Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans are fleeing a failed economy, a lack of food, rampant crime and disease. The country's crisis is now a serious threat to its neighbours.

International Crisis Group 12 Apr 2018

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China

Seven stories from China you might have missed in March

From the Spring Festival migrations to the country's first driverless car tests to an ambitious bid to change weather systems, here's what's been happening in China recently.

David Aikman 29 Mar 2018

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Migration

Migration benefits all of us. These stories show how

The challenge set forth by the refugee crisis may seem insuperable, but some stories show that there is a beacon of hope.

Syed Munir Khasru 28 Feb 2018

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Migration

Scandinavian countries are copying Canada's approach to immigration

While Scandinavian countries are often policy-models, when it comes to immigration they've been learning from Canada.

Trygve Ugland · The Conversation 09 Feb 2018

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Migration

These artists have visualized the dreams of refugee children

Film-makers and graphic artists are helping refugee children hold on to hope.

Alex Gray 08 Feb 2018

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Migration

Dutch prisons are so empty they're being turned into homes for refugees

Thanks to plummeting crime rates, Dutch authorities have come up with new ways to use the vacant cell blocks.

Rob Smith 02 Feb 2018

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Humanitarian Action

7 issues that will shape the humanitarian agenda in 2018

Conflict, hunger and disease will affect millions again this year. Failure to adapt will lead to further global instability, major breakdowns of social and economic systems, and a failure...

Peter Maurer 23 Jan 2018

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Gender Parity

Forgotten twice: the untold story of LGBT refugees

LGBT people escaping violence, discrimination and abuse in their home countries, often find more of the same upon arrival in Europe.

Antonio Zappulla 19 Jan 2018

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Migration

Why we need a global understanding of migration

Today there are 258 million global migrants, more than ever before. But if managed properly, these mass movements can boost economic growth.

Miroslav Lajcák 16 Jan 2018

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Migration

How tech can help when children are forced to flee

Using a new prediction tool, aid organizations can now estimate how long a humanitarian crisis will last – and respond more effectively.

Helle Thorning-Schmidt 16 Jan 2018

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Germany

Germany has the most powerful passport in the world

Germany has the world's most powerful passport, according to the 2018 Henley Passport Index.

Rosie Fitzmaurice · Business Insider 12 Jan 2018

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Mental Health

Lessons from the world's cities on protecting our mental health

More and more people are migrating to urban areas, most of them young. This presents a huge opportunity to address the current crisis in mental health - here's how.

Moitreyee Sinha and Chris Underhill 11 Jan 2018