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Society USA

30. September 2021

A First: Black Woman Heads Major Environment Organization

For the first time in its history, Greenpeace USA is led by a Black woman, and the issues the new leader plans on tackling go far beyond climate as she links healthcare and voting rights to racial justice.

Society Africa

29. September 2021

Historic Resolution Puts a Stop to Ritualistic Killings

The end has begun for ritualistic killings across Africa - a witchcraft-related tradition that targets the most vulnerable - thanks to a unanimously approved United Nations resolution proposed by Kenya.

Society Malaysia

27. September 2021

These Mamas Can Now Pass Their Nationality to Their Overseas Kids

Malaysian mothers have gained a massive win when the country’s high court ruled to give them the right to pass their citizenship to their children born overseas, a decision that is beneficial to kids and mothers alike.

Animals The World

25. September 2021

Consumers Have Spoken: Don’t Cage the Hens!

For a few years now, the cage-free movement in gaining momentum, particularly due to public concern for animal welfare and wealthier consumers, leading to a change in the free-range egg production market in many parts of the world.

Society Mexico

25. September 2021

No More Racism: This Monument Is Dedicated to Indigenous Women

By replacing its Christopher Columbus statue with one of an Indigenous woman, Mexico City honors Mexico’s roots, history and culture whilst standing against racism and colonialism.

Society India

22. September 2021

Clean Water for Everyone in the Country? Challenge Accepted!

As part of India’s mission to ensure water supply for every rural household by 2024, around 51 million homes have gained access to drinkable tap water over the last two years.

Society Mexico

21. September 2021

Women in Politics: This Country Is All About Gender Parity!

Mexican women made a giant leap forward since the country became the very first to enshrine in its constitution gender parity in all political races, and the most recent governors’ election has proven to help women shatter political glass ceilings.

Society Bangladesh

19. September 2021

Women Can Be Leaders Too, Says This Gender Equality Program

The Gender Equality and Returns program is paving the way for women to assume leadership roles in Bangladesh, educating and helping them to pursue a fairer, more just workplace.

Society China

18. September 2021

New School Rules: Less Exams, Less Pressure

China’s exam-oriented system is going through a huge change: six- and seven-year-olds will no longer have written exams, helping take off a major load of pressure for both students and their parents.

Society USA

14. September 2021

“Former Inmates Have a Right to Vote,” Decides Court in Historic Ruling

North Carolina, United States has become the first southern state to grant former inmates their right to vote, a ruling which aims at redressing the state’s racist origins of its “felon disenfranchisement” law.