Keywords: Inequality


Spain’s housing crisis deepens as soaring costs and limited supply put affordability under pressure

Housing has become one of Spain’s most pressing social and economic challenges, as rising rents, expensive property prices and a shortage of affordable homes make it increasingly difficult for residents to find suitable accommodation. The pressure is particularly visible in major cities and high-demand......

Gen Z is wealthier than previous generations but increasingly anxious about money

Generation Z is entering adulthood with higher income and wealth than some previous generations had at comparable ages, yet many young Americans remain deeply concerned about their financial future. From homeownership to retirement planning, the gap between financial indicators and personal confidence......

World Bank warns that weak job creation could slow poverty reduction in Morocco

Morocco has made substantial progress in reducing poverty over the past two decades, but persistent weaknesses in the labour market and deep disparities between urban and rural communities continue to threaten further improvements in living standards. In a report published on October 9, 2026, the World......

Global multidimensional poverty rises for the first time since 2010

Global multidimensional poverty has worsened for the first time since the index was introduced in 2010, according to the 2026 report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). The report estimates that approximately 1.2......

Food insecurity could affect 11.7 million more women and girls by the end of 2026

At least 11.7 million additional women and girls could face food insecurity by the end of 2026 as conflicts in the Middle East and disruptions to maritime traffic increase pressure on energy, fertilizer and transport costs, according to an analysis by UN Women. The assessment warns that the economic......

Women in Britain continue to receive significantly lower bonuses than men

Women in Britain continue to receive substantially smaller annual bonuses than men, with the gap showing little sign of narrowing, according to new data from human resources analytics company Brightmine. The study, based on payroll information covering around 1.46 million employees across 1,190 organisations......

Climate change puts girls’ education at greater risk, UNICEF warns

Climate change is increasingly disrupting children’s education, with girls facing a disproportionate risk of falling behind or leaving school altogether, according to UNICEF. The United Nations Children’s Fund said extreme weather events linked to climate change can have consequences that......

Oxfam warns IMF austerity policies may deepen inequality

The International Monetary Fund has come under renewed criticism over the fiscal conditions attached to its lending programs, with Oxfam arguing that austerity requirements have become more demanding over the past decade and could place additional pressure on vulnerable communities. In a report and......

Digital betting and corruption concerns deepen South Africa’s growing social crisis

Digital betting in South Africa has evolved beyond a simple form of entertainment or a rapidly expanding economic activity. It has become a social phenomenon reflecting the deep inequalities affecting the country, where many young people increasingly see online gambling as a possible escape from economic......