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January 26, 2023
Poverty levels rise in Central Asia due to Russia's war on Ukraine
topic: Poverty
by: Katarzyna Rybarczyk
The halting of remittences to central Asian countries like Uzbekistan and Tajikistan has engendered a sharp increase of poverty.
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January 03, 2023
Inside the fight for Mexico's home workers
topic: Women’s rights
by: Magdalena Rojo
The mistreatment of home workers in Mexico reflects deep socio-economic inequities. This activist tackles these issues at the core.
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September 09, 2022
As a regional power, India must avert an arms race in South Asia
topic: Political violence
by: Shadi Khan Saif
With the deployment of its new submarine, India must refrain from escalating the militarization of the region.
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September 02, 2022
The Taliban commemorates its Victory Day amid mass suffering
topic: Political violence
by: Shadi Khan Saif
One year after the Taliban's rise to power, millions of Afghans suffer from famine and poverty.
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July 29, 2022
Shifting perceptions on India's invaluable waste pickers
topic: Discrimination
by: Bindu Gopal Rao
The ‘Invaluables’ is an initiative that is working for the cause of waste pickers by recognising their contributions to the city of Bengaluru.
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July 23, 2022
India’s soaring population faces increasing poverty and malnutrition
topic: Food Security
by: Hanan Zaffar
As India's population approaches China's, it grapples with increasing poverty and reduced food security.
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June 13, 2022
Who should tackle child marriages in Zimbabwe?
topic: Women’s rights
by: Tendayi Madhomu
In Zimbabwe, one in three girls are married off before turning 18. This is despite a law that bans child marriages in the country.
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January 14, 2022
The politicisation of the Afghan humanitarian crisis
topic: Humanitarian Aid
by: Shadi Khan Saif
Political leveraging and sanctions amplify the humanitarian crisis that threatens 8 million lives in Afghanistan.
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October 23, 2021
Indian government denies Global Hunger Index ranking
topic: Food Security
by: Tish Sanghera
Following the exposure of India's dire malnourishment issues in the Global Hunger Index, the Indian government has refuted its score.
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October 23, 2021
Corruption undermines democracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan
topic: Transparency and Corruption
by: Shadi Khan Saif
Recent revelations about the elite's corruption and exploitations explain Afghanistan and Pakistan's widespread poverty and political instability.
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September 07, 2021
Venezuela seeks path for electoral integrity and sanction relief
topic: Election
by: Ellen Nemitz
President Maduro's party and opposition begin diplomatic dialogue before upcoming regional elections.
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August 16, 2021
Violent protests draw global attention to inequalities in South Africa
topic: Poverty
by: Cyril Zenda
A wave of violent protests in South Africa following the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma highlighted systemic inequalities in the country.
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January 29, 2021
Guardians of democracy pushed to extreme poverty
topic: Political violence
by: Shadi Khan Saif
In Pakistan, working journalists are pushed to the brink of poverty, as human rights and democracy hang in the balance.
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January 06, 2021
What kind of economic recovery should we expect for 2021?
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Ellen Nemitz
A look at the socio-economic situation in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic teaches us important lessons for 2021.
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December 01, 2020
The deportation of children from Trinidad and Tobago
topic: Refugees and Asylum
by: Ellen Nemitz
The intention of a group of people, among them 16 children, to flee the violence and poverty of Venezuela ended up in a dangerous journey.
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October 26, 2020
The nexus between forests and poverty
topic: Poverty
by: Bob Koigi
The rural poor have traditionally relied on forests to earn a living, but each year an estimated 15 billion trees are cut down.
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