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How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

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Why can’t Indonesia let go of child marriage?

Indonesia’s child marriage rate remains high, driven by poverty and tradition. Preventing it means dealing with its deep cultural and socio-economic roots.

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Getting it wrong on disability rights

Societies don’t just fail to accommodate disability — they can be actively disabling in themselves.

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India’s intimate partner violence demands an all-in response

India is behind in handling intimate partner violence. Getting on top of the problem requires reform in law, health policy and changing attitudes.

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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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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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When states give love a bad name

The reshaping of constitutionally guaranteed freedoms by bringing young adults’ sexual choices under the radar of the state has sinister implications.

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The state of surrogacy in the Indo-Pacific

Choosing to have a child via surrogacy or choosing to become a surrogate mother raises many ethical, legal, social and economic considerations.

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Surrogacy in India not just for married heterosexuals

India’s revised surrogacy law does little to meet the needs of its growing LGBTQ+ community.

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Migrant workers paid a huge price for COVID-19

The mass movement of migrant workers during the pandemic allowed India’s authorities to weaken labour rights.

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