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U.N. summit seeks to shape a food system fit for the future
China's tech crackdown - for consumers' good or greater control?
Social entrepreneurs fight to make gig work fairer, greener
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Do COVID-19 booster shots in rich countries put the world at risk?
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Energy crisis: How can Europe protect its poor as gas prices jump?
How unequal has the global coronavirus vaccine rollout been?
What next for Afghanistan's deserted beauty salons?
Social entrepreneurs fight to make gig work fairer, greener
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Do COVID-19 booster shots in rich countries put the world at risk?
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Lisa Fischer E3G

Europe gas crisis: to prevent future shocks, invest in renewables

Renewables are the answer to the 2021 gas price surge - not the cause. To avoid future crises, reduce gas demand and make sure costs are equally shared.
Giuseppe Sala Mayor of Milan

OPINION: The future of food systems depends on cities

Cities can support the transformation needed in food systems to tackle global challenges like hunger, poverty and climate change.
Hans Herren

UN summit stays silent on root causes of our failing food system

The global forum has wasted the chance to consider real alternatives to our corporate-led, environmentally harmful ways of producing what we eat
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OPINION: Time to truly tackle online child sexual exploitation

Ruby (not her real name) is a survivor of online child sexual exploitation in the Philippines. Now an adult, she is committed to raising awareness about the abuse she suffered and the actions government and tech industries must take to truly eradicate this crime.

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Setting the stage for COP26
World's youth returns to the streets to fight climate change
'Death sentence': Low-lying nations implore climate action
U.N. summit seeks to shape a food system fit for the future
Indonesia won't approve new palm oil permits after moratorium ends
California governor signs $15 bln package to tackle climate change

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
Young Lebanese driving crypto 'revolution' after banks go bust
China's tech crackdown - for consumers' good or greater control?
Firms sucking carbon from air see boost from climate 'code red'
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OPINION: Time to truly tackle online child sexual exploitation

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Afghan women under Taliban rule
Young Lebanese driving crypto 'revolution' after banks go bust
Social entrepreneurs fight to make gig work fairer, greener
How will Taliban rule impact girls' education in Afghanistan?
OPINION: Is Haiti cursed or targeted by the international communit
California governor signs legislation to protect warehouse workers

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus vaccine inequality
How unequal has the global coronavirus vaccine rollout been?
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Do COVID-19 booster shots in rich countries put the world at risk?
U.N. chief grades world on vaccine rollout: 'F in Ethics'
Germany to end quarantine pay for those without vaccinations
Biden pledges new vaccine donations in bid to rally global pandemi

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Afghan women under Taliban rule
What next for Afghanistan's deserted beauty salons?
The Afghan designers championing women’s traditional dress
Poor, Black, Hispanic bear brunt of Texas abortion law
Texas abortion providers ask U.S. Supreme Court to intervene
As Petito case captivates U.S., missing Native women ignored

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Afghan women under Taliban rule
As Swiss vote on same-sex marriage, reforms slow in Europe
Berlin becomes a magnet for LGBT+ Poles fleeing homophobia at home
Here’s the difference between bisexual and pansexual
Kenya film board bans gay documentary, calling it "an affront...
Mexican state of Sonora approves same-sex marriage

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Inside Amazon's shadow workforce in Mexico
COVID-fuelled child labour crisis spurs call for global fund
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Climate migrants said to face greater risk of modern slavery
Chinese scammers enslave jobless teachers and tourists in Cambodia
Why it matters that descendants of Dutch slaves can change names
Now is the time for the EU to ban forced labour imports

Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
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Cities reboot: Urban life in the age of COVID-19
In race to net zero, cities champion community-led green solutions
Vending machines bring safe, cheap water to Nairobi slums
Drag queens and refugee stories: touring the ‘real’ Hong Kong
City mayors urge governments, business to help protect forests
Hong Kong's patriots-only government to tackle housing woes

Land

We shine a light on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Land to lose: coronavirus compounds debt crisis in Cambodia
In Indian mining hub, farmers bring polluted land back to life
Brazil committed to protecting environment, Bolsonaro tells U.N.
Indian villagers cling to coal despite damaged farms and homes
Land rights for small farmers are crucial for global food security
To fix our food systems, we need tech for smallholder farmers

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