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India's move to strip millions of citizenship will benefit no-one

Leaders who back mass-disenfranchisement will see no gains but will embolden racist and xenophobic agendas
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More parents need convincing that LGBT+ lessons aren't harmful

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Life for the Rohingya in the world’s largest refugee camp
Malaria can be eradicated by 2050, say global experts
Charities forced to step in as Hong Kong's poor struggle for homes
Countries urged to protect property in war to save culture
India's move to strip millions of citizenship will benefit no-one
Powerful typhoon lashes Japanese capital, one dead

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Amazon forest and climate change
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How polluted, noisy Barcelona could save lives by cutting traffic
Climate groups call for SUVs to be banned
We must change our relationship with land to solve climate crisis
EU studies reform of 'outdated' energy taxes

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Women Deliver 2019
Fans to queue for midnight release of 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel
Saudi women directors bring empowerment message to Venice
Women hold one in five top science and tech jobs
U.N. says women and babies at risk in Yemen as clinics shut
Just say no? Sierra Leone tests new ways to cut teen pregnancy

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
Apple, Foxconn say overly relied on temporary workers in China
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Thai garment factory investigated by Starbucks after illegal wages
American held in Philippines for trying to smuggle baby
Cafe brews hope for Nepal's trafficking survivors
Bangladesh signs up to U.N. treaty to combat human trafficking

LGBT

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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The UK should ban surgery on intersex children
Bosnians march in first Gay Pride under tight police protection
More parents need convincing that LGBT+ lessons aren't harmful
Chilean teen first to legally change gender
One year after landmark LGBT+ ruling in India, challenges persist

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
Charities forced to step in as Hong Kong's poor struggle for homes
Actress Ellen Page spotlights 'environmental racism' in film
Countries urged to protect property in war to save culture
Forest partnerships in Ghana bear fruit for local communities
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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
Big Ag wants a cut of booming fake-meat market
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U.N. trying to convince North Korea not to cut aid staff
Syria's wheat crop almost doubles but food security a challenge
World food prices dip in Aug for third month running -U.N. FAO

Social Innovation

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First vegan investment fund coming to New York Stock Exchange
Asian investors save impact investing from its worst tendencies
Refugees despair at slow pace of Malaysia's reforms

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