Lesbians launch landmark same-sex partnership case in Serbia
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Desperation driving Rohingya to traffickers, U.N. envoy warns
After Libyan bombing, Bangladeshis wait for migrants' return
Malnutrition, disease rising in North Korea: aid organisation
UK lawmakers to count environmental cost of mass tourism Acacia Redding
Home on the range? Private buyers restore U.S. grassland Gregory Scruggs
Singaporeans head to fire hotspot in Indonesia to tackle haze Michael Taylor
After Libyan bombing, Bangladeshis wait for migrants' return
Malnutrition, disease rising in North Korea: aid organisation
Bullied by peers, India's LGBT+ children drop out of schools
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Opinion

Valerie Plante and Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Mayor of Freetown

Cities are key in addressing refugee and migration challenges

Cities often act as the laboratories which show how migrants and refugees add value and bring concrete solutions for inclusive, safe and sustainable urban space
Scott Graham FINCA International, Inc.

Small data: The key to successful data for development

By ensuring that data science and development solutions are informed by, and responsive to, actual problems, we will become better equipped to serve those in need
Nena Stoiljkovic International Finance Corporation (IFC)

How better childcare can boost growth across Asia

Childcare is not just a women’s issue. It is a family issue and a business and economic imperative.
Simon Blake Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England

After Pride, it is time to focus on LGBT+ employees' mental health

With LGBT+ employees more likely to face discrimination, harassment and mental health issues it is clear we need to do more better support and include them in the workplace

Humanitarian

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots. more
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Stateless: The world's most invisible people
Singaporeans head to fire hotspot in Indonesia to tackle haze
Malnutrition, disease kill at least 139 displaced in Indonesia
WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify
Small data: The key to successful data for development
12 killed, scores wounded in Afghanistan Taliban car bombing

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Running Dry
UK lawmakers to count environmental cost of mass tourism
Power-short Zimbabwe removes barriers to solar energy expansion
'Artificial snow' could save stricken Antarctic ice sheet: study
June 2019 was the hottest on record across the globe
'Don't buffalo me': Private buyers restore U.S. grassland, baffle

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
After #MeToo, U.S. women seen reporting less workplace harassment
KLM under fire after breastfeeding mother told to cover up
Bolivia declares gender killings a national priority
How better childcare can boost growth across Asia
To end slavery, free 10,000 people a day for a decade: report

LGBT

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Lesbians launch landmark same-sex partnership case in Serbia
Bullied by peers, India's LGBT+ children drop out of schools
Transgender murders in Honduras stoke fears of backlash
Breakingviews - New UK banknote just about passes Turing test
Malaysia's Anwar decries sex tape 'gutter politics'

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
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Desperation driving Rohingya to traffickers, U.N. envoy warns
After Libyan bombing, Bangladeshis wait for migrants' return
To end slavery, free 10,000 people a day for a decade: report
Jeffrey Epstein to remain jailed until trafficking trial
More support for ex-slaves seen boosting UK economy

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
Home on the range? Private buyers restore U.S. grassland
Torch, radio...house deeds? U.S. readies for hurricane season
Kiddie tunes to spikes in doorways - how cities shun the homeless
Cities are key in addressing refugee and migration challenges
Malaysian activists urge lawmakers to get tough on forests losses

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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
Malnutrition, disease rising in North Korea: aid organisation
Planning a BBQ? Not if you want to save the planet
Lionfish invasion in Cyprus? If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em
Crop worries as India's monsoon rains below average in past week
'Look beyond hunger' says UN as one in four lack healthy food

Social Innovation

We highlight businesses putting the interests of people and/or the environment first. more
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Social innovation: Climate
Social businesses take tourists off beaten path
Israel social impact bond to help Bedouins in maths studies
Want to invest responsibly? A new breed of market aims to help
Private investors protect vast forests in U.S. coal country
Refugees target global markets with luxury crafts

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