Nature and Biodiversity
Cities are planting more trees to fight climate change and improve healthy living
To promote healthy living and fend off climate change, big cities are increasingly turning to the power of nature.
Alex Whiting
Alex Whiting joined the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s editorial team in July 2005, focusing on conflicts and humanitarian crises, women's rights and corruption
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Health and Healthcare Systems
10 things to know about malaria
A look at malaria - the regions worst affected, those that are most vulnerable, and the efforts being made to eradicate it.
Civil Society
These are key milestones in the fight against modern slavery
To coincide with the launch of the 2016 Global Slavery Index, here's a timeline of key events in the fight against modern slavery this century.
Malaria: can we eliminate it?
The British government and Bill Gates have pledged to invest some $4.3 bln over the next five years to help fight malaria. Here are some facts about the disease.
Education and Skills
This country has more than half of children out of school
Nearly one in four children growing up in conflict zones are missing out on education, UNICEF said.
Industries in Depth
What is threatening the global battle against malaria?
Experts are warning that multi-drug resistant malaria could spread from South East Asia to other parts of the world.
Economic Growth
Men with moustaches outnumber women in top US academic medical jobs
Economic Growth
How can we end modern day slavery?
Sustainable Development
How do we stop violence against children?
Geographies in Depth
Which country hosts the most refugees?
Economic Growth
The economic impact of child abuse
How can we beat mosquito insecticide resistance?
Why the world needs more operations
Could pandemic insurance help prevent disease outbreaks?
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion