The Majority World Blog

Two young men returned to India to try. But for many millions, this is reality, not a short-term challenge, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Cross-border trade is a risky business for women, as Mgcini Nyoni witnesses.

So why aren’t Indians up in arms about it? Time to name and shame, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filipino children made homeless after December’s tropical storm need proper care, writes Iris Gonzales.

What do you do if your job is to write about a tragedy of which you are part? Iris Gonzales meets some of the journalists whose lives were turned upside down by tropical storm Sendong.

This year, 25 December was about survival, not celebration, for the people of northern Mindanao in the Philippines, says Iris Gonzales.

Where is Benigno Aquino’s empathy for his people? asks Iris Gonzales.

Student attempts to occupy Manila may have been thwarted – but the protests will continue, says Iris Gonzales.

Nigeria’s new legislation is just another way of legitimizing all kinds of sexual prejudice and violence, says Sokari Ekine.

India is allowing direct foreign investment, and the supermarkets are sharpening their knives, writes Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

A new vaccine could give hope to millions – if Big Pharma doesn’t get its hands on it first, says Iris Gonzales.