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Arts-based methods helped Afghan refugee youth in Iran express their hopes and struggles

Arts-based approaches effectively capture the complex and layered experiences of displaced young people, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The research is published in the Journal of Community & Applied Social […]

Recidivism rate for female sex offenders remains low

Women commit far fewer sexual offenses than men, and their risk of reoffending after returning to the community is also much lower.This post was originally published on this site

First ‘Bible map’ published 500 years ago still influences how we think about borders, study suggests

The first Bible to feature a map of the Holy Land was published 500 years ago in 1525. The map was initially printed the wrong way round—showing the Mediterranean to the East—but its inclusion set […]

Research calls for ‘sportswashing’ rethink amid FIFA Peace Prize rumors

As global attention turns to rumors that FIFA may award a new “Peace Prize” to US President Donald Trump later next month, new research has argued that public debates about politics and sport need far […]

Incorrect reporting of Australian Bureau of Statistics data found leading to false claims of mass migration problem

Widely circulated claims of out-of-control mass immigration in Australia are false and misleading and stem from the incorrect reporting of tourism and travel data that has nothing to do with migration, according to a major […]

Study highlights rise of ‘authoritarian peacemaking’ and its implications for Ukraine

As Donald Trump’s White House places huge pressure on Ukraine to sign a peace deal, a team of experts has published a new study examining what they describe as a worldwide shift toward “authoritarian peacemaking”—a […]

Social media research tool can lower political temperature—it could also lead to more user control over algorithms

A new tool shows it is possible to turn down the partisan rancor in an X feed—without removing political posts and without the direct cooperation of the platform.This post was originally published on this site

A tale of two Europes: Model shows uneven progress toward sustainable development goals

European Union countries are progressing toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but not at the same pace.This post was originally published on this site

Gender imbalance hinders equitable environmental governance, say UN scientists

Inclusive representation is fundamental to equitable and effective environmental governance, particularly in addressing the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation, the three focus areas of the well-known Rio Conventions.This post was […]

Encouraging young people to vote requires understanding why they don’t

Around the world, political institutions are under threat and democracy hangs in the balance. Deepening political divisions, political apathy and the rise of opportunistic populist leaders have all contributed to widespread democratic backsliding and a […]