EXCLUSIVE-Brazil found unlawfully extending unpaid prison labor program

Critics of the scheme say it is akin to slave labor and unlawful without judicial approval

Biometric IDs can be 'gamechanger' in coronavirus antibody tests, vaccine

As authorities consider antibody tests and vaccines, biometric ID systems can help keep track in countries without ID systems


Tanzania lets pregnant girls attend school with World Bank project

Tanzania has one of the world's highest teen pregnancy rates amid widespread sexual violence and poverty


A flush too far? Smart toilet lifts the lid on medical privacy concerns

Anal scans identify users before checking their waste for disease markers


H&M in talks to support Bangladesh workers as lockdowns hit livelihoods

Fashion giant H&M is working with other brands to lessen the impact of global coronavirus measures on Bangladeshi workers


'Tip of the iceberg': Racing the clock to contain coronavirus in the world’s slums

The first COVID-19 death in a Mumbai slum has fuelled concerns of the coronavirus spreading unchecked in informal settlements and refugee camps


Ethiopia taps army of women health workers to fight coronavirus

In the fight against the new coronavirus, Ethiopia turns to its highly touted women-led workforce of community health workers


Seek help, say Middle East women's groups as domestic violence surges

Coronavirus lockdowns bring a surge in domestic violence in Arab countries, raising concerns over hard-won government protections


Opinion

OPINION: What can new survivor statistics tell us about modern slavery in the UK?

New NRM statistics show positive changes but slow decision-making keeps thousands of human trafficking and modern slavery victims in limbo


OPINION: Poor, vulnerable countries face disaster from coronavirus

It is simply not true that this virus is a great leveller. The most vulnerable countries are facing disaster unlike anything richer states have seen



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