Africa's largest wind power project opens in northern Kenya
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Canada offers C$900 mln settlement to victims of sexual misconduct
Laws banning gay sex under challenge in tiny Caribbean nation Oscar Lopez
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Canada offers C$900 mln settlement to victims of sexual misconduct
Dutch state accepts partial liability for Srebrenica deaths
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Opinion

Nurul Islam, Razia Sultana and Thom Woodroofe Independent Diplomat

The arc of history can bend towards justice for the Rohingya

What happened to the Rohingya is a stain on the history of humanity. But the arc of history has a way of bending towards justice.
Valerie Plante and Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Mayor of Freetown

Cities are key in addressing refugee and migration challenges

Cities often act as the laboratories which show how migrants and refugees add value and bring concrete solutions for inclusive, safe and sustainable urban space
Alejandro Litovsky and Esther Pan Sloane Earth Security Group

How global private finance can help poor countries unlock growth

The call for more financing is not just about quantity; we must focus on quality, with a strategic impact focus
Scott Graham FINCA International, Inc.

Small data: The key to successful data for development

By ensuring that data science and development solutions are informed by, and responsive to, actual problems, we will become better equipped to serve those in need

Humanitarian

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots. more
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Stateless: The world's most invisible people
Bosnia buries 86 victims of 1992-95 war recovered from ravine
For some Chinese Muslims, fleeing doesn't end trouble
Dutch state accepts partial liability for Srebrenica deaths
At least 17 people killed in Ethiopia during unrest - officials
African swine fever hits pig farm in northeast Bulgaria

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Running Dry
Africa's largest wind power project opens in northern Kenya
Bangladesh rivers break their banks, forcing 400,000 to flee homes
Singaporeans head to fire hotspot in Indonesia to tackle haze
June 2019 was the hottest June on record across the globe
'Don't buffalo me': Private buyers restore U.S. grassland, baffle

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Women Deliver 2019
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Canada offers C$900 mln settlement to victims of sexual misconduct
Breast ironing is abuse and could lead to jail, UK prosecutors say
It's time to address the root causes of suffering in the Sahel
Illinois to defy Trump's abortion referral 'gag rule'

LGBT

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Trans asylum seekers assaulted, abused in detention
Laws banning gay sex under challenge in tiny Caribbean nation
India introduces new trans rights bill in parliament
Top Americas rights commission condemns Honduras LGBT+ murders
Lesbians launch landmark same-sex partnership case in Serbia

Trafficking

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Life after slavery: survivors struggle to start anew
Bangladesh police arrest 12 as Rohingya trafficking fears rise
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Desperation driving Rohingya to traffickers, U.N. envoy warns
After Libyan bombing, Bangladeshis wait for migrants' return
Jeffrey Epstein to remain jailed until trafficking trial
More support for ex-slaves seen boosting UK economy

Property Rights

We put the spotlight on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Water scarcity and conflict
Home on the range? Private buyers restore U.S. grassland
Torch, radio...house deeds? U.S. readies for hurricane season
Kiddie tunes to spikes in doorways - how cities shun the homeless
Cities are key in addressing refugee and migration challenges
Malaysian activists urge lawmakers to get tough on forests losses

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Food

We explore the challenges of ending hunger and malnutrition as food production adjusts to a warming world. more
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Rebooting food
Malnutrition, disease rising in North Korea: aid organisation
Planning a BBQ? Not if you want to save the planet
Lionfish invasion in Cyprus? If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em
U.S. CDC links 2 deaths to multi-state salmonella outbreak
India's summer crop planting down nearly 7% -government data

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Social businesses take tourists off beaten path
Israel social impact bond to help Bedouins in maths studies
Want to invest responsibly? A new breed of market aims to help
Private investors protect vast forests in U.S. coal country
Refugees target global markets with luxury crafts

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