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Our correspondents and contributors report on human rights and environmental justice issues from across the world, telling globally relevant stories from a local perspective.

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November 04, 2022
Between taboo and disaster: Pakistani students fight for period justice
topic: Women’s rights
by: Samia Qaiyum
"We do not have any comprehensive plan for period relief. And the simple reason is because it affects women, not men."
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November 03, 2022
Can a board game support climate adaptation?
topic: Climate action
by: Frank Odenthal
A new study from New Zealand might change your mind.
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November 01, 2022
Takeaways from China's historic Party Congress
topic: Democracy
by: Sasha Kong
With Xi Jinping headed to an unprecedented third term as China's top leader, what's in store for human rights and the environment?
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October 31, 2022
The true cost of Argentina's lithium rush
topic: Conservation
by: Cecilia Fernández Castañón
Rising demand for lithium for EV batteries sparked a mining frenzy in Argentina. Indigenous people now warn of the consequences.
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October 29, 2022
How African creatives champion sustainability
topic: Climate action
by: Bob Koigi
Fusing heritage and innovation, African creatives are positioning themselves as sustainability trendsetters - one design at a time.
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October 27, 2022
COP27 sheds light on Egypt's abysmal human rights record
topic: Human Rights
by: Marc Español
The climate movement faces a moral dilemma with Egypt - a nation hostile to free speech - set to host the world's top climate summit.
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October 26, 2022
As human-wildlife conflicts soar, so do calls for compensation
topic: Good Governance
by: Cyril Zenda
Climate change and deforestation are among the top drivers of increasingly fatal encounters between humans and wild animals.
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October 25, 2022
Finding refuge in art
topic: Arts
by: Kamran Yousuf, Asma Hafiz
A young Yemeni artist is painting the stories of the war's most vulnerable yet resilient victims: women.
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October 24, 2022
Hard lessons from Bangkok's floods
topic: Natural disaster
by: Jitsiree Thongnoi
Inter-city collaboration and improved urban planning might be the Thai capital's only chance to stay above water.
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October 23, 2022
Battle for reproductive rights continues in Japan
topic: Abortion
by: Sasha Kong
While abortion is legal in the country, women still require male consent to access the procedure.
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October 21, 2022
Inside Yemen's swelling energy crisis
topic: Energy
by: Mubarak Al-Yousifi
Pressure grows on Saudi Arabia to allow the passage of oil tankers into Yemen, as dwindling energy access exacerbates Yemenis' suffering.
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October 20, 2022
What Brazil's election means for human rights and the environment
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
Many fear the consequences of a Bolsonaro victory. But could Lula truly turn things around with a third term in office?
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October 19, 2022
Giving a voice to the voicless: activist fights for Rohingya women
topic: Women’s rights
by: Magdalena Rojo
FairPlanet spoke to Razia Sultana - a lawyer and teacher empowering female Rohingya refugees and making their case heard on the world stage.
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October 18, 2022
High hopes: How Cameroonian youths prepare for COP27
topic: Climate action
by: Nalova Akua
Grassroots initiatives are at the forefront of Cameroon's reforestation effort. Some of their members plan to make themselves heard this fall in Egypt.
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October 17, 2022
Singapore ponders how to tackle racism
topic: Racism
by: Gabriele Bettinazzi
Compared to other nations, Singapore has made some notable progress in confronting racism. But some narratives appear difficult to combat.
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October 15, 2022
Could game meat boost South Africa’s food security?
topic: Food Security
by: Cyril Zenda
A controversial bill is expected by many to ease hunger in South Africa. Others fear it would hasten the extinction of entire species.
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October 13, 2022
What Africa's irrigation renaissance means for food security
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
by: Bob Koigi
Innovative yet affordable irrigation techniques emerging from the continent could bolster Africa's food production and climate resilience.
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October 12, 2022
Inside Sudan's new independent journalists’ union
topic: Freedom of Expression
by: Marc Español
FairPlanet spoke to the union's newly elected head about the fight to restore press freedoms and the broader struggle for democracy in the country.
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October 11, 2022
Hong Kong courts: a battleground for democracy
topic: Freedom of Expression
by: Marie Bröckling
With activists and journalists routinely arrested under the National Security Law, Hong Kongers continue to push for transparent trials.
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October 10, 2022
Building with plastics
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Isaac Genna Forchie
What young Cameroonians can teach us about sustainable development and eco-friendly construction.
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