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  • Freedom of expression
    • Our view
      Quality media deserve appreciation because only they enable people to form and express informed opinions
    • Egypt
      Egypt’s regime severely restricts freedom of expression, forcing media to toe its line
    • Human rights
      Hugh Williamson of Human Rights Watch assesses the state of press freedom in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
    • Media
      How DW Akademie is supporting the freedom of expression at the local level
    • Press freedom
      Press freedom in Ghana is taking a step backwards, as journalists are being prosecuted under the criminal code
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  • Green recovery
    • Our view
      Only international cooperation can deliver global green recovery
    • Debt problems
      According to multilateral institution, financial stress has increased at all levels due to coronavirus pandemic
    • German policymaking
      Svenja Schulze, Germany’s new federal minister for economic cooperation and development, has told D+C/E+Z what her priorities are
    • Ukraine war
      Ukraine war may mean hunger for millions of people. Therefore, experts demand financial support for poorer countries’ grain purchases
    • Coherent policymaking
      In least-developed countries, community resilience depends on eco-system resilience
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  • Covid-19 diary
    • Used clothing
      Expert explains why exporting used clothing from Germany to Africa is not unethical
    • DBL Group
      Automation will have multiple implications, positive and negative – for example people will have better training so their opportunities improve
    • Health care
      Sub-Saharan healthcare systems tend to be weak, but vaccinations help to make people’s lives safer
    • Debt problems
      According to multilateral institution, financial stress has increased at all levels due to coronavirus pandemic
    • Bangladesh
      Labour activist Nazma Akter assesses developments in Bangladesh’s textiles factories
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  • Empower women
    • Our view
      Gender justice concerns not only women, but society in general
    • Gender justice
      Gender justice depends on women’s self-confidence, and public policy can make a difference
    • Gender justice
      Africa needs more women in positions of leadership, and that will require socio-cultural change
    • Reproductive health
      Legislators in Buenos Aires allow pregnant women to choose whether they want a baby or not
    • Women’s empowerment
      As in many developing countries, masses of women are slaving away in Nigeria’s informal sector
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  • Forced displacement
    • Our view
      Prosperous nations must stop shying away from the huge challenge of drafting better policies for migration and flight
    • Refugees
      The Arab world is upset that refugees are treated differently in the EU according to skin colour and religion
    • Polish border crisis
      Migration researcher calls for humane border controls
    • Internal displacement
      Multidimensional Lake Chad crisis has multiple impacts on Nigeria
    • The Sahel
      Sahel countries, known mainly for many problems, must do their best to get a demographic dividend
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  • Indispensable ecosystem services
    • Our point of view
      Determined international action on biodiversity is needed – and largely missing
    • Rural life
      Agricultural biodiversity has been neglected far too long, for instance in Malawi
    • Global environment
      Humanity’s food security depends on biodiversity and ecosystem services
    • Agriculture and biodiversity
      Protecting food security, biodiversity and climate requires new mindset everywhere
    • Ocean life
      Humanity depends on maritime resources and must exploit them sustainably
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  • Children's rights
    • Our view
      Children's rights are violated worldwide – poverty is often the reason
    • Children’s rights
      Burundi’s legal safety net for children remains full of holes
    • Social media
      Teenagers around the world use the internet for self-exploration
    • Female genital mutilation
      The organisation Forward for Women assists women in Germany and Senegal who have been affected by female genital mutilation
    • Child labour
      In view of wide-spread poverty, child labour is still far too common in Bangladesh
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  • Digital trends
    • Our view
      Digital transformation of society and the economy requires government regulation
    • Social media
      Teenagers around the world use the internet for self-exploration
    • Gaming industry
      A game-design pioneer in Ghana tells about the challenges and constraints of his work
    • E-commerce
      The Nigerian e-commerce platform Jumia has been making a difference in consumers’ lives for nine years
    • Cyberspace
      The US and China are locked in a battle for dominance in cyberspace
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  • Divisive racism
    • Our view
      Racism persists because marginalised communities are largely excluded from positions of leadership
    • Prejudice
      Mexico’s ideology of mestizaje, or racial mixing, obscures ingrained racism
    • Sinti and Roma
      Racism and antiziganism are deeply rooted in European societies
    • Identity politics
      Kenya is stuck in tribalism, and calls for national unity are all too often manipulative
    • Skin-whitening products
      The trade in skin-whitening creams is a sign of internalised racist ideas of beauty
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  • Risks in daily life
    • Our view
      Resilience depends more on strong institutions than on purchasing power
    • Health care
      Sub-Saharan healthcare systems tend to be weak, but vaccinations help to make people’s lives safer
    • Fire hazards
      Poor enforcement of building codes, inadequate zoning controls and deficient infrastructure add up to significant fire hazards in Nepal
    • Gated communities
      For the privileged few, gated communities provide a refuge from violent crime in Brazil
    • Informal sector
      Informal workers deserve to be shielded from shocks such as sickness and unemployment
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