Columns / Letters From

On the matter of decent housing, the government turns a deaf ear to poorer citizens, while bending over backwards to help the wealthy. Lindsey Collen, who penned this column from 2006 to 2007, returns with a one-off letter.

In Cairo, normality is something of a heroic enterprise, Maria Golia explains.

Green shoots of hope spring up among the rubble of discontent, writes Reem Haddad.

Ruby Diamonde bids farewell to the Central African Republic.

Ruby Diamonde travels to the bush in search of an answer to a difficult question.

The importance of communication should not be underestimated, writes Ruby Diamonde.

Trust between communities is being rebuilt, writes Ruby Diamonde.

2 December 1946 – 14 February 2016

Closing our heart to suffering suppresses our humanity, writes Ruby Diamonde.

A sudden change in an employee's health reveals hidden hardship to Ruby Diamonde.

Ruby Diamonde dines with a man on a mission to wake up his people.

The city is getting a facelift - but not everyone will benefit, writes Ruby Diamonde.

Giving a voice to the voiceless, Ruby Diamonde's friend Tatiana is an inspiration.

Help is at hand when Ruby Diamonde is involved in an accident.

Money may be in short supply, but mangos are definitely not, discovers Ruby Diamonde.

Education means learning your rights, not just how to write, says Ruby Diamonde.

The role and influence of traditional leaders is often underestimated by international agencies, writes Ruby Diamonde.

Ruby Diamonde witnesses the pain of a community that can't go home.

The charming city is coming back to life, but only for some.

Peacekeeping without peacebuilding is doomed to fail, says Ruby Diamonde.