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Education, Gender and Work
Disabled LGBT+ young people face a battle just to be taken seriously
"Seeing sexuality or gender as a phase is not new. But for [many] young people, it comes as a result of misconceptions about their disability, sexuality and their age."
Global Economic Imbalances
What the UK tells us about the link between poverty and well-being
In England, the difference in life expectancy between the most and least deprived areas is around nine years for men and seven for women.
United States
Why fewer people are going back to prison in the US
A change in approach to rehabilitation is working in the US, with research showing the number of people going back to prison has dropped by almost 25%.
Education, Gender and Work
Sex and gender both shape your health in different ways
The definition of gender is changing.
Education, Gender and Work
For LGBT people, life can be full of small daily struggles
A new survey in the UK shows how many LGBT people still feel uncomfortable.
European Union
What matters most to young Europeans?
Human rights and peace are the most important social issues for young Europeans, according to a survey of more than 6,000 of them across seven EU countries.
Social Innovation
The British government has pledged to end gay conversion therapy
Following a major survey, Prime Minister Theresa May has released a 75 step plan to eradicate the practice and address injustices in the LGBT community.
Migration
How family separation affects the brain, according to a neuroscientist and migrant
With the world's eyes on immigration in the US, Carlos Ponce discusses the psychological effects that forced separation can have on children.
Migration
What do Western Europeans think about immigration and religion?
Immigration is a hot topic in European politics.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Supermarket supply chains are driving poverty and inequality. We can do better
In a cruel paradox, many of the people who produce our food go without enough to eat themselves. Supermarkets must rewrite the rules of how value is created and shared.
United States
Most Americans oppose policy of separating immigrant children from their parents, new poll shows
U.S. President Donald Trump told Republican lawmakers on Tuesday he would back either of the immigration bills making their way through the House of Representatives.
Migration
This Syrian national has been trapped at Kuala Lumpur airport for 3 months
The desperate tweets of a Syrian man trapped in Kuala Lumpur airport are underscoring how displaced people are using technology to ensure their voice is heard.
Migration
1% of the world's population are now refugees
Global peace has declined for the fourth year in a row contributing to an increase in displaced and stateless people.
Latin America
Latin America has become an unlikely leader in LGBTI rights
South American countries are accelerating their LGBTI policies.
Human Rights
This is the state of LGBTI rights around the world in 2018
While several countries still battle stigmatization and persecution, here are some of the ways LGBTI rights have inched forward this year.