Cambodia construction boom built on 'blood bricks' and slavery
Indonesian transgender women find haven in Islamic boarding school
Indigenous Indians fight deforestation threat with gourmet coffee
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Indigenous Indians fight deforestation threat with gourmet coffee
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Alina Paul-Bossuet CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center)

'Merry-go-round' groups spin women farmers to success

Rural women can help one another grow more and better food by pooling their cash and sharing new farming methods
Rachel Williams The Proud Trust

We need to eradicate bullying of LGBT+ kids in schools

Two in three trans children report being bullied at school and one in 10 have received death threats
Kate Roberts Human Trafficking Foundation

High hopes as Britain boosts support for slavery survivors

To be a world leader in the fight against modern slavery, the UK cannot allow any victim to receive second-rate support
Santona Rani Rajpur Women’s Federation

The power of rural women to cut food insecurity and emissions

Bangladeshi smallholder and women’s leader, Santona, shares her story to mark International Day of Rural Women

LGBT

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Buckle up: India's first trans cabbie revs up for equality
Coming out: still a hurdle too high for many gay sports stars?
Pakistan province creates dedicated burial spaces for trans people
Same-sex penguin couple incubate egg at Sydney aquarium
Australia seeks to ban schools from expelling gay students

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Keeping global warming to 1.5C
Staying safe from climate risks makes financial sense - commission
With solar panels, Bangladesh inches toward green power goal
Beer lovers face price spikes, shortages as climate changes
Hurricane strands many in Florida's poor backcountry
Uganda says landslide death toll rises to 43, begins relocations

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
Yemen conflict could push millions more to brink of famine
International aid saves 700 mln lives but gains at risk
Uganda says landslide death toll rises to 43, begins relocations
Rise in reported LGBT+ hate crime in UK a 'wake-up call'
Northbound migrant group doubles in size, enters Guatemala

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?
Cambodia construction boom built on 'blood bricks' and slavery
Indian quarry slavery survivors welcome stiff sentence
Mexican police probe suspected trafficking on US-Mexico border
Modern slavery is the tip of the iceberg
High hopes as Britain boosts support for slavery survivors

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Tensions rise at Indian temple over entry of menstrual-age women
Full steam ahead: India first women-run train station blazes trail
Indian minister sues woman alleging sexual harassment
Domestic violence takes a toll at work. But it doesn’t have to.
The power of rural women to cut food insecurity and emissions

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
Salmon fishing in the U.S. - new threats to age-old Native life
Indigenous Indians fight deforestation threat with gourmet coffee
New Hungary law bans rough sleepers, rights groups complain
Congolese migrants flood home, Angola denies claims of crackdown
Six Palestinians killed in border protests - Gaza health officials

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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
Beer lovers face price spikes, shortages as climate changes
Rice gene bank secures funding to fight climate change
'Merry-go-round' groups spin women farmers to success
Indonesia flash floods, landslides kill at least 21
Indian state wins prize for being 100% organic

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Can ethical business secure peace in the Philippines?
'Resilient' refugees find freedom with Australian food business
Scottish pupils 'make life better' as ethical entrepreneurs
Crowdfunded solar panels aim to supercharge business in Africa
'War' on food waste can boost profits - tech firm

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In Depth

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