Economic impact of coronavirus zeroes in on Black LGBT+ Americans
New Zealand abusers turn activists to stop domestic violence
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Race and Inequality
Hundreds of girls, women have disappeared during pandemic in Peru
Heatwave Harry? As temps soar, naming the threat may save lives
Footballer Rashford stars in British Vogue's Black 'hope' issue
Six years on: Yazidi survivors in aftermath of massacre
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Race and Inequality
Hundreds of girls, women have disappeared during pandemic in Peru
U.N. hails 'historic' milestone in global drive to end child labor
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Opinion

Marline Oluchi Pride Afrique

LGBT+ Pride in Africa is for those who come after us

Pride Afrique and other Pride events across Africa are an opportunity for us to stand tall and be an example for younger LGBT+ people
Genevieve LeBaron University of Sheffield

It’s time to stop believing corporate modern slavery fairytales

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is badly failing to detect, address, and prevent forced labour in the global economy
Hassan Noor and Niall O’Connor

Our children warned us but we didn't listen

The pandemic is a wake-up call to address climate change once and for all
Sally Tyldesley & Ann Vaughan

Climate finance is failing communities most at risk from warming

Wealthy nations have not kept promises to the poorest people, now being hammered hard by weather disasters

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Rising heat
Heatwave Harry? As temps soar, naming the threat may save lives
interview
Teen election candidate urges NZ to lead world in green recovery
Critter compost: Pakistan plans to use locusts to nourish crops
Investors launch climate plan to get to net zero emissions by 2050
Storm Isaias kills one as tornadoes threaten U.S. Northeast

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus and Africa
Economic impact of coronavirus zeroes in on Black LGBT+ Americans
interview
Teen election candidate urges NZ to lead world in green recovery
Caribbean scrambles to prepare for hurricanes during pandemic
British prison launches meal delivery service run by inmates
South Africa produces its first ventilators to fight COVID-19

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Sustainable fashion
New Zealand adds gender-neutral title Mx for voters ahead of polls
Economic impact of coronavirus zeroes in on Black LGBT+ Americans
EU urged to ratchet up pressure on Poland over LGBT+ rights
Portia de Rossi speaks out as criticism of Ellen mounts
'I'm Fighting Trump's Transgender Military Ban'

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
Tech aids cashmere herders, hazelnut farmers fight erosion in Asia
South Africans push back against 5G towers in their backyards
Singapore to make quarantined travellers wear electronic tags
Singapore's Universal Studios deploys facial recognition for entry
What should the public take away from the U.S. tech hearing?

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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No way back: Indian workers shun city jobs after lockdown ordeal
Six years on: Yazidi survivors in aftermath of massacre
U.N. hails 'historic' milestone in global drive to end child labor
Kenyan Unilever tea workers escalate fight for reparations to U.N.
UK must regulate drug market to combat human trafficking
Coronavirus risks making labour exploitation 'new normal' - U.N.

Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
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Slumscapes
Sliding walls: How pandemic could change home design
Charter cities: can they solve the world's problems?
Eat or stay cool? Cities test ways to protect poor from heat
Muslims perform Eid prayers, socially distanced and masked
South Africans push back against 5G towers in their backyards

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Domestic abuse and coronavirus
New Zealand abusers turn activists to stop domestic violence
Hundreds of girls, women have disappeared during pandemic in Peru
Egypt approves bill to protect sex assault victims' identity
Poland deems Europe pact on violence against women too 'leftist'
African activists fight violence against women one law at a time

Land

We shine a light on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Flight to the future:One land's quest to defuse climate 'timebomb'
in-depth
Honduran minority fears for survival after leaders abducted
Bangkok court admits Cambodia farmers' lawsuit against sugar firm
Lower-caste Indian villagers given cremation ground after funeral
Growing calls to scrap 'racist' names for Australian landmarks
Brazil's Amazon rainforest surge in July, worst in recent days

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Sustainable fashion
Footballer Rashford stars in British Vogue's Black 'hope' issue
Economic impact of coronavirus zeroes in on Black LGBT+ Americans
South Africans go online to document police brutality
Cameroon tomato farmers count losses to wild weather and lockdown
With a heavy hand, India rides out Kashmir's year of disquiet

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