As economy booms, children toil in Myanmar
One in five children in Myanmar aged 10-17 go to work instead of school and the opening up of the economy since 2011 has triggered a spike in demand for labour.
As worsening storms slam the Caribbean, St. Vincent fights back
Facing worsening extreme weather, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is making plans to better protect itself
From crime to grime: Ex-gang members turn to plumbing for new life
Innovative training programme helps ex-Nicaraguan ex-gang members find another path
Migrating north through Europe
Afghan, Iranian and Sudanese immigrants, living precariously in abandoned factories in Patras, western Greece, try to stow away on nearby ferries to Italy as they seek a better life in Europe beyond crisis-hit Greece
Afghan refugees – Seeking sanctuary
In the centre of the Belgian capital Brussels, a 17th century Catholic church has been transformed into a camp for Afghan migrants. Here is Reuters photographer Francois Lenoir’s remarkable photoblog
Young first-time photographers shine a light on South Sudan’s strife
As its part of wider efforts to help children affected by conflict, UNICEF recently organized a photography workshop in Rumbek, South Sudan, to give 20 youths an opportunity to tell their stories and express their feelings
Syrian refugees flee to Iraq
Baynjan, an unofficial camp in northern Iraq, is home to more than 700 Syrian refugees. There are more than 150,000 Syrian refugees scattered across Iraq but as the spotlight remains on those in Jordan and Lebanon, their fate is often overlooked.