Emergency alerts loom as drought takes hold in Afghanistan
Global donors to seek more than $6 bln for Syrian aid
Schools free disabled in S. Sudan's war zone from 'curse'
Egypt's Sinai battle chokes food, medical supplies to thousands
China tech firms pledge to end sexist job ads Beh Lih Yi
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Australia confident of 'beating' Paris climate deal targets Michael Taylor
Seize human traffickers' money to help victims, urge campaigners Belinda Goldsmith
Schools free disabled in S. Sudan's war zone from 'curse'
Egypt's Sinai battle chokes food, medical supplies to thousands
British businesses embrace profits with a purpose
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Yves Daccord International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Switzerland

Beyond the humanitarian #MeToo moment, a crisis of power and trust

Changing organisational culture and attitudes is the crux of the matter
Frank Bainimarama

The Commonwealth must inspire greater climate action

Raising ambition for deeper cuts in carbon dioxide emissions must be a key priority for Commonwealth leaders
Eduardo Tugendhat

Delivering social and economic value: good for business

The rise in ethical consumerism is impacting the companies and brands that we have all come to rely on.
Robert Walker Population Institute

The stealth war on birth control in US

The result will only be more unplanned pregnancies, more teen pregnancies, and more abortions

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
Egypt's Sinai battle chokes food, medical supplies to thousands
Saudi-led air strikes kill at least 20 at Yemen wedding
Asylum-seekers and locals clash on Greek island of Lesbos
Syrian army targets south Damascus insurgent enclave
Blast at election centre in Afghan capital kills more than 50

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Afghan football star helps Mexican streetkids score World Cup goal
Senegal city races to move families as sea swallows homes
The Road to the Ring - Swapping gangs for boxing in Medellin
The male feminists inside Uganda’s Police Force
The belly dancer donning a beard to protest LGBT abuse in Egypt
Tackling the secret killings of twins deemed evil in Nigeria

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Earth Focus
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Australia confident of 'beating' Paris climate deal targets
Indonesia environment minister rebuffs forest conservationists
Louisiana 'islanders' find a new home beyond the water
California risks severe "whiplash" from drought to flood
For better health, let communities take the pulse

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 2018
Back to school - educating Malawi's underage brides
Quotas needed to close Britain's workplace gender gap
India approves death penalty for child rapists
Beyond the humanitarian #MeToo moment, a crisis of power and trust
Survivors' network seeks to turn former slaves into leaders

Trafficking

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Trafficking and modern day slavery
Survivors' network seeks to turn former slaves into leaders
Premier League says children trafficked by football 'fraudsters'
Luxury fashion brands criticised over supply chain slavery risk
Airlines urged to teach staff to spot trafficking
U.S. legal loopholes let traffickers run illicit massage parlors

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
Communal land ownership in Barbuda a myth, says prime minister
Artist's 'pollution pods' highlight global air quality problem
Cleanest city in Africa? Kigali scrubs up
Rush to house record number of Venezuelan refugees as rainy season
Israeli troops kill two Palestinians in fourth week of protests

Food

We explore the challenges of ending hunger and malnutrition as food production adjusts to a warming world. more
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Food and climate change
Emergency alerts loom as drought takes hold in Afghanistan
Cheap and cheerful: Street traders undervalued in Asia's cities
Europe takes major step to tackle billion-dollar food waste
Red Cross says employee killed in Yemen
Plant-killing pests and diseases have an ally in climate change

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Climate
British businesses embrace profits with a purpose
People helping society make Fortune's list of greatest leaders
Lyft to offset emissions with projects combating climate change
Rare bee offers hope of clean alternative to toxic chemicals
Delivering social and economic value: good for business

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In Depth

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