In Nigeria, groups help 'discordant couples'

Oct. 14, 2011
Coping with news that you’re HIV positive is a traumatic process. It’s even harder if your partner walks out on you.In Nigeria, women are especially vulnerable. There are, however, a growing number support groups counseling so-called “discordant couples” on how to live positively.

A day in the life of the Zapatistas

Aug. 2, 2011
In 1994, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation staged a rebellion in the Mexican state of Chiapas. These indigenous peasants said they were fighting for equality and against exploitation.

Disabled Laotians find refuge on basketball court

Jun. 17, 2011
In Laos, people disabled by polio or injured by unexploded weapons leftover from various conflicts often face stigma and stares.

Jailed Kurdish children in Turkey struggle with life after prison

Jun. 16, 2011
As autocratic governments throughout the Arab world have come under fire from angry demonstrators, many observers have held up Turkey as a model of a democratic Muslim country.

In Colombia, whole towns abandoned for fear of drug violence

Jun. 6, 2011
Violence in Colombia in the last few decades has displaced more than 3.5 million people. In response, the Colombian government struck a peace deal with drug-trafficking paramilitary groups eight years ago.

Single mothers in South Korea face discrimination, isolation

May. 31, 2011
While South Korea ranks as one of Asia’s wealthiest, most developed countries, traditional values persist. Single parenting remains a major taboo. Unwed pregnant women in South Korea face social disgrace and, in some cases, are shunned by their families.

Tunisian commission tackles Ben Ali-era corruption one case at a time

May. 12, 2011
Tunisia's interim government recently set up a date for national elections. On July 24, Tunisians will vote on who should draft the country's new constitution.

Future uncertain for Coptic Christians in post-revolution Egypt

May. 10, 2011
During the revolution in Egypt, Muslims and Christians united to oust the government of President Hosni Mubarak. Many believed it was the beginning of a new Egypt where Coptic Christians would not feel marginalized by the Muslim majority.Since then, a crack has formed in their united front.

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