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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

The other half: Who do the lonely turn to for help?

Nearly half of over 14,000 people who took part in a Meta-Gallup social connections study reported some degree of loneliness and some struggled to get help.

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What it would be like to live permanently in Antarctica

It’s not only the physical challenges but also the mental side of living in Antarctica that would make a permanent human settlement there difficult.

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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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Kerr’s curse cuts to the heart of racism in Australia

Discussions around the allegations facing Sam Kerr have again highlighted Australia’s problem with racism and attempts to address it.

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Women still do most of the unpaid work

See and embed our interactives: Women across Asia-Pacific continue to take on a larger share of domestic work and caring for family than men.

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Justice served cold for acid attack survivors

Indian law needs clearer definitions regarding punishment, degree of regulation of acid sales, and concrete visions for rehabilitation programs.

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Social media binge taking mental toll on students

Excessive social media use among university students has been linked to a decline in their mental health.

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Child marriage is no escape from poverty

Child marriage has been going on for generations but is harmful. One of the main drivers is to escape poverty but that rarely is the case for victims.

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Repatriating ISIS women: it’s not black and white

There needs to be a nuanced approach to reintegrating former ISIS women back into western society.

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Ending violence in the Pacific means consulting women

Asking women about the relevance of rules on gender violence can help confront this issue. Stronger laws on their own just don’t cut it.

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How riots formed Kolkata’s ghettos

Communal violence has led to clear territorial demarcation of space, access, and resources, marking the everyday experience of minority citizenship in Kolkata.

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