Iraqi forces struggle to tell friend from foe in Mosul
Philippines Duterte says of refugees: 'They can always come here'
UN talks tangle over cash to ease climate pain for poor
Australia responsible for detained children suffering - UN
Rise in transgender children in UK fuels identity fears Lin Taylor
Urine trouble: Finding a toilet in cities is no easy task Sebastien Malo
Aid convoy reaches quake-hit New Zealand town Reuters
Indian farmers fear lost crops and income after "black money" move
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We focus on the human and development impacts of climate change. more
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Moving ahead with the Paris climate deal
Trump fears push nations to call climate action an "urgent duty"
UN talks tangle over cash to ease climate pain for poor
Planet heads for hottest year after 3rd-warmest October
Displacement during the Trump era: 4 priorities for policy-makers
Trump exit from climate deal would make odd couple with Nicaragua

Property Rights

We put the spotlight on how land and property rights can empower communities worldwide. more
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Water scarcity and conflict
U.N. expert questions legality of 'brutal' Lagos mass eviction
Stop the sprawl, teach slum dwellers to build skywards - architect
Land conflicts in India stall projects worth billions of dollars
Peatlands protection key to preventing climate change
Standing Rock vs. Oregon: fight for property rights reveals divide

Humanitarian

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots. more
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Can we end statelessness in a decade?
Colombia peace deal must be implemented fast, UN says
Donors pledge 2 bln euros for Central African Republic
Army on rise in Libya's east, spurring hopes of normal life
Germany sees surging asylum applications from Turkey -report
Battle for Mosul enters second month

Food

We explore the challenges of ending hunger and malnutrition as food production adjusts to a warming world. more
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Food waste
As temperatures soar, Zimbabwe's farmers test maize that can cope
Farm impasse at climate talks threatens zero hunger goal: FAO
As oil palm expands, African nations agree to protect forests
Zimbabwe drought aid budget faces $140 million shortfall - UN
Climate talks tangle over cash to ease impact on poor

Trafficking

We shine a light on human trafficking, forced labour and modern-day slavery. more
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Links in the trafficking chain
Can Senegal stop child begging, trafficking by Islamic teachers?
Global trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites
Road workers in India rescued from debt bondage
Can Senegal stop child begging, trafficking by Islamic teachers?
India must tackle child slavery to claim world’s super power role

Women's Rights

We focus on stories that help to empower women and bring lasting change to gender inequality. more
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Women and climate change
Women rescued from Indian brothels turn to counselling
Poor families flout Guatemala's child marriage ban
Thousands donate to Planned Parenthood in name of U.S. VP-elect
Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed
Trump win prompts US transgender people to legally change gender

Opinion

Alexandra Bilak Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)

Displacement during the Trump era: 4 priorities for policy-makers

Trump's policies could increase displacement from Central America, the Middle East - and climate change
Peter Rabley and Kirk Talbott

Standing Rock vs. Oregon: fight for property rights reveals divide

In Oregon, a heavily armed white militia were judged to pose no threat to authorities - so why were Dakota Pipeline protesters met with aggression?
Houlin Zhao International Telecommunication Union

Can investing in connectivity help combat climate change?

Investing in broadband will help countries implement the Paris Agreement
Agnes Kalibata Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa

Africa's farmers are among the most hurt by climate change

With Africa already hit by crop losses as climate change takes hold, it's time for action for farmers at the UN climate talks

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