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February 03, 2023
Is southern Africa's forgotten war back on the global radar?
topic:
Peace and Reconciliation
by:
Cyril Zenda
A viral video depicting heinous acts committed by southern African peacekeepers could be drawing attention to one of the continent's bloodiest conflicts.
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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 24, 2023
Brazil’s mission to save the Yanomami people
topic:
Indigenous people
by:
Ellen Nemitz
After sever neglect and human rights infringements, the Yanomami people of Brazil will finally receive equitable treatment.
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January 04, 2023
Fighting for change, one death row inmate at a time
topic:
Death Penalty
by:
Samia Qaiyum
This NGO is working to make capital punishment a relic of the past in a country with the largest death row population in the world.
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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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December 17, 2022
Rescuing India's lost railway children
topic:
Child rights
by:
Hanan Zaffar, Jyoti Thakur
"The footfall of children on platforms increases during specific festivals or farming seasons and so does the risk of trafficking."
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December 16, 2022
Protecting Africa’s biodiversity benefits people, their livelihoods and the planet
topic:
Conservation
by:
Kristen P. Patterson
The world does not have to choose between biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate mitigation and climate adaptation.
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December 14, 2022
Himalayan water stress boosts sustainable agriculture
topic:
Climate Change
by:
Qadri Inzamam, Haziq Qadri
As glaciers melt and water becomes scarce, farmers in the region are developing agricultural techniques that adapt to the new climate reality.
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December 10, 2022
Towards ethically-sourced chocolate
topic:
Slavery
by:
Bob Koigi
As international efforts to crack down on abuses in the cocoa industry stall, Africa-based initiatives are taking matters into their own hands.
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December 10, 2022
India is witnessing a Human Rights emergency
topic:
Human Rights
by:
Hanan Zaffar
On Human Rights Day, India stands out as a country where human rights are continually threatened by the Hindu-nationalist government.
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November 26, 2022
What is behind the rise in India's youth's drug abuse?
topic:
Health and Sanitation
by:
Hanan Zaffar
What conditions are driving millions of people in India to turn towards substance abuse?
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November 12, 2022
Why India continues to slide down the Global Hunger Index
topic:
Food Security
by:
Hanan Zaffar
India's hunger ranking has once again slipped, pointing to the serious underlying economic and political issues.
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November 04, 2022
Before deadly winter, Afghans suffer from international abandonment
topic:
Political violence
by:
Shadi Khan Saif
As the harsh Afghan winter approaches, millions of children suffer from malnutrition and lack of resources.
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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 05, 2022
Indonesia diversifies diet to tackle food insecurity
topic:
Food Security
by:
Leo Galuh
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens a food crisis, Indonesia has had to resort to various measures to ensure food security.
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October 04, 2022
When school fees are paid with plastic waste
topic:
Sustainable Development
by:
Bob Koigi
In Nigeria, recycling used plastic bottles can go far beyond saving the environment and human health.
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