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    The Crisis for Sri Lankan Children Is a Cautionary Tale for SouthAsia

    More reports are already emerging of an increase in abuse, exploitation and violence against children due to the mounting economic pressure. There are already...
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    2022 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report: Repurpose Subsidies to Reduce Rising Hunger

    The report projects that if current trends continue, nearly 670 million people or eight per cent of the world population will still be undernourished...
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    Violence, Unsafe Water ‘World’s Biggest Risks’, Says Global Survey

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    War in Ukraine Triggers New International Non-Alignment Trend

    The rivalry between the United States and China – a growing trading partner and investor in numerous developing nations – fuels the distancing demonstrated...
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    Nepal Staring at Imminent Double-Digit Inflation

    Inflation has taken over Nepali life and is hitting a major segment of lower-income families for whom basic necessities are becoming unaffordable. It is...
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    Falling Labour Share Highlights High Income Inequality in India

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    Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Requires ‘Immediate Global Attention’, Warn Rights Experts

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    Only 10% of Tracked Government Spending Directly Addresses Heatwaves: Report Flags Urgent Need for Dedicated Heat Finance in India

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    Historic US-Iran Deal Ends War, Reopens Hormuz Strait Amid Cautious Global Optimism and Israeli Skepticism

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