Cambodia is seen as a heaven for paedophiles and sex tourists

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South Africa’s white minority has lost its political dominance, but is still privileged in terms of wealth and opportunity

The World Health Organization considers homosexuality as normal behaviour

The anti-democratic legacy of Spanish and US colonialism in the Philippines

Pakistan shows why comprehensive sex education would improve young people’s lives

Mexico’s ideology of mestizaje, or racial mixing, obscures ingrained racism

For too long, sub-Saharan governments have seen farming as something poor villagers do to feed themselves and their families.

The movie “The Hate U Give” addresses racism in today’s society in an entertaining way

High fertility correlates with poverty – and compounds it

Taxes and fiscal policies play a crucial role in development financing. While there are viable ideas for introducing a global wealth tax, the biggest obstacles to its implementation are geopolitical.

The transatlantic slave trade had a devastating impact on Africa and affects the continent to this day. The fact that the Arab slave trade also took a terrible toll on millions of Africans is often overlooked.

Industrialised countries are disposing of large volumes of their waste in poorer countries. The consequences are disastrous

Divorce is still a taboo in Pakistan. Divorced women are ostracised. Social pressure drives them into depression, loneliness and even suicide. More psychological support services and destigmatisation are needed.

In Africa, political rhetoric, dubious health claims and geopolitical interests fuel the spread of misinformation. Africa Check regularly exposes lies and works to (re)build media literacy to hold those in power accountable with facts.

After being trafficked into sex work, women are often trapped in slavery-like conditions in a foreign country

Homelessness is a considerable problem in Brazil. Very young children are affected too, and their rights are massively violated

A union for informal workers – how does that work? For more than 50 years, women in India have been supporting each other. Their latest challenge: climate change.

Labour law, social security, informal employment and migration: key facts and figures on labour and employment.

The lives of young women in Nepal are determined by traditions and taboos, even though the constitution guarantees them equal rights