social issue

Gender-based violence remains widespread. The good news is, it’s preventable — and these advances in law, tech, and other sectors are helping the cause.

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There is plenty of evidence showing how social media use can affect youth mental health but studies often omit the developing countries of the Global South.

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The Indo-Pacific has much to lose as global events hinder international cooperation on sustainable development, but it also shows promising examples of success.

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The nature of transnational surrogacy, where an intended parent seeks a woman to carry their baby internationally, allows people to circumvent national laws.

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A growing economy does not always mean a nation is doing well. Measuring wellbeing, and implementing policies to address that, fills that gap.

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A transition to an economy that benefits everyone and the planet is not easy, but it can happen.

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School plays a significant role in reducing child marriage in Africa.

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Time-starved internet users are developing strategies to cope with misinformation. Understanding how they do it can shape news coverage moving forward.

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