Day commemorative event ...

The real human rights crisis in South Africa is economic. Despite progress in access to services, poverty and inequality remain astronomical. The World Bank (2024) reports an unemployment rate of ...

Experts debated whether South Africa’s tensions with the US signal strategic defiance or risky isolation. While some warn of economic fallout, others see a bold stand in shifting global power dynamics ...

Feb. 18, 2025 — Viruses, like those that cause COVID-19 or HIV, are formidable opponents once they invade our bodies. Antiviral treatments strive to block a virus or halt its replication.

Women in Tanzania face legal and cultural barriers to owning land and accessing financial services, which hampers their ...

A community member in Gaza receives a food distribution from Oxfam and partners Economic & Social Development Center of Palestine (ESDC ... U.S. foreign aid plays a critical role in tackling poverty, ...