International aid groups call for emergency food aid for West African nation of Niger
People gather in 18 countries in symbolic effort to stand up for peace, development on International Women's Day
Fair trade focused on rights of millions of workers in developing countries
Refugees from Eastern Congo, one of deadliest war zones in the world, show spirit of Congolese people in photographs from region
international humanitarian group, Action Against Hunger, reports desert region is facing food emergency
International aid agencies want the focus to be on long-term poverty alleviation rather than political and military incentives
Report says rampant exchange of bribes and favors has led many Afghans to lose faith in government and public officials
UN-backed REDD plan is designed to pay poorer nations to save their forests
Bank part of government's pre-budget proposals, would be dedicated to funding low-carbon, eco-friendly projects and businesses
