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We extensively cover stories of people and communities whose struggles are left underreported, unheard, or unaddressed by our society. But we focus less on what governments and institutions failed to do for them, rather we focus more on what can still be done.
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Research: Majority of young girls in conflict-affected Africa victims of abuse from own family or partners
More than half of adolescent girls displaced by conflict-torn areas in Africa suffer some forms of violence, said a new study conducted by researchers at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public…
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Women philosophers are underrepresented, study reveals
Whether in philosophy journals or in university philosophy departments, women have been found to be underrepresented, according to a study from Binghamton University, State University of New York. “Women are…
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Children using mobile technology devices face complex impacts, evidence indicates
Children face complex effects of using today’s portable devices that have combined telephone, television, video games, personal computers, the internet, and many other technologies, according to a compilation of articles…
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Vietnam PM boosts trade partnership with U.S. investors
An investment forum and debate between Vietnam and the United States was held in New York City on May 30, which the VN Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc described as a chance…
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Recent tragedies highlight urgency for ‘credible’ and ‘safe’ pathways to Europe – UN refugee agency
Against the backdrop of more than 1,700 people having perished this year while undertaking perilous crossings across central Mediterranean Sea to reach mainland Europe, the United Nations refugee agency has…
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Senate votes in favor of expanding AMLC law in Philippines to cover casinos
In an effort to improve the legal framework of the Philippines against money-laundering and make it more compliant to international standards, the Senate approved on third and final reading on…
