When we think of religion, we might first picture the most well-known faiths like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism or Judaism. But religion is far more diverse than just a few global names. In fact, there are thousands of religions around the world – some with millions of followers, and others with only a handful of believers.
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Not all suffering is visible – some children endure in silence, unnoticed and unheard. Around one in ten children in the UK are affected by neglect, which is the most common form of child abuse.
I thought I knew what was good for me, but as I transitioned to real life, I had to strive for balance rather than excellence.
Britain is leading the charge in ecommerce – but at the expense of the high street.
By Rosa Silverman
Below are some telephone numbers, email addresses and websites of agencies or charities that can offer support or advice if you, or someone you know, needs it.
UN announces plan to tackle phenomenon as survey finds people worry particularly about impact on elections.
By Jon Henley Europe correspondent
We all want to live in a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The European Convention on Human Rights helps us towards this dream. Here’s how.
This report provides statistics on abortions recorded in England and Wales from January to June 2022. The data in this report should be treated as provisional and revised finalised figures will be published in the annual abortion publication.
A majority across 29 countries believe abortion should be legal in at least most cases.
We all know that plastic lasts for a long time. A lightweight, cheap, easily manufacturable material, plastic is a super material when it comes to making things. While the longevity of plastic can be seen as a benefit when making products, what happens to that plastic when we no longer need it?
Sentencing of stepfather of Jacob Crouch for boy’s murder is latest case from first year of Covid-19.
By Jessica Murray, Midlands correspondent
The supreme court’s decision has created a two-tiered class of US citizenship: one for men and one for women. It is a generational tragedy.
By Moira Donegan
An article from The Conversation.
By Emma Milne, Associate Professor in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Durham University
Labour MP criticises ‘chilling’ effect of legislation amid anger at sentence for termination outside time limit.
By Ben Quinn
Lola Tulloch and Tulla Robinson explore their feelings about toxic friendships and what it means to have close friends.
By Lola Tulloch and Tulla Robinson
Adoption might be the choice for you if you don’t want to bring up the baby yourself, and you don’t want an abortion.
Sir Brian Souter’s comments about disability abortion are tragic but true.
By Lynn Murray
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