The age of youth: the peaceful shaping of Afghanistan's transition decade Published: 22 July 2014 Since the fall of the Taliban, Youth have emerged as an important political and economic force in Afghanistan. They are one of the most important demographic groups, with nearly two-third of the population being under the age of 25 years. pdf
Rabia’s Free Kick - Women's soccer in Lebanon Published: 16 January 2013 Women's soccer is slowly gaining ground in parts the Lebanese society. The sport is not only empowering young women, but also helps building bridges between the different religions and sects in the country. But it's still a long way to go until it will be recognized by the media and be accepted by society as a whole. By Florian Sonntag
Global Environmental Governance and Rio +20: Thinking Big – Doing Little? Published: 11 April 2011 There is little faith in the reform of the UN system; nonetheless, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, to be held in Rio de Janeiro in 2012 – also known as Rio +20 – is not only to set the stage for a green economy, but also to provide an impetus for the institutional reform of the UN environmental sector. By Barbara Unmüßig
