The Latest Breaking News from Poverty

Critics say most people in Africa’s third-largest oil-producing nation have not seen benefits from that natural wealth.

More than one in eight Australians are not buying personal hygiene products because they cannot afford them, a survey shows.

Poverty goes beyond income. It often arises when health, education and opportunities fall short of meeting people’s needs.

In an era of resurging misogyny, would decriminalising sex work do more harm than good?

More than 500,000 people have signed up to our new party to help build a genuine alternative to poverty, inequality and war, says former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

African governments and development agencies have embraced science, technology and innovation as levers for development over the past two decades. Science, technology and innovation boost productivity, cut transaction costs, open new business opportunities and promote social inclusion. They also help societies tackle grand challenges such as climate change and persistent…

There are still major changes coming for those who become disabled in the future

Changes to welfare reforms not enough to protect newly sick and disabled people from financial hardship

At the border with Iran, Fatima Rezaei distributes food and hygiene products to Afghans forced to return, unable to passively stand by as the deportation crisis grows.