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August 16th, 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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August 09th, 2021
Indigenous peoples’ lives matter
topic: Indigenous people
by: Bob Koigi
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples reminds us to preserve the heritage and lands of native populations across the globe.
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August 07th, 2021
It's been over 500 days since Indian children went to school
topic: Child rights
by: Tish Sanghera
As public spaces begin to reopen, schools across India remain closed due to Covid-19, leaving millions of children vulnerable.
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August 02nd, 2021
Returnee farmers are South Sudan’s hope and future
topic: Food Security
by: Bob Koigi
With adequate support, returnee farmers could spell the ending of South Sudan's longstanding food shortage and economic instability.
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July 24th, 2021
Shining the spotlight on solar-powered communities in Africa
topic: Renewables
by: Bob Koigi
The proliferation of solar panels is granting millions across Africa access to electricity. But financing hurdles may slow down this sustainable enterprise.
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July 21st, 2021
Eswatini Protests: Could Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy Be Nearing Its End?
topic: Democracy
by: Cyril Zenda
Violent protests by pro-democracy groups have amplified the plight of subjects of the small African kingdom of eSwatini, where the king’s word is the law.
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February 26th, 2021
FairPlanet is possible, proves COVAX
topic: Health and Sanitation
by: Shadi Khan Saif
The COVAX program granting equal access to the COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates that striving for global equity is not a quixotic dream.
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February 03rd, 2021
Joy as Kenya grants citizenship to stateless descendant of migrants from Zimbabwe
topic: Good Governance
by: Cyril Zenda
The government of Kenya granted full citizenship to stateless members of the Shona community, a move that could inspire other gov'ts to follow suit.
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January 13th, 2021
Foreign rough-sleepers could be deported from the UK
topic: Human Rights
by: Federica Tedeschi
Deportation could start on 1 January, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic and even before the end of the Brexit transition period.
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January 04th, 2021
The uncertain fate of roadside vendors in Afghanistan
topic: Economic Inclusion
by: Shadi Khan Saif
Traditional roadside food vendors in Afghanistan face an uncertain fate as the gov't is citing COVID-19 as an excuse to shut their operations down.
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December 21st, 2020
Human solidarity is a key recipe for global order and prosperity
topic: Human Rights
by: Bob Koigi
As International Human Solidarity Day is this month, the world should explore how to foster unity in diversity at a time of huge social classes gaps.
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December 01st, 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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November 27th, 2020
21st Century Britain: where children go hungry
topic: Child rights
by: Gurmeet Singh
Marcus Rashford may have pressured the UK government to change, but it won't stop long-term child hunger in the UK.
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October 26th, 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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October 21st, 2020
Why poverty in Russia could strengthen the Kremlin's grip on power
topic: Poverty
by: Igor Serebryany
The official 13.5 per cent of Russians living under the poverty line is likely just the tip of the iceberg, recent reports suggest.
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October 16th, 2020
Developing Story
Change
topic: Human Rights
by: Ama Lorenz, Corinna Robertz, Murat Suner
Highlighting individuals and their relentless work to tackle inequality and poverty by building viable and lasting solutions.
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