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New Zealand is up in arms over Maori rights bill
In the Spotlight Thousands of New Zealanders have taken to the streets over the bill
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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US says Israel must up Gaza aid or risk arms halt
Speed Read The Biden administration has provided a 30-day ultimatum to the country
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The state of sex work legalization around the world
In Depth The world's oldest profession has come a long way, but some say it is not enough
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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LGBTQ+ rights in Iraq: how morality laws ramped up
The Explainer Same-sex relationships and gender reassignment surgery are now criminalised in latest attack on targeted community
By The Week UK Published
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'Humanitarian islands': how will Israel's plan for Rafah civilians work?
Today's Big Question Designated zones in central Gaza to provide temporary housing, food and water for more than a million displaced Palestinians
By The Week UK Published
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The Taliban's ongoing attack on women's rights
In depth The group has sparked humanitarian concerns
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Israel says Gaza split in two in 'significant stage' of war against Hamas
Speed Read Troops expected to enter Gaza City within 48 hours as US secretary of state continues 'diplomatic shuttle'
By The Week UK Published
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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, The Week UK 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, The Week UK Published
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