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In December 2025, Australia introduced a social media ban for people under the age of 16. Julia Bairstow (MAGOV26) explores the political implications… More...

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Julia Mongiat Bezerra (MAGEN39) explores the effects of political polarization on sex education teachers in São Paulo. More...

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Renushi Ubeyratna (MAP20) invites readers to complicate how we understand women’s agency and empowerment. More...

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In December 2025, Australia introduced a social media ban for people under the age of 16. Julia Bairstow (MAGOV26) explores the political implications… More...

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Explore Joanna Kerr's path to working development and her years of striving for gender equality, environmental protection and Indigenous rights. More...

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Read about Esther's journey into working in development and her personal reflections after completing the first MA in Governance and Development at I… More...

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Mina is on a mission to decolonize development with her organisation Human Research Consultancy. She shares her inspiration and journey as a social en… More...

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