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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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‘Leaders must charm and show empathy’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Will Russia be kicked off the UN Human Rights Council?
Today's Big Question US and Britain pushing for Moscow to be expelled after slaughter of Ukrainian civilians
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Brittney Griner is suddenly ensnared in a geopolitical chess game’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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How Covid-19 set back the battle against child labour
In Depth After two decades of progress, 2021 saw increase in number of children working globally
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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The arguments for and against boycotting sporting events
Pros and Cons Protesters say regimes are ‘sportswashing’ but others argue that shunning tournaments is ineffective
By The Week Staff Published
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The CIA tortured this man. Americans should hear what he has to say.
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By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Ben Roberts-Smith: the decorated Australian soldier accused of killing ‘helpless Afghans’
Why Everyone’s Talking About The former special forces corporal is suing newspapers for defamation in case that renews spotlight on alleged military abuses
By The Week Staff Published
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What women can and can’t do in Saudi Arabia
In Depth Restrictive regulations remain despite social reforms giving women long fought for rights
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The U.S. and Afghan women are skeptical of the Taliban's newly professed tolerance
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By Peter Weber Published
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What is gender terrorism?
feature Pakistani activists call for action on country’s high rate of gender-based violence
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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