Kenya hosts global sexual health summit amid protests from Catholics, pro-life groups

The three-day meeting will focus on issues ranging from maternal deaths and child marriage to sex education and female genital mutilation, but the Holy See, as well as local faith-based groups and pro-life campaigners, have criticized the gathering

As wildfires worsen, Californians harness tech for help

To better protect themselves from wildfires worsened by climate change, communities are pulling together to share information


Will power: Could property inheritance help close U.S. 'wealth gap'?

With will writing in decline in the United States, financial experts warn a lack of estate planning among low-income and minority communities leaves families at risk of losing their homes


Johannesburg seeks to avert 'ecological disaster' from beetle-infested trees

Authorities and researchers are hoping to find a solution to the worsening problem that does not involve felling trees


Saudi promo video labels feminism, atheism, homosexuality as extremist ideas

Homosexuality and atheism have long been illegal and punishable by death in the absolute monarchy


"Too late to leave": Australians take shelter from intense bushfires

Officials issue 11 emergency warnings in New South Wales, as more than half the 71 fires across the state burn uncontrolled amid "catastrophic" conditions


Mobile theatres to screen child slavery film in rural India

Traffickers target people in rural villages – largely poor, women and children – luring them to cities with the promise of good jobs but then selling them into modern day slavery


Apple Card and six other tech tools accused of gender bias

Apple became the latest tech giant to face criticism last week when customers of its new credit card service said it appeared to give men higher credit limits than women


New H&M tagline sparks outcry over gender violence association

Women's rights activists say products in a new line bearing the slogan "I love GBV" should be withdrawn


Indigenous leader calls for EU action against firms over Brazil deforestation

Brazil's president has vowed to open up protected lands to economic development, leading campaigners to warn of a looming crisis in the face of increased invasions by armed loggers


Opinion

OPINION: One man’s story of sex education, gender equality and women’s empowerment

Women and girls, and all young people, should be able to enjoy healthy and respectful relationships without fear of judgment, coercion and violence


OPINION: We must accelerate an end to FGM/C

FGM/C is a violation of a girl's fundamental human rights. It must stop. Now.



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