Gender and Inequalities
Community Mobilisation Drives Social Protection and Resilience in Zimbabwean Informal Settlements
Zimbabwe's informal settlements find empowerment through grassroots initiatives. From housing savings to inclusive infrastructure, Teurai Anna Nyamangara showcases how community mobilisation leads to social protection and resilience.
Extending Social Protection – the Solution for Informal Workers?
In a world where high inflation rates and geopolitical conflicts dominate the headlines, the urgent call for universal social protection for informal workers fades into the background. But Laura Alfers knows: This crucial lifeline is more important now than ever.
Navigating the Urban Informal Landscape: Social Protection in Sub-Saharan Africa Cities
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the urban informal sector accounts for the majority of businesses and employment, yet workers face minimal access to formal social protection. Sharon Onyango explores the link between urban informality and social protection, proposing innovative approaches for inclusive economies in African cities.
Navigating Polycrises: Women’s Resilience in a Changing World
Navigate global polycrises with Nicole Paganini as we unveil women's resilience in urban challenges, community kitchens, and amidst rising food crises.
Cities Inspire Food and Climate Action at COP28
This year's COP28 finally recognises the vital connection between climate action and food, as Peter Defranceschi explains, with cities and mayors taking the lead in driving transformative change.
Planning in the Shadow of Colonialism: India’s Balancing Act
Explore how colonial legacies perpetuate inequalities in access to resources like housing and food in contemporary Indian cities. Join Utkarsh Sharma in unraveling this narrative and seeking paths to decolonization.