U.N. draws up plans to ‘facilitate’ Rohingya relocation to island
Islamic State "caliphate" defeated, yet threat persists
Death toll from southern Africa cyclone, floods exceeds 700
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Rights of 'ordinary people' in focus as 1 billion vote in Asia Rina Chandran
Death toll from southern Africa cyclone, floods exceeds 700
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Does #nomakeup trend help women or is it bare-faced cheek?
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Opinion

Zita Sebesvari and Yvonne Walz United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security

Wetlands help protect us from floods and purify our water

Despite the many benefits of wetlands, their potential is still not fully utilised
Hiroto Mitsugi FAO

We must take care of our forests so they can take care of us

This year’s International Day of Forests is dedicated to improving education around their importance to our future
May Boeve 350.org

Biggest global climate mobilisation should inspire grown-ups

We are seeing a new generation of activists emerge, who are speaking courageously and demanding justice
Mami Mizutori UNISDR

Building Africa's bridge to resilience must be a joint effort

Investment by the World Bank to help African nations adapt to climate change could be a turning point in reducing disaster losses

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Youth action on climate change
London school-bag basics: books, lunch, air-pollution sensor
In battle with 'land mafia', Pakistan targets win for forests
Plant protein startups vie to tap China’s hungry market
Wetlands help protect us from floods and purify our water
Bank of England to set new rules on climate risk

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
Islamic State "caliphate" defeated, yet threat persists
Death toll from southern Africa cyclone, floods exceeds 700
In war, dirty water more dangerous to children than violence
The making of militants in India's "paradise on earth"
Tuberculosis: older than time, tougher than nails

LGBT

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Social innovation: Climate
British actor Terence Stamp revels in gay icon role
Victory for Kenya's LGBT+ community with charity recognition win
U.N. condemns making women athletes cut testosterone
UK should not detain LGBT+ asylum seekers - lawmakers
Talent not testosterone powers intersex athletes, scientists say

Trafficking

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Life after slavery: survivors struggle to start anew
Target traffickers' cash to compensate victims, lawmakers urge UK
Drug gangs drive huge rise in UK child slavery cases
Bosses who abuse workers are escaping prosecution: UK watchdog
Mexico new govt to scrutinize 'failing' anti-trafficking strategy
No more 'fifth wife' sex slaves and maids, Niger's court rules

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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International Women's Day 2019
Does #nomakeup trend help women or is it bare-faced cheek?
Mississippi governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion ban
'When is it going to stop?', Malaysia's marital rape victims ask
Empty dresses highlight N.American violence against native women
Target traffickers' cash to compensate victims, lawmakers urge UK

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
Rights of 'ordinary people' in focus as 1 billion vote in Asia
Empty dresses highlight N.American violence against native women
Can bringing generations together solve the global housing crisis?
UN rights body calls for halt to Israeli expansion in Syrian Golan
Guinea risks 'conflict and confusion' with mining eviction policy

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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
Add cows, subtract chemicals: Climate-hit Indian farms go organic
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Enough water to go round? Not without fairer sharing
With photos, Kenyans say #WeCannotIgnore 1 mln hungry
Hunger stalks Yemen's remote villages after four years of war
We must take care of our forests so they can take care of us

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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George and Amal Clooney on justice mission for women, gay people
$150 million boost to socially conscious businesses
Businesses 'doing good'? Prove it
UK govt insists companies tackle 'evil practices' to win contracts
'Gender-smart' investing helps sisters do it for themselves

Editor's Picks

From hardship to hope, Singapore's migrant poets find their voices
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