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Lebanese rock singer urges men to champion women's rights
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Pradeep Kurukulasuriya UNDP

A perfect storm is brewing - and we can prevent it

Better ways of pinning down disaster risks can help save lives, but getting that change in place is hard work
Frances Seymour World Resources Institute

Keeping faith in forests

If climate change is the defining challenge for human society, preserving tropical forests is essential - and faith can help
Regina Catrambone MOAS

Refugees: from human beings to problems of national security

Instead of being concerned about the well-being of people fleeing conflict, we only focus on our national borders
Ulrika Blom Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Congo’s next big crisis

The Democratic Republic of the Congo must brace itself for a catastrophe brimming just below the surface

Humanitarian

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots. more
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Colombia: Farewell to arms
Philippines trials anti-HIV drug as cases hit record high
UN report accuses Saudi coalition of deadly migrant boat attack
Escalating violence halts aid operations in three C. African towns
As U.S. bans transgender troops in military, others allow them
Nations urge UN to act to ensure access for Syria aid

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Sustainable design
Cameroon's forest people pay price for country's hydro ambitions
Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet
Pothole plagued Harare seeks to build climate-resilient roads
A perfect storm is brewing - and we can prevent it
From earthships to luxury eco-houses, sustainability gains ground

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Child Marriage
Lebanese rock singer urges men to champion women's rights
Women-led U.S. startups attract just fraction of venture money
Kenyan girls to fly to Google HQ after inventing app to end FGM
Wanted Congo warlord surrenders to UN forces
Trump: no transgender people will serve in U.S. military

Trafficking

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Trafficking and modern day slavery
Libya invites Italy into its waters to fight human trafficking
Mexico says seven of its citizens died in San Antonio truck
Drowning for sand: miners risk all for India's building boom
Poverty, jobs and debt drive migrants to suffocating Texas truck
Peru cracks down on slavery after deadly factory fire

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
Cameroon's forest people pay price for country's hydro ambitions
Demolitions gather pace in the heart of the Ethiopian capital
India plans overhaul of colonial-era land titles
Brazilian landless peasants invade farm owned by minister's family
Sri Lanka's cabinet 'clears port deal' with China firm after conce

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
Scientists find sunscreen potential in Antarctic plants
Canada Yukon offers free land if you're willing to farm the north
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