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WORLD LESSON PLANS 
In-depth lesson
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| What Is Hamas? |  |
| In light of the escalated violence in Gaza, the media are constantly referring to Hamas. But who exactly makes up Hamas, what are its origins, where does it operate and who are its leaders? |  |
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| Aid Community Facing Challenges in Helping Abused Syrian Women, Girls |  |
| As Syrian refugees continue to pour out of the country, aid agencies are boosting their efforts to help women and girls who have experienced abuse. |  |
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| Pakistanis Stand with Malala |  |
| Arooj recently wrote about the Pakistani public's reaction to Malala's shooting, and the widespread backlash against the Taliban and their interpretation of Islamic law. |
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| What is the Russian Punk Rocker Trial Really About? |  |
| The trial of three women in a feminist punk rock band named Pussy Riot has captured the attention of the world.Eugenia from Youth Journalism International wants other young people to understand what's at stake, and why they should care. |
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