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Society Kenya630 Scientists Train Three Years to Help Women Farmers in Africa
Half of Africa’s farmers are women, yet they have limited resources on tackling climate change. But a new initiative will train 630 scientists to focus on meeting the needs of female farmers in adapting to climate impacts.
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Society HaitiTen Years Back a Big Earthquake Hit Haiti and Brought Disaster, But Culture Survived
This month marks ten years since Haiti’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake, devastating the lives of millions of Haitians. But their deeply rooted culture and history has inspired and led to international efforts to save heritage.
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Society Saudi ArabiaAt Work the World Gets Better and Better for Women (Especially in Saudi Arabia)
The World Bank has published a report showing a global improvement in women’s rights at work since 2017. And Saudi Arabia showed the biggest improvement of all – bettering women’s rights in mobility, sexual harassment and retirement age.
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Society CambodiaWalk Fast, Laugh out Loud, and Don’t “Serve” Husbands, Cambodian Vlogger Tells Women
A vlogger in Cambodia is stepping up against domestic abuse and violence against women: using her voice and her popular vlog “A Dose of Cath”, Catherine Harry tackles gender taboos that challenge the conservative nation.
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Society USAAfter Decades in Limbo, U.S. Grants Path to Citizenship to Thousands of Liberian Refugees
After living in the United States with temporary residency for decades, around 4,000 Liberians finally have the chance to become citizens – thanks to a provision discreetly inserted into a defense policy bill.
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