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A school-age child entering a classroom while adults work nearby, representing the transition away from child labour.

Explained

Child Labour: Why It Persists and What Ending It Requires

Child labour affects nearly 138 million children. Learn why it persists and how education, social protection and decent work can reduce it.

14 Sep 2026 · 14 min read

R K Narayan in Mysore, the inspiration behind the fictional world of Malgudi

India

R. K. Narayan: Malgudi, Modern India and Ordinary Life

R. K. Narayan created Malgudi and transformed ordinary Indian life into enduring fiction through humour, irony and understated storytelling.

14 Sep 2026 · 17 min read

Discarded edible food and kitchen scraps being separated for waste collection.

Explained

What Is Food Waste? Causes, Impacts and Why Prevention Matters

Food waste exceeds 1 billion tonnes globally. Learn its causes, environmental impact, difference from food loss and why prevention matters most.

14 Sep 2026 · 14 min read

Midlife woman discussing menopause symptoms and long-term health with a clinician

Science & Health

Menopause: Symptoms, Treatment and Long-Term Health

Menopause is a gradual transition that can affect periods, sleep, mood, vaginal health, bones and cardiovascular risk. Learn what treatment can help.

14 Sep 2026 · 11 min read

Children playing and learning safely in a community environment with supportive adults nearby.

Explained

Right to Childhood: Protection, Development and Growing Autonomy

The right to childhood protects time for development, education, play, identity and safety while allowing autonomy to grow with a child's capacities.

14 Sep 2026 · 16 min read

Person organising leftovers and fresh food in a refrigerator to prevent food waste.

Explained

How to Reduce Food Waste at Home and Across the Food System

Learn how to reduce food waste at home, in shops and across supply chains by preventing surplus, improving storage and redistributing edible food.

14 Sep 2026 · 14 min read

Adult tracking menstrual symptoms before discussing them with a healthcare professional

Science & Health

Menstrual Cycle: What Is Normal and When Changes Matter

The menstrual cycle naturally varies, but heavy bleeding, severe pain, missed periods or major changes in your usual pattern can need medical evaluation.

14 Sep 2026 · 13 min read

Students with different backgrounds and learning needs participating together in a public classroom.

Explained

Education for All: Access, Learning and Inclusion

Education for all requires access, completion, meaningful learning and inclusion so poverty, disability or geography do not determine who can learn.

14 Sep 2026 · 16 min read

Rainfed and irrigated agricultural fields illustrating different sources of water used to produce food.

Explained

Water Footprint of Food: Why Location and Scarcity Matter

The water footprint of food reveals hidden water use, but volume alone can mislead. Location, scarcity, season and water source determine the real impact.

14 Sep 2026 · 13 min read

Professional reviewing skills and recent work to stay relevant as job requirements change

Explained

How to Stay Relevant in a Changing Job Market

How to stay relevant in a changing job market starts with tracking changing tasks, updating useful skills and building evidence that you can apply them.

14 Sep 2026 · 11 min read

Children learning and expressing their views in a safe community setting with supportive adults.

Explained

Why Child Rights Matter: Protection, Dignity and Participation

Child rights protect dignity, development, safety and participation while ensuring children gain greater autonomy as their capacities grow.

14 Sep 2026 · 16 min read

Woman discussing preventive health and life-stage concerns with a clinician

Science & Health

Women’s Health: Prevention, Risks and Care Across Life

Women’s health includes cardiovascular, reproductive, mental, bone and metabolic health, with preventive needs changing across every stage of life.

14 Sep 2026 · 12 min read