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Sustainable Development
Meet Priya, a Comic Superhero Fighting the Social Stigma of Rape in India
In India, women victimized by sexual violence and rape are typically stigmatized and socially ostracized, compounding their trauma. Unjustly shamed, everything from their mora...
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Religion a catalyst for sustainable development'
Describing faith as a “catalyst”, religious leaders Saturday said it could inspire people to change their perspective on environment and prioritize sustainable dev...
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Child, Bride, Mother
In Guatemala, the legal age of marriage is 14 with parental consent, but in Petén, in the northern part of the country, the law seems to be more of a suggestion. Undera...
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The gender of a sound byte
Dear Barkha, This is taking up from where we last left off. The last time we met at a dinner party in Mumbai, you had enquired why I always turned down requests to appear on y...
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India Hits Its U.N. Poverty-Cutting Target, but Misses Others
India is on track to cut poverty in half by the end of this year, compared to 2000 levels, but needs to do more to improve education and empower women, a United Nations report...
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CAN MOBILE BANKING REVOLUTIONIZE THE LIVES OF THE POOR?
IN THE VILLAGE OF Sori along the banks of Kenya’s Lake Victoria, fishing has long been the lynchpin of the local economy. Jobs here are largely divided by gender: men ca...
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The business case for improving human lives: David Kiu
Helping deliver on sustainable social development outcomes that drive human progress should be the topmost priority for businesses, says David Kiu, vice president of sustainab...
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Governance challenges in water management and water use efficiency
An effective governance mechanism is of paramount importance for water management and water use efficiency. The issue of governance is multidimensional, encompassing social, e...
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The Responsible Investor’s Guide to Climate Change
Around the world, institutional investors – including pension funds, insurance companies, philanthropic endowments, and universities – are grappling with the quest...
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I’m Too Sexist For This Tweet
Old people can be hugely entertaining, as anyone who has ever heard their grandfather casually emit a jackhammer-style burp in public will agree. If they’re extra old, t...
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