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Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

Repatriating ISIS women: it’s not black and white

There needs to be a nuanced approach to reintegrating former ISIS women back into western society.

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More women parliamentarians crucial to tackling bigotry

As a peacebuilding measure, having more women in politics can help tackle racial tension.

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Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

Myanmar’s formal peace efforts have traditionally involved only men. It’s time for that to change.

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Women are neglected in peace building. That needs to stop.

There should be more women at the negotiation table to achieve gender equality and inclusiveness in peace processes.

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Is there a chance for peace in Thailand’s deep south? Yes, if women are involved

Women’s groups in Thailand’s deep south provinces have never been included in peace talks, despite being affected by the conflict, directly and indirectly.

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How patriarchal mindset prevents women in peace efforts

Can Afghan and Syrian women ever be involved in the peace process or will it remain a pipe dream?

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Why including refugees in peacebuilding matters

Refugee women are crucial to building peace in Myanmar. Yet their experience has rarely been valued.

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Kolkata’s domestic workers left insecure

Cities cannot function without domestic workers in India but their employment conditions remain precarious.

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Indigenous farming knowledge is science, not superstition

The Indigenous people’s respect for the land and their traditional agricultural practices can teach us to adapt to extreme weather conditions.

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What we can learn from the Semai people to protect against climate change

In Malaysia, the Indigenous concept of badi is not superstition or taboo, it’s about respecting the land, environment and wildlife to avoid negative impacts.

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Fake behaviour strikes a chord with the corrupt

Fake behaviour is all around and can have a domino effect which leads to corruption.

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Time to defend science under attack

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

The nuclear debate powers ahead

More women parliamentarians crucial to tackling bigotry

Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

Women are neglected in peace building. That needs to stop.

Is there a chance for peace in Thailand’s deep south? Yes, if women are involved

How patriarchal mindset prevents women in peace efforts

Why including refugees in peacebuilding matters

Kolkata’s domestic workers left insecure

Indigenous farming knowledge is science, not superstition

What we can learn from the Semai people to protect against climate change

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