Society

The US state of Virginia is among those taking steps to outlaw child marriage, with progress in Africa too

A Syrian filmmaker has made a documentary about the Greek ‘island heroes’ at the frontline of the refugee crisis, some of whom have been nominated for the Nobel peace prize

How one man and his tea house are trying to foster understanding and community in the US city of Cleveland

Hundreds of men have shared photos on social media of themselves wearing headscarves to draw attention to Iranian women being forced to cover their hair in public

Three apps helping refugees connect and build links in their new communities

While opportunities for disabled people are broader than ever before, complex barriers still exist. We speak to five people working towards a more inclusive society

How a group of women affected by domestic violence and displaced by Colombia's conflict united to build their own city

Traditionally the preserve of religion and state, ritual is being reclaimed across society in newly creative ways. As a means to connect with others and with what is important, how can ritual [...]

Kakuma refugee camp in north-west Kenya has been a place of celebration this week as residents cheer on their friends and family flying the flag for Team Refugee

Are quotas the best way to improve gender diversity in positions of power? Consensus can be tougher than conflict. We present a complicated issue to two thought leaders and ask them to respond [...]

Ostracised throughout Europe for centuries, Roma immigrants are finding Glasgow more welcoming. Education and trust-building are at the heart of the city’s attempts at cultural integration

Eleanor Ross discovers there is far more to the Canadian Arctic than conventionally thought or reported

As globalisation forces change among remote communities in the Arctic, a circus and a festival are helping people cope with despair and suicide – and keeping indigenous arts alive at the same time

Hundreds of children in Benin have been freed in a significant victory against the damaging voodoo ‘convents’ in the country.

A women’s land rights policy in the Indian state of Odisha has come to fruition meaning thousands of single women have been given their own land

Rutger Bregman is reimagining utopia. The 28-year-old Dutch historian and author says we have all the ideas we need, including the 15-hour work week, open borders and a universal basic income

Published in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, the new issue of Positive News magazine reports on people, communities and organisations that are creating the building blocks for a thriving society

We meet seven people who, having fled their homelands, have found a new beginning in London. Photographing them in the place where they first felt safe or part of this country, we ask them about [...]

In early 2014, we reported on the UK passing a law requiring development agencies to consider gender equality when funding foreign aid projects. Two years later, campaigners say the legislation [...]

Affordable housing designed by and for local people bucks the trend