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Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

Calling out modern slavery

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

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

How physiotherapy can help with sports concussions

A step-by-step plan should be developed to safely return to sports, work or school after all symptoms have resolved, with regular follow-ups.

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The big gender issues facing the Pacific

The plight of women in the Pacific is well documented. A recent conference in the Pacific has made important strides forward.

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Small farms the key to Malaysia’s palm oil sustainability

Supporting Malaysia’s smallholder farmers with technology and policy can ensure a sustainable palm oil industry.

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Under Delhi’s mountains of waste lie buried a grim social reality

Three huge landfills on Delhi’s periphery are at once eyesores and markers of unsustainable consumption.

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Covert allies: How multinationals choose sides on LGBT rights in Indonesia

When policies supporting LGBT staff clash with local realities, some companies back down, while others find a way to bridge the divide.

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How tech and remote working have fuelled workplace sexual harassment

Survey exposes risks of tech-based harassment in work settings, highlighting the urgency for updated policies and awareness.

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Migrant labour marches into the line of fire

Indian migrant workers have a long history of repression and poor treatment. In 2024, nothing has changed.

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A job in a warzone or unemployment at home

Indian diplomatic missions need to closely monitor the security situation and assess the threat perceptions to its communities.

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Why standing up for domestic workers matters

In most countries around the world, domestic workers are excluded from general labour laws. Indonesia’s Domestic Worker Protection Bill can change that.

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Long road ahead for true gender equality

Economic empowerment, targeted legislation and cultural shifts are required to create gender-just societies and restore women’s dignity

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Domestic workers deserve workplace benefits

Employers provide direct financial or in-kind ‘support’ to their workers. In most households this is a form of benevolence, not an entitlement. This can change.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

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The big gender issues facing the Pacific

Small farms the key to Malaysia’s palm oil sustainability

Under Delhi’s mountains of waste lie buried a grim social reality

Covert allies: How multinationals choose sides on LGBT rights in Indonesia

How tech and remote working have fuelled workplace sexual harassment

Migrant labour marches into the line of fire

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