Biden sets sights on stimulus checks in first days of presidency
Sex abuse accusations surge in Ethiopia's war
Russia's first female train driver takes the wheel as ban lifted
Privacy fears as Indian city to use AI to spot harassed women
Learn from pandemic to adapt to climate change, leaders urged
Florida blocks vaccine tourists after anger from elderly residents
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Eight unusual places being used as COVID-19 vaccination centres
Russia's first female train driver takes the wheel as ban lifted
Privacy fears as Indian city to use AI to spot harassed women
Adapt to climate change or risk 'enormous toll', scientists warn
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Opinion

Guy Duncan Brand Equality

"It's A Sin" shows gay men were feared during the 80s AIDS crisis

With COVID dominating headlines today, a new drama looks back to the 1980s when another virus emerged primarily within the gay population
Anne Gallagher Commonwealth Foundation

Even with vaccines, we need global solidarity to get through COVID

I’ve worked for three decades with intergovernmental organisations and am deeply concerned about the lack of solidarity on vaccines. We must cooperate to get through this pandemic
Harsh V. Shringla Government of India

Moving beyond Paris, India steps up its climate ambitions

The country aims to be 'a leader in thought and action on climate', its foreign secretary says
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Fridays for Future: Dear Biden and Harris, be bold on climate

“The time for lies is over. Fulfil your duties," say young climate activists from around the world.

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
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Eight unusual places being used as COVID-19 vaccination centres
Mexico human trafficking cases stall as coronavirus bites
'Invisible' migrants risk being last in line for COVID-19 vaccines
U.S. alone won't fill funding gap to deliver vaccines to poor
Even with vaccines, we need global solidarity to get through COVID

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Amazon forest and climate change
Learn from pandemic to adapt to climate change, leaders urged
Biden to unveil climate policies, urges China to toughen target
Cyclone hits Mozambique port city, brings property damage, floods
UK's Johnson looks forward to working with Biden on climate goals
Australia's PM reluctant to commit to medium-term climate goals

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
Sex abuse accusations surge in Ethiopia's war
Honduran abortion rights activists vow to fight on after setback
Russia's first female train driver takes the wheel as ban lifted
Honduran MPs vote to lock in abortion, same-sex marriage bans
Biden to end Trump-era anti-abortion "global gag rule"

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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White House website adds gender-neutral pronouns
New York City opens billions in contracts to LGBT+ business
Honduran MPs vote to lock in abortion, same-sex marriage bans
Expected Australian honour for Margaret Court stirs controversy
U.S. FDA approves GSK unit's long-acting HIV injection

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
Biden urged to protect consumers from tech giants
How an election internet blackout hit poor Ugandans
Kenya slum dwellers battle COVID-19 downturn with virtual currency
Privacy complaint targets European Parliament's virus test site
India asks Facebook's WhatsApp to withdraw privacy policy update

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Taking on the Traffickers
Mexico human trafficking cases stall as coronavirus bites
Human trafficking cases in Thailand hit decade low due to COVID-19
World urged to act on child labour as COVID-19 threatens gains
UK officials struggle to persuade modern slaves to accept help
Belaruskali to reinstate fired workers after pressure from Yara

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
Safety fears for D.C. homeless on Biden Inauguration Day
Renters call on Biden to tackle 'dangerous' housing crisis
Toxic air kills 50,000 people each year in European cities
Vatican starts vaccinating Rome's homeless against COVID-19
Kenya slum dwellers battle COVID-19 downturn with virtual currency

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
Thailand's green goals threaten indigenous forest dwellers
Family men or forest destroyers? Meet the Amazon's gold miners
Biden administration: How can women benefit from land technology?
Biden to revoke KXL pipeline permit in blow to Canada's oil sector
Vedanta Resources settles Zambia copper mine pollution claim

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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'Starve to death or die of COVID' - stark choice for Brazil's poor
Biden sets sights on stimulus checks in first days of presidency
Poor countries could start vaccinating in Feb, WHO says
Austin breaks barrier as first Black U.S. defense secretary
California opens civil rights probe into LA Sheriff's Department

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South Africa’s battle between coal and climate

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Chinese tech patents tools that can detect, track Uighurs
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In Depth

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