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When war is no deterrent to a desperate job-seeker

Unemployment at home pushes thousands of Indians to look overseas for work – even war zones. What’s missing is a coherent policy to protect them.

Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Where to next in Australia’s battle with Elon Musk and X?

The Australian government’s battle with Elon Musk and X over violent content appears admirable, but will it change anything for those vulnerable to its harm?

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Will charges follow Israel’s strike on aid workers in Gaza?

International law is supposed to protect civilians in war zones, but the enormous death toll in Gaza suggests rules aren’t being adhered to.

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Fear of love and loving in India

The sanctity of a marriage provides no protection to interfaith couples and those in live-in relationships are even more vulnerable

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Live-in lover law opens door to attacks on freedoms

India’s new code throws into doubt whether its citizens are truly protected from the arbitrary exercise of power by public officials.

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Can Indonesia’s love law ensure domestic harmony?

There are risks with making cohabitation illegal, so striking a balance is essential.

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Challenges ahead for Indonesia’s interfaith couples

An Indonesian Supreme Court decision has made it harder for interfaith couples to have their marriages recognised.

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Uttarakhand’s Civil Code breeds an Indian surveillance state

Efforts to address social issues risk being co-opted for political gain or used to further divisive agendas.

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Legal loopholes don’t help victims of sexualised deepfake abuse

Sexual deepfake abuse silences women causing lasting harm, and laws to protect them are inconsistent.

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A creative identity crisis in the making

Generative AI doesn’t like to credit its sources. For artists, that’s a problem.

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How the Rohingya mobilised digital solidarity

Rohingya social media activists not only harbour creative ambitions but are also using digital platforms for the community’s empowerment.

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How can a state make people stateless?

The stateless Rohingya community with no rights remains the world’s most vulnerable and at high risk of exploitation.

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When war is no deterrent to a desperate job-seeker

Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Will charges follow Israel’s strike on aid workers in Gaza?

Can Indonesia’s love law ensure domestic harmony?

Challenges ahead for Indonesia’s interfaith couples

Legal loopholes don’t help victims of sexualised deepfake abuse

A creative identity crisis in the making

How the Rohingya mobilised digital solidarity

How can a state make people stateless?

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