Myanmar is the epicentre of the drug trade. The country’s current laws are not effective enough to eliminate use and trade, and help those suffering with addiction recover and reintegrate into society. But civil society activists and social workers are working to change this.

This month the heating season for the winter starts, yet still too many in Ukraine risk to be left freezing. 3.6 million people in the Donbas face daily risks of water cuts. This causes colder winters, health risks, and is a deprivation of basic rights for people who already suffer due to the conflict. A coalition of NGOs urges the President of Ukraine to take prompt action to address this issue for all citizens to enjoy their water rights.