First-time female protests against abuse gather pace globally
Fears of 'digital dictatorship' as Myanmar deploys AI
VR inspires guide to city design through eyes of a child
Africa lags on 2030 global goal of gender parity in politics
Reports of suspected slavery stall in UK due to coronavirus
One billion people living in cities shifting to renewable energy
Sex consent app proposal sparks criticism in Australia
VR inspires guide to city design through eyes of a child
Africa lags on 2030 global goal of gender parity in politics
Clock ticking on climate law, EU says, setting late-April deadline
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Mami Mizutori UNDRR

Pandemic calls for priority reset, 6 years after disaster accord

It would take 500 years to invest as much in preparedness as the world is now losing because of impacts of COVID-19 on health, the global economy and social well-being
Robert Shine New Ways Ministry

The Vatican’s ban on blessing same-sex couples has backfired

The Catholic Church’s ban on priests blessing same-sex unions only showed how LGBT+ Catholics are increasingly loved and accepted by their communities.
Amol Mehra and Ilan Vuddamalay Laudes Foundation

Climate justice and human rights movements must go hand-in-hand

Paris Agreement and progress towards mandatory due diligence laws could transform the global economy
Michael McAfee and Adam Selipsky PolicyLink

America needs a new data culture to address systemic racism

Disaggregating data is the difference between knowing income disparity between white residents of a certain zip code, and their Black neighbors one Census tract over

Coronavirus

We show how coronavirus is impacting the lives of vulnerable people globally. more
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Coronavirus vaccine inequality
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Uber minimum wage ruling: what it means to a struggling driver
Morocco's vaccination drive bypasses undocumented migrants
No more COVID jabs in parliament, says Lebanon's deputy speaker
One year into pandemic, the art world adapts to survive
Pandemic calls for priority reset, 6 years after disaster accord

Climate

We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Women and climate change
One billion people living in cities shifting to renewable energy
Prince Charles says world is running out of time on climate change
Clock ticking on climate law, EU says, setting late-April deadline
Global airline emissions plan falls short of EU goals, Brussels ad
BlackRock ups focus on 'natural capital' ahead of AGM season

Women

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Female genital mutilation
Africa lags on 2030 global goal of gender parity in politics
Kenya court ruling gives boost to fight against FGM
Cambodian policewoman showered with gifts after being shamed
Peace summit held with just one Afghan woman
Women suffer 80% of sexual assaults and rarely report it: UK data

LGBT+

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world. more
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Sustainable fashion
U.S. senators spar over landmark LGBT+ equality bill
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Elliot Page’s Time cover is a turning point for trans visibility
Pope Francis' LGBT+ views, as Vatican opposes same-sex blessings
Vatican ruling on gay couples prompts defiance, pain, confusion
UK gov't concedes defeat to Fair Play For Women in census sex row

Technology

We explore how data and technology are impacting people’s rights and societies. more
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Coronavirus and surveillance
Fears of 'digital dictatorship' as Myanmar deploys AI
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What are NFTs, and why is digital art so bad for the climate?
Japanese smart city offers residents quake, privacy protection
Google’s privacy push draws U.S. antitrust scrutiny
Uber under pressure on UK minimum wage in test of gig economy

Slavery

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Taking on the Traffickers
Fashion brands urged to fix industry with worker pay pledge
UK lawmakers call for blacklist of firms linked to Uighur abuses
Reports of suspected slavery stall in UK due to coronavirus
U.N. forced labour drive hits target with backing of 50 nations
UK leads way in holding corporations to account for rights abuses

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
Oscar nominee 'Nomadland' spotlights Amazon's RV workforce
New Delhi is world's most polluted capital for third straight year
Reclaiming the streets: 6 apps and initiatives keeping women safe
Invest in low-carbon cities for climate and jobs, govts urged
Why some US Black neighborhoods face higher flood risk

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
India Gujarat state's land grabbing law hurting women, poor
Deb Haaland becomes first Native American US Cabinet secretary
No trees, no crops: Burkina Faso's women fall back on hard labour
UN makes first visit to remote Bangladesh island since Rohingya mo
China's Yunnan vows ecological 'barrier' to limit disease risk

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
World Bank, EU, UN say agreement to give Lebanon aid in US dollars
Will COVID-19 inspire young women to become social entrepreneurs?
Virginia cannabis bill seeks to redress race bias in drug laws
What nations can learn from Colombia’s integration of Venezuelans
U.S. House poised to pass immigrant protections for 'Dreamers'

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South Africa’s battle between coal and climate

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