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How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

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Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

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Women film workers fight back against sexual harassment

Governments and industry associations have failed to address the question of safety of women in the entertainment industry.

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Getting it wrong on disability rights

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How football fan parks help reduce the risk of violence

Fan parks emerged as safe spaces to enjoy football matches, but challenges such as overcrowding and location remain.

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What Indonesian football can learn from its stadium disaster

If Indonesia wants to be a major player on the football’s world stage, it first needs to comprehensively address the 2022 tragedy in which 135 fans died.

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Early kickoffs and prolonged drinking fuel domestic violence

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Tackling football violence

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Women film workers fight back against sexual harassment

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Early kickoffs and prolonged drinking fuel domestic violence

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