Incomes dip for South Asia's women home workers as heat rises
Indian government faces lawsuit against facial recognition
Russia proposes ban on use and mining of cryptocurrencies
'Second-class citizens'? Namibia rules against gay couples
New Egypt bridge spells end to life in City of the Dead
Kenya cracks down on loan apps abusing customer data
Hormone shortages in South Africa lead trans men to black market
Russia proposes ban on use and mining of cryptocurrencies
'Second-class citizens'? Namibia rules against gay couples
Booming NFT art market plagued by 'mind-blowing' fraud
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The "Great Resignation" could be a boon for disabled workers

As employers offer wage increases, paid parental leave, and other improved benefits to lure talent, they should also offer better accommodation for those with medical and physical needs.
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Here’s why UK teachers need a four-day week

Around the world, more and more organisations have begun to realise that a four-day working week can drastically raise worker wellbeing and improve performance
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How to get investors scrambling to back a green energy transition

Here's a global financing plan that will get private and public investors competing to put their money into clean energy - and governments rushing for their fair share
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Why ESG investors need to think twice about Amazon

Although Amazon’s ESG profile is far from perfect, the company is still a favorite for many on Wall Street.

Climate

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Women and climate change
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Global aid deals to end coal urged to prioritise workers
Incomes dip for South Asia's women home workers as heat rises
Ghana's farmers arm against freak weather with crop insurance
Global energy transition to cause short-term economic pain: report
Indonesia aims to get mangrove restoration back on track in 2022

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Life on the line: Deadly risks for world's food delivery drivers
Russia proposes ban on use and mining of cryptocurrencies
Indian government faces lawsuit against facial recognition
Booming NFT art market plagued by 'mind-blowing' fraud
Kazakhstan's bitcoin 'paradise' may be losing its lustre
Hong Kong regulator canvasses views on rules for crypto assets

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Afghan women under Taliban rule
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Afghanistan's hunger and poverty crisis in numbers
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Billionaires thrive as COVID-19 pushes millions into poverty
As famine stalks Afghanistan, West urged to rescue economy
The "Great Resignation" could be a boon for disabled workers
Here’s why UK teachers need a four-day week

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus vaccine inequality
U.S. to demolish more blighted homes with pandemic aid
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Can my employer make me get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Billionaires thrive as COVID-19 pushes millions into poverty
Central American bank funds Cuban COVID-19 vaccine drive
Climate inaction - and its consequences - top global threat list

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Violence against women
Incomes dip for South Asia's women home workers as heat rises
Indian app auctioning Muslim women weaponises tech for abuse
In Egypt, lending apps boost cash-strapped women business owners
Human Rights Watch says Bolsonaro a threat to democracy in Brazil
A people's Fed? It's starting to at least look that way

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Afghan women under Taliban rule
First non-binary Winter Olympian challenges ice skating stereotype
Hormone shortages in South Africa lead trans men to black market
Why are there no openly gay players in elite men's tennis?
Gilead says counterfeit HIV drugs ended up with patients
Hormones help trans teens, U.S. study finds, as state bans loom

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Inside Amazon's shadow workforce in Mexico
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Brazil's charcoal industry fuels illegal deforestation and slavery
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Thai prisoners forced to make fishing nets
In a first, Indian gig company sues protesting women workers
UK BLM protesters acquitted over pulling down slave trader statue
India sex workers seek to be counted after court upholds rights

Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
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Cities reboot: Urban life in the age of COVID-19
New Egypt bridge spells end to life in City of the Dead
Invest in nature and reap cash benefits, WEF urges cities
Incomes dip for South Asia's women home workers as heat rises
U.S. to demolish more blighted homes with pandemic aid
U.S. cities try new way to help the poor: give them money

Land

We shine a light on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Land to lose: coronavirus compounds debt crisis in Cambodia
Thai farmers fear loss of land to mega industrial zone
U.S. diversity push for lawyers, agents to tackle housing crisis
Human Rights Watch says Bolsonaro a threat to democracy in Brazil
Peru community to attend mine blockade meet
Peru communities, Hochschild on collision path over mine closures

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