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Victims key to tackling sexual harassment, says UN adviser
What is a woman? Toxic debate over trans rights engulfs Britain
As smog season looms, Pakistan shuts polluting brick kilns
New Laos land law could block customary rights, women's titles
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Russian model on mission to save disabled children from orphanages Lee Mannion
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New Laos land law could block customary rights, women's titles
Mexico moves to tackle migrant caravan after U.S. pressure
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Andrea Powell Karana Rising

It's time to change how we treat victims of sexual assault

We must recognize that rape culture exists only because we let it
David Westlake International Justice Mission

Consumers can’t stop slavery – or can they?

Know your stuff and vote with your wallet: ethical brands do exist
Patrick Burland International Organization for Migration

UK, the global leader combating slavery, is falling short at home

UK government is on its own ‘cliff edge’ in proving its commitment to radical reform to help victims of human trafficking and modern slavery
Arlene M Baratz

When it comes to intersex children, doctors don't always know best

Why are so many intersex kids given outdated, harmful treatments when medicine has moved on?

LGBT

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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What is a woman? Toxic debate over trans rights engulfs Britain
Loved and loathed: Raising a gay child in the former Soviet Union
Drop in Australia HIV sparks call for greater drug roll-out
Loved and loathed: Raising a gay child in the former Soviet Union
In rare campaign for Cuba, churches advocate against gay marriage

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Keeping global warming to 1.5C
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Vancouver mayor departs with 'Greenest City' goal uncertain
Can a hungry Mali turn rice into 'white gold'?
As smog season looms, Pakistan shuts polluting brick kilns
Battered by climate change, U.S. cities discuss 'managed retreat'
As climate threats drive migration,Indian women find 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
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Nobel laureate urges end to impunity on rape as weapon of war
Whistleblower rounds on UK minister over aid sector abuse
Rohingya refugee girls sold into forced labour in Bangladesh - UN
Trump threatens to send army, shut border as migrants head north
Mexican firms to pay $3 mln reparations over Venezuela food aid pr

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?
Twenty men convicted of grooming and raping young girls in Britain
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Under fire, how can UK revamp its landmark anti-slavery law?
Instagram baby-selling bust prompts call for 'cyber patrols'
Data project aims to stop human trafficking before it occurs
Europe urged to protect thousands of children from traffickers

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
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Victims key to tackling sexual harassment, says UN adviser
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Nobel laureate urges end to impunity on rape as weapon of war
Indian temple controversy turns political as protests grow
Twenty men convicted of grooming and raping young girls in Britain
It's time to change how we treat victims of sexual assault

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
New Laos land law could block customary rights, women's titles
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Vancouver mayor departs with 'Greenest City' goal uncertain
Battered by climate change, U.S. cities discuss 'managed retreat'
Wellington adds water 'islands' as city lifeline after quakes
Canada's indigenous people fight for rights with cannabis

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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
Young entrepreneurs lend glamour to African agriculture
Go fish! 'Nutrient bombs' deployed to end malnutrition
Can a hungry Mali turn rice into 'white gold'?
Helping smallholder livestock farmers of the developing world
Salmon fishing in the U.S. - new threats to age-old Native life

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Social innovation: Climate
It's a date: women-to-women business fund comes to UK
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Can ethical business secure peace in the Philippines?
'Resilient' refugees find freedom with Australian food business
Crowdfunded solar panels aim to supercharge business in Africa
Indigenous Indians fight deforestation threat with gourmet coffee

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