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'I'm obviously father's daughter. I’m doing what he was doing in a way, with my own flavour.' 
A powerful earthquake has struck western Afghanistan as the nation reels from another disaster at a time of deep economic crisis. Roya Musawi reports.
An intersectional and coordinated response is needed to implement policies successfully, say experts.
At SXSW Sydney, a conference focused on optimistic visions of the future across tech, startups, culture and more, Teach Us Consent founder Chanel Contos, Movember expert Dr. Zac Seidler and human rights advocate and "Not One More Niki" co-founder Tarang Chawla unpacked masculinity.
We have the ability to hold two truths at once. Try, for your Jewish friends, for your Palestinian friends, to do so.
This week, Australia heads to the polls to vote in a referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Sounds great, right? Except that the job advertisement says the positions are unpaid. How can the government get things halfway right by recognising that lived experience matters enough to shape what they do, but not value it enough to pay it?
Afghan reporter Roya Musawi reflects on the state of women's rights in Afghanistan.
In the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, a network of 20,000 kite makers struggle to make ends meet. Here, independent journalist Ritwika Mitra goes behind the scenes to explore their day-to-day experiences.  

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