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Afghanistan's hunger and poverty crisis in numbers
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Billionaires thrive as COVID-19 pushes millions into poverty
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As famine stalks Afghanistan, West urged to rescue economy
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Afghan women under Taliban rule
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Life on the line: Deadly risks for world's food delivery drivers
Ghana's farmers arm against freak weather with crop insurance
Climate-fueled heat hitting U.S. workers' pay and health
Human Rights Watch says Bolsonaro a threat to democracy in Brazil
Hong Kong regulator canvasses views on rules for crypto assets
China's cabinet to promote transformation of digital economy
Climate inaction - and its consequences - top global threat list
U.S. cities use data to fight race and income gaps during pandemic
Brazil extends coal use to 2040 under new 'just transition' law
UK BLM protesters acquitted over pulling down slave trader statue
In Egypt, lending apps boost cash-strapped women business owners
In Botswana, heavy metal bands' fame and fortune grow in pandemic
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Bangladesh takes baby steps towards climate-smart just transition
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Thai prisoners forced to make fishing nets
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How 2021 became the year of ESG investing
In a first, Indian gig company sues protesting women workers
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Britain's Black doll makers rush to meet demand for diversity
Cambodia aims hybrid digital currency on blockchain at unbanked
Kellogg strike ends as workers approve new labor agreement
U.S. cities try new way to help the poor: give them money
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In the year to end child labour, COVID wreaks havoc
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Malaysia's labour abuse allegations a risk to export growth model
Brazil's oil auction raises $2 billion as Total, Shell pile in
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U.S. vaccine mandates offer bargaining chip for worker rights
As Beirutis face housing violations, award-winning NGO steps in
Indian farmer's court win brings hope to coal mining villages
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Lebanon hands its undocumented a win - but little work
Botswana to diversify from diamond mining to tech
U.S. diversity push for lawyers, agents to tackle housing crisis
Philippine women switch on solar to light their way in a storm
As Myanmar unions demand sanctions garment workers fear job losses
Rohingya lawsuit against Facebook 'wake-up call' for social media
How Bangladesh's poor are paying the costs of climate damage
Protests over, Indian farmers pin hope on price support
EU gig worker rules draft target Uber, Deliveroo, online platforms
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Coffee crisis in Central America fuels record exodus north
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New global shipping task-force aims for greener, safer work
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for billions over Myanmar violence
FACTBOX-World's toughest abortion laws
U.S. labor movement's next frontier is the tech industry
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As Omicron spreads, calls mount to waive COVID vaccine patents
In Indian cities, Muslim prayers and meaty snacks squeezed out
Gender equality takes one step forward, three back during COVID
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We report on how to ensure people globally have economic security and a decent standard of living.

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Marissa Wagner Mery University of Texas

The "Great Resignation" could be a boon for disabled workers

As employers offer wage increases, paid parental leave, and other improved benefits to lure talent, they should also offer better accommodation for those with medical and physical needs.
Jack Kellam Autonomy

Here’s why UK teachers need a four-day week

Around the world, more and more organisations have begun to realise that a four-day working week can drastically raise worker wellbeing and improve performance
Khalil Abdullah Ethnic Media News Services

Why ESG investors need to think twice about Amazon

Although Amazon’s ESG profile is far from perfect, the company is still a favorite for many on Wall Street.
Dr. Rania Al-Mashat Egypt Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation

We must use the African Free Trade Agreement to boost economies

Africa has always been a continent of vast potential. To unlock it, we should be focusing on collaborations, knowledge and technology exchanges between African states.

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EXCLUSIVE - Jails in Thailand force prisoners to make fishing nets under threat of violence
'Silent financier': How Bangladesh's poor are paying the costs of climate damage
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Food delivery drivers question gig platforms' safety nets
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More net than zero: Do carbon-cutting promises add up for the climate?

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Ghana's farmers arm against freak weather with crop insurance
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