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Being caught in a humanitarian crisis with a disability can lead to abandonment and neglect. How can we make humanitarian response more inclusive?
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Government ministers and public servants must avoid knee-jerk reactions: before making spending decisions we need detailed analysis of public finances
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Speak up, get support and give yourself options if you find yourself being discriminated against at work, say our experts
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Join our live chat on Wednesday 29 June from 1-2.30pm to ask the experts how to get started in fashion
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Brexit was a backlash against globalisation - the poorest are being left behind everywhere
Deborah DoaneNeoliberal and freemarket economics have left the poor behind. We need to spend less time worrying about development and more about politics and power -
NGO Motivation is working to provide custom-built wheelchairs to children with cerebral palsy and spina bifida so that they can go to school and see friends
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Disabled people are frustrated at being denied the chance to work
Katharine QuarmbyAround the world there are huge employment gaps between disabled and non-disabled people. How can this be addressed? What actually works?
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Health service leaders focused on change at the NHS Confederation conference – but as funding growth slows, it will be ‘bloody tough’
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As a trainee, my first nightshift was a nightmare of winding hospital corridors, IT problems and sleep deprivation
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Join us on Monday 27 June from 12-2pm to debate how to support the health service’s leaders of tomorrow
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In a climate where many NHS staff are demoralised and the service is facing unprecedented demand, how do leaders meet challenges?
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It seems unlikely that the government will meet its target to build one million homes by 2020 with market volatility and a drop in skilled migrants
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Uncertainty is unlikely to sit well with entrepreneurs and business lobbies are already calling for action
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I fell in love with this country on a university exchange and built my academic career here. Now I’m not sure I’ll be able to stay, or even if I want to
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Real-world experience can be the perfect qualification for an academic job – but the change can be challenging. We asked the experts for advice
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Critics claim trigger warnings stifle debate, but they do the opposite. They give students a chance to pause, then focus on something tricky
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My PhD on homelessness is heartbreaking and humbling
Steve KelseyMy research means seeking out people who have walked dark and lonely paths, and breaking down the barriers between us
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Some agency staff have worked at the museum for 16 years. We knew it was a zero-hours contract but had hoped our loyalty would be recognised
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Our EU exit will endanger the UK’s scientific capability and the liberal and cosmopolitan culture on campus
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Despite the vote I remain an optimist – a cross-border European community of scholars predates the EU by centuries
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Young people – especially students – overwhelmingly voted to remain in the European Union. So how do they feel now that the country has opted to leave?
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Biological and foster families need more support to work together and build meaningful relationships
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Social workers are meeting in South Korea to discuss how we can put our skills into practice and resist restrictions from employers and governments
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Nearly 300 children live alone in the makeshift camp. We would consider the situation intolerable if they were our own kids
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Two years ago, legal guidance sought to increase the publication of court judgments. But a lack of resources means many never come to light
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There’s an increasing expectation that customer service should be offered via social media, so here’s how small organisations can keep up with demand
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Oxford city council’s target to reduce city-wide emissions by 40% by 2020 requires fundamental changes across all operations
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How charities are trading to make much-needed cash
Sarah MitchellSmart charities are combining ethical ways of trading with money-generating services to ensure they have flexible sources of funding
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In July, Congress will consider a bill to legalize industrial farming of hemp in the US. Hemp farmers around the country say it’s been a long time coming
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You may have seen miniature drones flying above your neighbourhood and parks – but the ways in which they can be used go far beyond the casual and recreational. Here is how they could affect the transport industry of the future
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Tech companies are vulnerable to modern slavery in their supply chains. A new benchmarking report says many must do more to address it
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A new tool will make it easier for home buyers and renters to understand energy efficiency but will it make a difference to their purchasing decisions?
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Educators are trialling a range of initiatives to ensure newly arrived children do not fall through the gaps and all schools bear the pressure equally
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Charities such as Unicef and Cancer Research UK are using VR technology to build empathy, draw new audiences and raise funds. This is how you can too
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He couldn’t face the freezer full of homemade food she left him, but over chopping and chatting his life began to move on
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Raising mega-gifts may be the fastest way for charities to achieve a step-change, but securing such large donations is easier said than done
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Black women need to be in control of their own stories says screenwriter Misan Sagay – and that means hiring more black talent across all aspects of film and tv
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On a recent trade mission to the United States, 13 female entrepreneurs had the opportunity to learn from some of the most successful tech companies. The number one lesson: never fear failure
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Forget politics, it's business that needs female leaders
Harriet MinterIf we want to change society, electing one woman to the White House is not enough. We need more female entrepreneurs -
Readers share their experiences of sexist dress codes at work. Read more of their stories on GuardianWitness
Housing Network 'I find myself once again living a lie' – older LGBT people need safe housing