Society
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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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Society USAWe Had to Wait 95 Years – Now the U.S. Classics Are Free!
The new decade has brought forward thousands of once-copyrighted works from the United States, now available on the public domain after 95 years of exclusivity. This means that 1924 classics are finally free to use – without permission or fees!
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Environment UAE95,000 Pieces of Waste, a Colorful Mosaic – and a World Record
Masdar City, a sustainable urban development in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has achieved the Guinness World Record for the largest mosaic made from recycled waste. The artwork measures 1,015 square meters and contains around 90,500 items!