British schools could do better on energy to meet UK climate goal
War over words: U.S. Scrabble leader overrules panel to ban slurs
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Race and Inequality
Back whistleblowers to stop abuses, says UK anti-slavery tsar
analysis
Virus-hit nations urged to hold nerve on climate finance for poor
Rio's favelas turn to tech to fight underreporting of coronavirus
COVID-19 will push middle-income countries into hunger, Oxfam says
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Race and Inequality
Back whistleblowers to stop abuses, says UK anti-slavery tsar
SLA sells Boohoo shares citing worker abuse allegations
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Opinion

Catherine-Lune Grayson ICRC

Facing the double burden of climate change and conflict

From Mali to Iraq, people in conflict zones are proving especially vulnerable to climate extremes
Jennifer Morgan & Elizabeth Bast

International Energy Agency must prove its credibility on climate

Global body has to put the 1.5C global warming limit front and centre of its work if it wants to lead on climate action
Ilana Winterstein Clean Clothes Campaign

Boohoo, Leicester’s factories exemplify the shady garment sector

Fashion giant Boohoo is not the only retailer that needs to clean up its supply chains, particularly amid the coronavirus outbreak
Maurice Otieno Baraza Media Lab

Why we need Black leadership in African social enterprises

Investing in local Black founders of social enterprises rooted in the communities they serve offers fairer opportunities and better results

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Security risks and climate change
British schools could do better on energy to meet UK climate goal
analysis
Virus-hit nations urged to hold nerve on climate finance for poor
No excuse for failure to protect forests as fog clears on benefits
Hungarian paprika farmers fend off drought with new ideas
French government threatened with fines over air pollution

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus and Africa
Rio's favelas turn to tech to fight underreporting of coronavirus
analysis
Virus-hit nations urged to hold nerve on climate finance for poor
Seven places luring residents with cash, free homes amid COVID-19
UN chief urges end to coal financing to spur clean energy shift
City of London seeks confidence in transport to refill offices

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Sustainable fashion
War over words: U.S. Scrabble leader overrules panel to ban slurs
Elton John charity gives $25m to target regions with rising HIV
Northern Ireland to get religious same-sex marriage
Netherlands mulls erasing gender from ID cards
Thai cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
Meet the entrepreneurs using fintech to help refugees
Rio's favelas turn to tech to fight underreporting of coronavirus
African innovators tackle coronavirus with drones and phones
How the U.S. seeks to protect children's privacy online
'Weaponized' Facebook fails to protect civil rights, audit says

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
Back whistleblowers to stop abuses, says UK anti-slavery tsar
expert-views
How can Britain stop brands like Boohoo exploiting workers?
Mexican authorities misreport migrant trafficking numbers
Myanmar jade mine disaster fed by COVID-era desperation
China to hit back against U.S. sanctions over Uighur rights

Cities

We examine how cities are reshaping the way people live. more
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Slumscapes
Rio's favelas turn to tech to fight underreporting of coronavirus
Venice tests long-delayed flood barrier months after city swamped
U.S. town creates local currency to boost coronavirus relief
Kenya museum, Mau Mau fighter shed light on British colonial abuse
Seven places luring residents with cash, free homes amid COVID-19

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
Malawi's new female ministers vow to push for jobs for women
Afghan women spin new careers by reviving ancient Silk Road crafts
Britain launches new inquiry into sex abuse by aid workers
UN calls for release of Saudi women activists
U.S. TV show 'Batwoman' casts Black actress to play superhero

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'
U.S. judge rejects Dakota Access effort to avoid pipeline shutdown
U.S. Supreme Court deems half of Oklahoma Native American reserve
Sacred sites blast exposes Australia's laws skewed to mining
Brazil bans fires in Amazon rainforest to meet investor demands
Latin America’s Indigenous and Black women face a triple pandemic

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
Myanmar jade mine disaster fed by COVID-era desperation
India's plan to help small businesses does little to save them
U.S. town creates local currency to boost coronavirus relief
Jamaican bakeries to Starbucks: Gentrification in London
Severe bread shortages loom for Syria as fresh U.S. sanctions grip

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