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How do we reduce disaster risks for the conflict-affected?
Katie Peters Overseas Development Institute As conflicts become more protracted around the world, cutting disaster risks from climate change in those places will require a different approach
Alexandra Bilak Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)

Tackling disaster risk means fewer people forced to flee

We estimate the number of people likely to be displaced by the year-end at around 22 million. So we know the risk. What should we do about it?
Karin Hulshof and Bjorn Andersson UNFPA

Why investing in data on girls means transforming the future

We cannot possibly understand the situation and needs of girls without reliable data, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalised
Robyn Albert Kennedy Trust

My family disowned me when I came out as transgender

When I came out as trans I lost my home and parents - but my friends became my family

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