Why unfair tax treaties hold back developing countries
Developed countries need to review their tax treaties with developing countries to prioritise the fight against poverty
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Vulnerable and exploited: 7 things we learned about migrant labour in palm oil
Many leave dire situations to work in oil palm plantations hoping for a better future, but they are vulnerable to deception and poor working conditions
Read moreThe French hip-hop stars fighting the far right
In the face of terrorism and Islamophobia, French-language rap is having a political reawakening
Read moreRipples of a revolution: what will Bernie Sanders’ supporters do next?
Young people who have been energized by the Democratic candidate’s campaign are getting inspired to stay involved in politics, whether or not he is elected
Read moreMigrant workers in US seafood industry exposed to forced labor conditions
National Guestworker Alliance study finds undocumented and H-2B visa workers are often exploited, including verbal abuse and threats of exposure to authorities
Read moreFollowers of murdered Pakistani activist say they will not be silenced
Khurram Zaki was killed for campaigning against extremists but his fellow activists plan to continue risking confrontation
Read moreScientists attempting to harvest human organs in pigs create human-pig embryo
Researchers in California have been trying to grow human organs inside pigs in attempt to tackle donor shortage
Read moreWorsening economies threaten to undo gains against poverty – ILO
UN agency urges west to focus on helping developing world create more sustainable and better paid jobs, rather than just on aid
Read more46 million people living as slaves, latest global index reveals
Walk Free Foundation, backed by Russell Crowe, names India as having highest number of slaves in the world
Read moreHow you can help victims of people traffickers to rebuild their lives
Letters: I’ve set up a crowdfunding site to gather donations to go directly to the victims to support them with their legal battle for compensation
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