Children head to diamond mines in pandemic-hit Central African Republic

Lockdown school closures have fueled a sharp rise in the number of children working at diamond mines in the war-torn country

EXPLAINER-When and how will COVID-19 vaccines become available?

Companies have said distribution could begin almost immediately after vaccines are approved. But who will get them and in what order?


New Zealand declares climate emergency, promises carbon neutral govt by 2025

To make the public sector carbon-neutral by 2025, government agencies will have to measure and report their emissions and offset any they cannot cut


'We know what needs to be done': Young 'Mock COP' delegates deliver climate vision

With UN climate talks delayed a year, young activists push a new human right to a healthy environment - and other shifts


Storms, coronavirus and drought spread hunger to millions in Central America

Rural areas of Guatemala and Honduras see steep rise in numbers affected by severe food shortages as COVID-19 hits incomes


UK court rules against trans clinic over treatment for children

The judge ruled that it was 'highly unlikely' that a child of 13 or under would be capable of giving consent for puberty blocking drugs


UN warns child labour, trafficking on the rise in troubled Mali

United Nations says thousands of children have fallen prey to traffickers during the coronavirus pandemic


Women who escaped slavery turn anti-trafficking crusaders in India

Charity initiative aims to train survivors to serve as leaders in communities at high risk of slavery


INTERVIEW-Colombia's Cartagena seeks to clean up corruption blocking climate plans

City mayor says projects to protect poor residents from worsening floods and storms were not implemented under previous administrations, and vows to change that


'A shot can end the stigma': African women pin hopes on anti-HIV jab

Compared to the pill, the single shot was so successful in preventing HIV in clinical trials among women in Africa that the study was wrapped up early


Netherlands to compensate trans victims of forced sterilisation

Transgender people will get compensation of 5,000 euros each after Dutch apology


Opinion

OPINION: African women are leading community responses to COVID-19 crisis

From providing meals to hygiene promotion and mask-making, grassroots groups working on climate, conflict and other issues are crafting local responses to the pandemic



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