Biden presidency sets stage for wider global advances on climate
'Alarming' number of babies being sold in Uzbekistan
'Science Moms' seek to make climate change personal for Americans
U.S. to target forced labor in China after cotton import ban
Crackdowns drive U.S. extremists into internet's dark corners
EU eyes 'Vaxproof' vaccine certificate to restore travel
Chinese tech patents tools that can detect, track Uighurs
'Science Moms' seek to make climate change personal for Americans
U.S. to target forced labor in China after cotton import ban
Can money grow on trees? Estonian firm seeks finance from forests
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Susan Banister Hope for Justice

BBC’s ‘The Archers’ spotlights modern slavery in our backyards

The radio drama has raised awareness about the reality of human trafficking in Britain
Sarah Champion International Development Select Committee

Sexual abuse in aid is still widespread – here’s how to tackle it

We must stop reoffending aid workers moving through organisations with impunity
Aref El-Aref El-Aref International Law Office

Lebanon’s sexual harassment law: a sea-change for the Middle East?

Lebanon is the first Arab country to outlaw online sexual harassment. Enforcement will be key if wider change for women’s rights in the Middle East is to happen
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr Mayor of Freetown

What the world can learn from Freetown’s COVID-19 response

Here’s why even more support for migrants and refugees is crucial in 2021

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Generation COVID: How young people are bouncing back
African Union vaccines to be allocated according to population
COVID-19 fuelling education's digital divide
COVID-19 spurs calls to boost protections for homeworkers
No jab, no job? UK plumbing firm exploring vaccine rules for staff
Weeks before COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Africa, officials say

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Communicating climate change
Biden presidency sets stage for wider global advances on climate
Guatemalan families mourn death of children as hunger spreads
Governments urged to use COVID stimulus to adapt to climate change
Brazil soy firms commit to zero deforestation from 2020
France's Total quits top U.S. oil lobby over climate policies

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Over 50 women accuse Ebola aid workers of sex abuse in Congo
Aid sector blasted as 'last safe haven' for sex abusers
'Love jihad' law seen trampling women's freedoms in India
Texas woman charged with taking girl abroad for FGM
Egyptian women jailed over TikTok posts to face trafficking charge
On abortion, voting rights, Trump leaves mark on U.S. judiciary

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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LGBT+ Ugandans find camaraderie, hope and despair on election day
Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at diverse Biden inauguration
U.N. urges respect for LGBT+ Ugandans ahead of polls
Parler asks U.S. court to order Amazon to restore service
Amazon warned Parler about violent content before cutoff

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
Chinese tech patents tools that can detect, track Uighurs
Investors push for social media controls ahead of US inauguration
Tech and health giants push for digital COVID 'vaccine passports'
Comms surveillance can come under security law: HK security chief
Italian data authority takes aim at Whatsapp's privacy disclaimer

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Taking on the Traffickers
U.S. to target forced labor in China after cotton import ban
Chinese tech patents tools that can detect, track Uighurs
Lone Ethiopian child refugees at risk of exploitation in Sudan
Police arrest two Bangladeshis wanted for trafficking
Danish ex-minister faces impeachment in 'child bride' case

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
COVID-19 lockdowns had smaller impact on air quality than expected
Pandemic puts Barcelona urban greening plan in the fast lane
What will COVID lockdowns mean for worker surveillance in 2021?
Overwhelmed South Africa hospital treats COVID-19 patients in park
Tax law overhaul could boost poor U.S. areas after Biden win

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
Kashmir forest dwellers look to long-delayed law to stop evictions
Just 100 companies take 60% of profits made from world's oceans
Africa's Great Green Wall plans growth spurt after sluggish start
Fire destroys homes of thousands in Rohingya refugee camps - UNHCR
Indian farmers burn legislation in show of defiance

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Attorney general sues NYPD for excessive force against protesters
Global brands offer pandemic aid to Thailand's migrant workers
Just 100 companies take 60% of profits made from world's oceans
COVID-19 fuelling education's digital divide
Tech and health giants push for digital COVID 'vaccine passports'

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Inside the war against illegal gold mining in Peru's Amazon
'I'm Fighting Trump's Transgender Military Ban'
4 Generations of African Americans on Being Black in America
Does Predictive Policing Enforce Racial Bias?
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South Africa’s battle between coal and climate

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In Depth

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