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British court ruling casts doubt on puberty blockers for under-16s
Brazil to face major security threats as climate impacts surge
Families put off children during pandemic in poorer EU nations
COVID-19: Which vaccine could reach developing countries first?
U.S. lands lost in severe wildfires rising over decades
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We need to understand the consequences of technology, migration, climate shifts, infrastructure and a growing middle class on forest-dependent people
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Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
Pandemic pushes millions into extreme poverty worldwide
Can emptied offices become homes to fix housing shortages?
Families put off children during pandemic in poorer EU nations
Malaysia to charge Top Glove over poor worker accommodations
Nepal's female soldiers break taboos to tackle COVID crisis

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Youth action on climate change
Rising flood risk threatens scant supply of low-cost U.S. homes
Brazil to face major security threats as climate impacts surge
U.S. lands lost in severe wildfires rising over decades
Shell faces Dutch court over climate impact
Biden plan to end U.S. fossil fuel subsidies faces big challenges

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Sex abuse in the aid sector
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A real Queen's Gambit: A female chess star in a man's world
Botswana sets up gender violence courts to tackle pandemic backlog
Biden's picks for top advisers signals more diverse White House
'A shot can end the stigma': African women pin hopes on anti-HIV j
Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Netherlands to compensate trans victims of forced sterilisation
British court ruling casts doubt on puberty blockers for under-16s
Elton John calls for wider HIV testing to end new cases in England
Football in hijab: Thai Muslim lesbians tackle stereotypes
Pope's new cardinal in Mexico known for indigenous outreach

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
EU tech ban seen hindering efforts to stop online child sex abuse
How green is your green investment? This app could tell you
U.N. decries police use of racial profiling derived from Big Data
China drafts rules on mobile apps' collection of personal data
Planet's life-support systems need care to avert 'the next Wuhan'

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Taking on the Traffickers
Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India
EU tech ban seen hindering efforts to stop online child sex abuse
Black Friday 99%-off sale sparks fears over UK garment worker pay
Supreme Court questions rights claims against Nestle, Cargill
Regulations needed to stem cocoa sector abuses - report

Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
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Slumscapes
Can emptied offices become homes to fix housing shortages?
Rising flood risk threatens scant supply of low-cost U.S. homes
Afghans fleeing upsurge in violence face cold welcome in Kabul
Portuguese restaurant owners stage lockdown hunger strike
Court hears Trump bid to bar illegal immigrants from U.S. census

Land

We shine a light on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Flight to the future:One land's quest to defuse climate 'timebomb'
Amazon indigenous activist wins ‘Green Nobel’ prize
Kenyan farmers, young guides enlisted to protect city forests
Canadian indigenous deal with KXL pipeline aims to unlock wealth
How will five mega-trends affecting forests impact on communities?
Modi refuses to back down on India farm reforms

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Afghans fleeing upsurge in violence face cold welcome in Kabul
Pandemic pushes millions into extreme poverty worldwide
Regulations needed to stem cocoa sector abuses - report
Biden shortlist for key post shows environmental justice focus
UK crackdown on homelessness fuels modern slavery fears

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