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Islamic State on brink of defeat in Syria enclave
UK investor body to apply red light if company's board lacks women
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Survivors draw on past to design anti-trafficking software Kate Ryan
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Islamic State on brink of defeat in Syria enclave
UK investor body to apply red light if company's board lacks women
New book challenges stereotypes about Muslim women
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Should aid work stop when militants move in?

Development groups grapple with the insecurity that limits help for those who most need it in fragile states
Julia Lalla-Maharajh Orchid Project

Kenyan Maasai move to end genital cutting

The Maasai are replacing cutting with an alternative non-harmful rite of passage for girls
Siddharth Kara University of Berkeley

The invisible women and girls who make your clothes

For many of the children, garment work comes at the expense of an education
Rochelle Keyhan Collective Liberty

Is R. Kelly a human trafficker?

The only difference between R. Kelly’s behavior and classic pimp is that R. Kelly kept the women and girls to himself

Climate

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Conflict and climate change
Swedish student wins EU pledge to spend billions on climate
U.S. toilet paper use wiping out habitat, heating planet
White House panel to question security risks of climate change
Australia says coal market 'booming', dismisses Glencore cuts
US judge dismisses boys' lawsuit against Trump climate rollbacks

Humanitarian

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots. more
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Life for the Rohingya in the world’s largest refugee camp
Colombia ex-rebels turn tourist guides, but peace remains fragile
Islamic State on brink of defeat in Syria enclave
Don't leave children of foreign fighters in legal limbo, urges UN
Hungary accepts hundreds of refugees from Venezuela
UK interior minister: I would not leave anyone stateless

LGBT

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Ex-child soldier fights for trans rights in Colombia
Male, female or X? Air passengers to get more gender options
Gay parenting 'boot camp' moves to Asia to meet demand from China
Spain's far-right blocks anti-homophobia motion in Senate
Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

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?
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Slaves to religion: Brazil raids expose dark side of cults
U.S., C. America launch plan to crack down on people smugglers
Survivors draw on past to design anti-trafficking software
Canada moves one step closer to supply chain legislation
Family ties thwart Cambodia's efforts to tackle bride trafficking

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Female genital mutilation
New book challenges stereotypes about Muslim women
UK investor body to apply red light if company's board lacks women
S.Korean women ditch makeup to fight male domination
'Two is enough,' Egypt tells poor families as population booms
U.N. reports mass rape, killings, torture in S.Sudan despite peace

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
Thai community forest bill won't benefit all, campaigners say
Thousands hit in Zimbabwe clampdown on street vendors
India top court orders eviction of over 1 mln forest dwellers
Don't leave children of foreign fighters in legal limbo, urges UN
Chicago mayor pins hope on education and communities to stem crime

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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
Lab-grown steak could be worse for climate than flatulent cattle
Hit by wilder weather, Botswana's farmers seek welfare payments
Europe's food makers find green palm oil hard to stomach
Billionaire Branson hopes aid concert opens Venezuela's borders
Rebels say Russia blocks food supply to Syria refugee camp

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Is high finance growing a social conscience?
A stumbling block to growth trips up companies trying to do good
Return of the milkman? Pushing packaging out of US deliveries
Why social entrepreneurs are so susceptible to burnout
The coffee farmers betting on blockchain to boost business

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