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There are traditional rulers of different ethnic groups throughout Nigeria. Photo: Andrew Esiebo for J4A.
Date
24 February 2015 - 15:33

How traditional justice in Nigeria is changing

Traditional justice outside the formal system in Nigeria brings both advantages and problems. Dr Bob Arnot of the J4A programme, explains how it works.

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Justice
Nigeria’s legislative gaps are damaging for foreign and local businesses, so improving them should help everyone. Image © Maersk Line
Date
20 February 2015 - 14:25

How Lagos judges are now resolving disputes more quickly

Both local and foreign businesses in Lagos potentially face multiple legal challenges. The British Council's Dr Bob Arnot explains the difficulties.

Tags
Justice
'The country has huge challenges to meet, not the least of which is keeping the children safe in school.' Photo © DFID licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
11 February 2015 - 04:33

There are thousands of girls like Malala here

UK teacher Cassie Flint was in Pakistan when a terrorist attack killed more than 100 students. She looks back on her experience of the country and its schools.

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Schools, Women and girls
Syrian artists are looking to find an answer to the question of what happens next. Photo: Mohamad Khayata, Stitching My Syria Back, 2014
Date
21 January 2015 - 08:03

What are Syrian artists showing us about the conflict?

Lois Stonock co-curated an exhibition by Syrian artists who are showing us the conflict in new ways. Read a transcript of her exhibition tour.

Tags
Arts, Visual Arts, Global development
Many young Pakistanis want to turn away from violence in their communities. Photo by Benny Lin on Flickr under Creative Commons licence.
Date
08 May 2014 - 14:23

How violence affects young Pakistanis

A recent report presents 1,800 stories from young people across Pakistan, expert interviews, and a national survey on the effects of political, criminal and domestic violence.

Tags
Civil society, Justice
Women and girls in Bangladesh are largely excluded from taking part in the digital sphere. Photo by The Advocacy Project / Creative Commons licence.
Date
10 December 2013 - 16:05

Is digital education easily accessible to Bangladeshi girls?

A combination of policy and non-governmental initiatives is helping to improve the Bangladeshi girls educational situation. The British Council’s Alexandra Tyers explains.

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Women and girls, Education, Primary school, Technology, Equal opportunities and diversity
'Emerging economies are investing in higher education precisely because they recognise the link with economic development and prosperity.'
Date
03 October 2013 - 14:47

Post-2015 agenda: why the UN must include higher education

When the UN set eight Millennium Development Goals for the world to reach by 2015, one was universal primary education. Jo Beall argues that the UN must include higher education also.

Tags
Universities and higher education, Global development
'South Sudan's women are more likely to die in childbirth than complete primary school.'
Date
25 September 2013 - 12:52

The women of South Sudan

High illiteracy rates and rigid gender roles are just two of the many challenges for the women of South Sudan.

Tags
Women and girls, Global development, Equal opportunities and diversity
According to the report, just 46% of women in Pakistan intend to vote in the upcoming elections. Photo of Hafsa Shaikh from Lahore by Umar Farooq.
Date
03 April 2013 - 12:17

Next generation in Pakistan pessimistic

Our new report ‘Next Generation Goes to the Ballot Box‘ shows a generation of 18- to 29-year-olds in Pakistan concerned about their safety, jobs and institutions.

Tags
Civil society, Justice, Security
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