World richest 2,000 people hold more than poorest 4.6 bln combined
No sex, no babies: S.Korea's emerging feminists reject marriage
Bangladesh court orders govt to tackle rise in rapes
In Zimbabwe, a backyard hydroponic farm beats drought to grow veg
Millions go hungry in wealthy Canada -and some die young as result Thin Lei Win
Holocaust survivors struggle to recover property in Poland Reuters
Door-knocking neighbors help avert home seizures in Detroit Carey L. Biron
Bangladesh court orders govt to tackle rise in rapes
In Zimbabwe, a backyard hydroponic farm beats drought to grow veg
Climate change pushes investors to take their temperature
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Elevating voices from the frontlines of the fight against slavery

It is only by listening to survivors, their families, and their communities that we can understand what drives slavery and what is needed to end it
Makhtar Diop World Bank

It's time to hold transportation accountable for sustainability

Improving how people and goods reach each other is key to solving global challenges, from poverty to climate change
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Japan’s transgender law needs to change

Mandatory sterilisation should be removed immediately
Ash Kotak

The LGBT+ community needs to question chemsex culture

The trial of Reynhard Sinaga has thrown up uncomfortable questions for the LGBT community about just how common sexual abuse is at gay chemsex parties

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Wildfires and climate change
Trump gets Swiss army security as climate protesters trek to Davos
In Zimbabwe, a backyard hydroponic farm beats drought to grow veg
Central banks can't save the world from climate change, BIS says
Most Australian execs say climate change will damage companies
Vermont offers a peek at a solar energy future

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Queer K-pop: chorus grows for gay rights in Asia
Voices like Rapinoe's are good for sports: athlete body chief
S.Korea to decide on first transgender soldier amid debate
Fashion's bad boy Jean Paul Gaultier bids farewell to the catwalk
U.S. Democrats seek release of transgender migrants in detention

Property Rights

We put the spotlight on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Urban humans: Cities go up, down and high-tech to combat threats
Door-knocking neighbors help avert home seizures in Detroit
Holocaust survivors struggle to recover property in Poland
Ivory Coast clears homes near airport after child stowaway's death
Alphabet CEO backs temporary ban on facial-recognition technology
Fines for European privacy breaches reach 114 mln euros

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Picked by slaves: coffee crisis brews in Brazil
Cambodia enlists tuk-tuk drivers in fight against trafficking
In Peru highlands, student radio show sounds alarm on trafficking
PayPal teams up with U.S. group to combat human trafficking
Elevating voices from the frontlines of the fight against slavery
Qatar further eases restrictions on migrant workers' exit

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Women Deliver 2019
No sex, no babies: S.Korea's emerging feminists reject marriage
Bangladesh court orders govt to tackle rise in rapes
Canada's indigenous women using businesses to end violence
Myanmar govt-appointed panel finds no 'genocide' against Rohingya
National Archives removes altered Women's March images

Humanitarian Crises

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s hotspots. more
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Stateless: The world's most invisible people
World richest 2,000 people hold more than poorest 4.6 bln combined
Myanmar govt-appointed panel finds no 'genocide' against Rohingya
U.N. says militants targeted aid worker hub in northern Nigeria
C. American migrants ford river into Mexico, chuck rocks
After fire, dust and hail play havoc on Australian summer

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
Millions go hungry in wealthy Canada -and some die young as result
In Zimbabwe, a backyard hydroponic farm beats drought to grow veg
Locust plague devastates crops in Horn of Africa
Colombian farmers face pressure from climate-induced frosts
Asian palm oil buyers lag behind in global green push: survey

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Canada's indigenous women using businesses to end violence
London starts green energy firm to fight climate change, poverty
From solar cars to fake pork: best new tech for good
Leaders fear for planet as they pack for "green" Davos
Ecuador to issue $400 mln bond to finance social housing project

Videos

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Walking in two worlds
After a long battle, Taiwan's lesbian couple legally tie the knot
Is our love of avocados drying Chile's water supplies?
Guardians of the Forest
Somaliland: One land's quest to defuse a climate 'timebomb'
Stonewall 50: Where next for LGBTQ+ lives?

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