Somali 10-year-old dies after undergoing female genital mutilation
Transgender equality battle front line moves to Ohio
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The world's most dangerous countries for women
Investors opposes GE plans for Kenyan power plant
For drought-hit farmers, changing old ways takes time - and cash Laurie Goering
North Korea, Eritrea have world's highest rates of modern slavery Ellen Wulfhorst
Sex scandals won't hurt charities as Britons pledge to keep giving Meka Beresford
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The world's most dangerous countries for women
Investors opposes GE plans for Kenyan power plant
Syria offensive leaves 55,000 children without aid
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Joseph Thompson AID:Tech

How is Blockchain transforming the lives of refugees in crisis?

One person is forcibly displaced every two seconds as a result of conflict or persecution
Simon Pollock Green Climate Fund

Renewables revolution still needs public funding push

The diffusion of clean technology such as wind and solar power requires accessible finance to build and sustain new markets
Elinor Raikes International Rescue Committee (IRC)

EU can't ignore alarming conditions in Libya's migrant centres

Migrants should be treated with dignity, and their rights, under international law, upheld
Katie Lewis United Purpose

Why football is a game-changer for girls in Kenya

In Kenya, many girls do not have equal access to opportunities

Humanitarian

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots. more
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Sex scandal in the aid sector
Transgender equality battle front line moves to Ohio
After 18 years apart, Ethiopian man finds his family in Eritrea
Syria offensive leaves 55,000 children without aid
Israeli fire kills three Palestinians during border protests
How is Blockchain transforming the lives of refugees in crisis?

Trafficking

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Chasing Shadows: Can technology save the slaves it snared?
North Korea, Eritrea have world's highest rates of modern slavery
Number of modern slaves estimated 'hidden' in UK rises tenfold
Freed Mauritanian anti-slavery activists vow to keep fighting
Banks get tools to spot human traffickers moving illicit profits
Too good to be true? Graffiti warns Kenyans about trafficking risk

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Rising heat
For drought-hit farmers, changing old ways takes time - and cash
U.N. pact offers hope to world's climate migrants
Are Caribbean's wealthy new citizens a lifeline or a liability?
The next steps for the Green Climate Fund are critical
Fighting global warming, one cow belch at a time

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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World Widows Day
Somali 10-year-old dies after undergoing female genital mutilation
Argentina raises hopes with $300 allowance for orphans of femicide
Aviation industry urged to hire more women as staff shortages loom
First female 'Doctor Who' calls role 'an absolute joy'
Number of modern slaves estimated 'hidden' in UK rises tenfold

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
London laces up to become world's most 'walkable' city
Tents, tiny houses no substitute for homes
India's tribal ministry slams proposal to 'privatise' forests
Ethiopian migrant brings Italian hills alive with sound of goats
Portugal turns to elite firefighters to avoid forest fire tragedy

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Living with the oceans
The art of catching fog
Urban nomads: Mongolian herders face cultural, climate challenge
Louis' story: child soldier to role model
Falling Freetown
Art for peace

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
Fighting global warming, one cow belch at a time
Should your workplace ban meat?
Countries accused of failing to tackle antibiotic misuse
WeWork goes meat-free 'to leave a better world'
In the Sahel, solar power can help ward off extremism

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Helping refugees proves labour of love in Germany
Business that lends sight to the blind wins tech award
In job-short South Africa, 'dating service' gets youth into work
Chaotic railways demand social enterprise solutions
UBS puts Indian girls into school - and makes a profit

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In Depth

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