As increasingly erratic weather fuelled by climate change ruins crops in Maharashtra, desperate farm workers are instead finding work cutting sugarcane. But many have become trapped in a cycle of debt and harsh labour conditions. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3I2yTAQ #climatechange #india
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The EU is looking to crack down on "bogus self-employment" among gig workers, with draft labour rules granting rights to pensions, paid leave, and insurance.
Can new EU rules make gig work fairer? | Context
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India is pushing locally-made technologies such as Koo and BharOS to replace big tech, but digital experts warn it could result in greater surveillance.
India push for digital sovereignty risks more online surveillance | Context
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Opinion: On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for #FGM, Nimko Ali, CEO of The Five Foundation, writes: "African women on the frontlines of the global fight to end female genital mutilation do most of the work, yet get next to none of the funding."
It costs just $14 to protect a Kenyan Girl from FGM | Context
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The #CostOfLivingCrisis is affecting Syrian refugees in Jordan, driving many to return to the refugee camps. With unemployment at 23% in the third quarter of last year, many are struggling to make ends meet.
Struggling in Jordan, Syrians choose to move to refugee camps | Context
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🗣 Opinion: As decisions about digital infrastructure go beyond technical questions, public participation in decision-making is key, writes Julia Rone of Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy. #PublicParticipation #DigitalSovereignty #SustainableFuture
Pushback against energy-guzzling data centres grows | Context
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Gripped by the #PakistanEconomicCrisis, a rising number of educated young workers are leaving Pakistan for a brighter future abroad.
Young professionals flee crisis-hit Pakistan in search of jobs | Context
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Meet Eric Wong. Milk tea is a popular drink in Hong Kong cafes, and Eric wants to share it with the UK. He's one of 150,000 Hong Kongers who have so far applied for a visa allowing them to move to Britain.
Milk tea maker brings new flavours to UK after Hong Kong clampdown | Context
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Hong Kong restaurateur Sam Wong saw business boom during the city's democracy protests, but struggled due to coronavirus curbs.
Hong Kong pro-democracy restaurateur sets up shop in the UK | Context
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Farmer Yu-wing Wong took a leap of faith when he moved his family to Britain. With no plans in place, he found opportunities in the sun and soil of a south London suburb, co-founding AuLaw Organic Farm UK to promote urban farming.
'Freedom': Famous Hong Kong farmer puts down new roots in UK | Context
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