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The teenager explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth The concept of teenagerhood is a relatively modern invention that quickly took centre stage in mainstream culture
By James Ashford Last updated
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What daily life in Afghanistan looks like after two years under the Taliban
In Pictures The rights of women have been severely impeded as the war-torn nation’s ‘slide into poverty’ continues
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The Geneva Conventions explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How the international community brought humanity to warfare
By Rebecca Gillie Last updated
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Inside Russia's war crimes
Speed Read Occupying forces in Ukraine are accused of horrific atrocities. Can they be held accountable?
By The Week Staff Published
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U.S. and U.K. should pay reparations for 'crimes against humanity' in Chagos Islands, says Human Rights Watch report
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By Devika Rao Published
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Why China has separated a million Tibetan children from their families
feature State-run boarding schools accused of ‘intense political indoctrination’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What’s happening in El Salvador?
feature Anti-gang crackdown has proven popular but China trade deal is causing concern
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The international problem of modern slavery
Speed Read Why does slavery still exist in modern society, and what is being done to combat it?
By Justin Klawans Published
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The dangers faced by LGBTQ people in the Middle East
Speed Read Why do so many Middle Eastern countries have anti-LGBTQ laws, and what can be done to make a change?
By Justin Klawans Published
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Qatar’s white elephant World Cup
Talking Point Tournament host facing ‘buyer’s remorse’ over ‘giant waste of money’
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record
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By Justin Klawans Published
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The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics
Speed Read The term has gained traction in recent years, but what does it really mean, and how does it affect the world's sports?
By Justin Klawans Published
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The ethics of watching the Qatar World Cup
Talking Point Run-up to the greatest show on earth has been mired in controversy over country’s poor record on LGBTQ+ and human rights
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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The crisis in Haiti, explained
Speed Read Calls for foreign intervention have mounted as the island nation's situation has deteriorated
By Justin Klawans Published
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