Fear of more coronavirus-like pandemics as land rights 'under siege'Researchers say securing the lands of indigenous people can help protect biodiversity and lower the risk of future outbreaks of diseases such as COVID-19 |
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Beirut blast adds to women's money and health worries in LebanonWomen suffer trauma after the Beirut blast as economic hardship puts them at risk of exploitation |
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Military demand for land puts northern Kenya's farmers on edgeVillagers say the military is taking over vital grazing land, forcing them to compete with neighbouring communities for pasture |
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South Sudanese fighter for women's voices honored by U.S. peace groupSouth Sudanese activist Rita Lopidia was awarded the inaugural Women Building Peace Award for her work promoting women’s participation in peace agreements |
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Climate change and COVID land Nepal's tea production in hot waterLabour and fertiliser shortages due to the pandemic, combined with heavy rains and diseases, have damaged tea yields and quality, cutting incomes for small-scale farmers |
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U.N. says global goals to protect nature need women to succeedWith women gathering much of the world's firewood and water and active in farming, their input on protecting biodiversity is crucial, officials say |
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Cross-dressing killer in new J.K. Rowling book fuels transgender ireAuthor has faced serial accusations of transphobia in recent months and trans activists say new book appears a deliberate swipe at the community |
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Egyptian TV host's comments on hijab spark debate, probe by media watchdogPresenter Radwa el-Sherbiny has drawn praise and criticism for remarks on the sensitive issue of women's dress |
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Hong Kong social enterprises on the brink after protests, COVID-19Many of the city's social enterprises, which help homeless and other vulnerable people, are struggling to stay afloat |
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Beyonce reference cut from Bollywood song after racist lyrics stormFilm’s director apologises, saying the offending lyric 'was never intended racially' |
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In England, where you grow up dictates what you earn, study findsThose who grew up in well-off areas on average now earn more than twice as much as those from most deprived places |
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