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Civil society

Mutual understanding

More exchange in academia, the arts and sports might boost mutual understanding among Iran and the west

Catholic Church

Italian Argentinian

The new pope must do more than pray for the poor and remind the public of their plight

Working conditions

Limited union rights

Clean Clothes Campaign wants European governments to enforce transparency in the global textiles trade

Private Sector

Untapped business potential

World Bank subsidiary IFC emphasises women’s role in business

Gender

“No peace process in Afghanistan”

Women’s rights in Afghanistan

Gender

More needs to happen

India's public outrage over sexualised violence that goes unpunished

Men as agents of change

Role model

Outdated male stereotypes are hampering gender equality in South Africa

Labour relations

Distorted ­perception

German media's distorted idea of garments production in Bangladesh

Comment

Bishops versus majority

Catholic church opposes reproductive health bill in the Philippines

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Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.