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World AIDS Day

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AIDS stands for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome." Triggered by the HIV virus, it weakens the immune system and can be deadly. The UN says more than 38 million people live with HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is December 1.

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Reports & Analysis

woman handing out loaves of bread to Ukrainians standing in line for help

Ukraine: Donations are generous, but helpers are exhausted

Ukraine: Donations are generous, but helpers are exhausted

In 2022, Germans donated more than one billion euros to Ukraine, but the number of donors has decreased.
SocietyFebruary 1, 2023
EU Commission President von der Leyen standing together with the Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during her visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, in mid-September.

EU holds talks with Ukraine in an active war zone

EU holds talks with Ukraine in an active war zone

In a first the EU will hold talks with a candidate state in an active war zone. What can Kyiv expect beyond symbolism?
PoliticsFebruary 1, 2023
Medication in a pharmacy

HIV treatment still undermined by stigma in some areas

HIV treatment still undermined by stigma in some areas

Drugs have been developed against HIV but global stigma is still high and a hindrance to prevention strategies.
ScienceFebruary 1, 2023
Two damaged four-floor buildings, one lemon-yellow, with a pile of bricks and debris in front of them.

Life during wartime in Ukraine: Besieged in Bakhmut

Life during wartime in Ukraine: Besieged in Bakhmut

Around 8,000 people are holding out in the besieged Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Why do they stay?
ConflictsJanuary 25, 2023
An array of pills and medicines

Russia: HIV-positive teens refusing treatment

Russia: HIV-positive teens refusing treatment

Russian teenagers who are HIV-positive face discrimination, and serious psychological stress.
HealthJanuary 21, 2023
Winnie Byanyima

Davos: UNAIDS chief slams inequality

Davos: UNAIDS chief slams inequality

UNAIDS chief slams inequality in battle against crises
BusinessJanuary 19, 202311:19 min
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In the spotlight

A black banner with Burmese letters held by protesters

New law in Myanmar puts Europe's humanitarian aid at risk

Myanmar's ruling military junta has issued new rules making it harder for foreign aid groups to operate in the country.
ConflictsNovember 25, 2022
Protesters with a banner 'Pay your climate debt'

Loss and damage: What happens next?

An agreement has been reached on a loss and damage fund. Now what?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 21, 2022
Men push boxes in a bagge crate with a ICRC plane in the background

Ethiopia: Tigray starts to receive desperately needed aid

After a new deal to allow aid deliveries to Tigray, urgent medical supplies have started to arrive.
PoliticsNovember 15, 2022
A woman in a white shirt and black jacket (center) reacts after an adjourned hearing in court, flanked by two supporters in red shirts

Polish activist on trial for aiding abortion

A rights activist gave abortion pills to a woman seeking to end a pregnancy. She now faces up to three years in prison.
Human RightsOctober 19, 2022
Half of the Afghan the population is going hungry amid a worsening economic crisis.

Afghanistan suffers widespread hunger

Half of the Afghan population is going hungry. Warning: This report begins with distressing images.
Food SecuritySeptember 28, 202204:16 min
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Don't Hold Back: Say it loud!

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SocietyJuly 6, 2022
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Opinion

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Myanmar activists are attacking the wrong target

Rodion Ebbighausen
Commentary
PoliticsSeptember 23, 2022
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What 'South African' variant?

Sertan Sanderson
Commentary
PoliticsDecember 4, 2021
Evelyn Samba

Opinion: COVID-19 especially strikes African women

Evelyn Samba
Guest commentary
HealthJuly 10, 2020
Frank Sieren

Sieren's China: Aid with ulterior motives

Frank Sieren
Commentary
HealthMarch 26, 2020
Khaled Muhiuddin

Foreign aid is a hindrance to Rohingya repatriation

Khaled Muhiuddin
Commentary
SocietyAugust 25, 2019
Ludger Schadomsky

Ethiopia's reform agenda an opportunity for Germany

Ludger Schadomsky
Commentary
PoliticsJanuary 30, 2019