Rising cost of living makes clean water a luxury in Syria
Many people in war-stricken northeast Syria cannot afford clean water with inflation rising due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine response shows what’s possible for world’s most neglected
The glaring gap between the response to the Ukraine crisis and the meagre support offered to many of the world’s neglected crises is undeniable
Rising heat drives crippling sandstorms across the Middle East
Drought and changing weather patterns feed stronger, longer dust storms, causing damage that costs the region $13 billion a year
As conflict and climate change bite, are high food prices here to stay?
The era of cheap food may be ending as climate change, conflict and widespread poverty make food harder to grow and afford – but key policy shifts could help
OPINION: How drought is shifting gender dynamics in northeast Syria
Gender imbalances in northeast Syria are long-standing and only getting worse due to the drought - but women are bearing the brunt both at work and at home
Can my employer make me get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Some companies and governments are pushing their staff to get vaccinated. But lawyers say forcing employees to get a COVID jab could be risky
Ukraine sunflower oil price surge casts shadow over Ramadan meals
At the start of the Muslim holy month, families in food-poor Middle Eastern countries are being forced to rethink ‘iftar’ favourites like French fries and deep-fried pastries
Facebook's 'double standard' on hate speech against Russians
Meta's decision to allow hate speech against Russians is troubling and can impact other conflict areas, say experts
International Women’s Day: 8 ways the Thomson Reuters Foundation supports women and girls around the world
Today the world pauses to celebrate women’s achievements and contributions to society, but, with stark concern that gender inequalities have been exacerbated by the pandemic, it is also a rallying point for the unprecedented global movement advocating for women’s rights and opportunities to be equal to those of men. Gaining or losing ground at this critical juncture, where calls are being made for a Global Reset, is expected to define the global gender order for generations to come, with irrevocable effects on humanity, society and the planet.
International Women’s Day: 8 ways the Thomson Reuters Foundation supports women and girls around the world
Today the world pauses to celebrate women’s achievements and contributions to society, but, with stark concern that gender inequalities have been exacerbated by the pandemic, it is also a rallying point for the unprecedented global movement advocating for women’s rights and opportunities to be equal to those of men. Gaining or losing ground at this critical juncture, where calls are being made for a Global Reset, is expected to define the global gender order for generations to come, with irrevocable effects on humanity, society and the planet.