In Depth
Durban's climate goals are bold - but its poor feel left behind
Concern over 'chemsex' grows as COVID-19 shuts Thai LGBT+ bars
Afghan girls determined to go back to school after deadly attack
Europe's LGBT+ Prides swap parties for politics due to COVID-19
Fossil fuel firms, banks under fire for rise in single-use plastic
U.S. Supreme Court takes up major challenge to abortion rights
Concern over nature loss surging online in developing nations
Afghan girls determined to go back to school after deadly attack
Europe's LGBT+ Prides swap parties for politics due to COVID-19
African rainforests slow climate change despite record heat
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Opinion

Kyra Appleby CDP

How cities from Bristol to Dakar are weathering a warming planet

Despite nine in 10 cities saying they face significant climate hazards, CDP research has found 43% of cities do not have climate adaptation plans
Zara Mohammed Muslim Council of Britain

Ramadan under COVID-19 was unique, let’s not go back to ‘normal’

From virtual iftars to free meals, our community spirit was a lifeline for many throughout the holy month despite the pandemic. Let’s build on that.
Mukesh Kapila University of Manchester

Will Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce be good for philanthropy?

The Gates’ divorce sent tremors through the network of dependents of their Foundation, the largest in the world. Will a humbler, less messianic organisation emerge from their personal drama?
Anita Shet Johns Hopkins University

As a US doctor battling COVID, I worry about my father in India

Barely three months ago, the world was applauding India for conquering COVID-19, but complacency crept in - a phenomenon that can happen in any country

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus vaccine inequality
UNICEF head urges G7 to donate vaccine doses to COVAX scheme
Indian states grapple with how to share COVID-19 jabs
Indian riders deliver oxygen and groceries to help fight COVID-19
U.S. to send 20 mln vaccines abroad by end of June
Under a tree, one Indian village cares for its COVID-19 sick

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Climate change and cities
In Depth
Durban's climate goals are bold - but its poor feel left behind
Fossil fuel firms, banks under fire for rise in single-use plastic
Radical change needed to reach net zero emissions - IEA
Melting of Greenland ice may accelerate as glaciers get shorter
Arctic fires, thawing permafrost 'pose growing threat to climate'

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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New sex abuse claims against aid workers exposed in Congo
Afghan girls determined to go back to school after deadly attack
Italian dictionary scraps 'sexist' definitions of a woman
New sex abuse claims against aid workers exposed in Congo
Chile's women shine in constitution vote
U.S. Supreme Court takes up case that could limit abortion rights

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Climate change and a 'just transition'
Concern over 'chemsex' grows as COVID-19 shuts Thai LGBT+ bars
Europe's LGBT+ Prides swap parties for politics due to COVID-19
Havana dons giant rainbow flags in key year for Cuban LGBT+ rights
Transgender women allowed to play women's rugby in France
'Political backlash' blamed for halting Europe LGBT+ rights gains

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
insight
U.S. small towns take on energy-guzzling bitcoin miners
explainer
Does the UK's photo ID plan put marginalised voters at risk?
Instagram, Twitter blame glitches for deleting Palestinian posts
Biden revokes Trump order that limited social media protections
How big is Bitcoin's carbon footprint?

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Inside Amazon's shadow workforce in Mexico
China 'uses coercion in Xinjiang to drive down Uyghur births'
Pandemic's hard realities worsen Venezuelan child labor crisis
Inside Amazon's shadow workforce in Mexico
Friend of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz to plead guilty to sex trafficking
U.S. seizes shipment from Malaysia's Top Glove over forced labour

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
Indian riders deliver oxygen and groceries to help fight COVID-19
Solar minibuses for Africa? Data seen key to green transport shift
Pandemic surge in European house prices raises fears of new bubble
Senegal architects revive old techniques with earth over concrete
Pedal power: In lockdown, Tunisia's cyclists fight for space

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
How East Jerusalem flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah got its own hashtag
Forests as big as France have grown back since 2000 - study
COVID deaths dispute pits indigenous Brazilians against government
Aboriginal group seeks stronger ties with Rio to save heritage
Israel launches Gaza strikes as fighting enters second week

Economies

We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living. more
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Climate change and a 'just transition'
explainer
UK foreign aid: where does the money go?
Britain urged to enshrine paid leave post-miscarriage
Does the UK's photo ID plan put marginalised voters at risk?
India 'likely to reduce COVID-19 vaccine exports until October'
WHO chief urges COVID-19 vaccine makers to advance doses for COVAX

Videos

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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
South Africa’s battle between coal and climate
Young lives on the line: #climatecrisis
Xinjiang to London: Chinese surveillance tech in the UK

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