OPINION: Crunch time looms in global anti-slavery fight
As the world marks International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, we must boost efforts to end modern slavery by 2030
Syrian refugee in Sudan aims to show how refugees can make a difference
Syrian refugee Salam Kanoush says he wants to prove that refugees can bring about change and has devoted his time to helping other refugees and people in need
Storms, coronavirus and drought spread hunger to millions in Central America
Rural areas of Guatemala and Honduras see steep rise in numbers affected by severe food shortages as COVID-19 hits incomes
OPINION: African women are leading community responses to COVID-19 crisis
From providing meals to hygiene promotion and mask-making, grassroots groups working on climate, conflict and other issues are crafting local responses to the pandemic
Roberts slams Australian sports for failing to curb homophobia
Studies show most lesbian, gay and bi athletes are still unwilling to reveal their sexuality to team mates
Vietnam says recent typhoons caused 192 deaths, $1.3 bln damages
Nine typhoons have wiped out crops and damaged the homes of hundreds of thousands people
Japan Nike ad on bullying, racism sparks hot online response
The commercial with the slogan 'Keep Moving: Yourself, the Future' shows teen girls bullied in school over their race or other differences
Children head to diamond mines in pandemic-hit Central African Republic
Lockdown school closures fuel sharp rise in the number of children working at diamond mines in the war-torn country, researchers say
New Zealand declares climate emergency, promises carbon neutral govt by 2025
To make the public sector carbon-neutral by 2025, government agencies will have to measure and report their emissions and offset any they cannot cut
UK court rules against trans clinic over treatment for children
The judge ruled that it was 'highly unlikely' that a child of 13 or under would be capable of giving consent for puberty blocking drugs