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Society Japan

20. May 2021

It’s Pink, It’s Fuzzy, and It’s Here to Fight Corona!

In Japan where mascots are a part of the culture, a new one is now dedicated solely to help citizens curb the spread of COVID-19, and acts as a visible reminder to practice sanitary precautions through the streets of Tokyo.

Society

Society USA

12. May 2021

Sex Workers and Trafficking Survivors Should Not Be Punished, Decide Authorities

Manhattan becomes the fourth borough in New York City, United States, to stop prosecuting prostitution and unlicensed massage, helping sex workers and trafficking survivors to feel less stigmatized.

Society

Society India

11. May 2021

Crowdfund Raises Millions for Cemetery Workers

A COVID-19 crowdfunding initiative has been set up to ease the burden of crematorium workers in India, providing food, water and sanitary equipment to those who chant prayers to release the souls of the deceased.

Society

Society Canada

8. April 2021

Numbers Don’t Lie: Poverty and Income Inequality Are Going Down

Canada's progressive government policies are effectively complementing its mission of achieving better income equality, and, according to Statistics Canada, the country's poverty rate is expected to be halved within a decade.

Environment

Environment South Africa

12. March 2021

Two Women Create Jobs and Eco-Art to Save Polluted River

As part of their desire to tackle water pollution, two women are teaming up to restore one of the most polluted rivers in Johannesburg, South Africa, and hope that the model they create will be used to save other rivers in the country.

Health

Health El Salvador

11. March 2021

This Country Is Now Malaria-Free – a Regional First!

Following years of commitment and hard work from government, organizations and communities alike, El Salvador become the first Central American country to be officially malaria-free.

Health

Health USA

5. March 2021

Corona: Volunteers Offer Help to Get People Vaccinated

A group of volunteers living in Boston, United States, are dedicating some of their time to take appointments for people who want to get a corona vaccine shot but were defeated by the difficult, long and arduous task.

Heroes

Heroes New Zealand

1. March 2021

150 People Hold Hands in Two-Day Effort to Save Whales

It took two days and a lot of efforts, but a group of volunteers created a human chain and were able to successfully refloat a pod of long-finned pilot whales that were stranded at the top of New Zealand’s South Island.

Society

Society Australia

28. February 2021

Major Drop in ALL Crime Rates in the Land Down Under

Crime rate in Australia saw a steady increase for some three decades. But since 2001, the tables have turned and the country has been looking at a sharp decline in all categories of crime.

Environment

Environment Mozambique

24. February 2021

This Law Protects Marine Life AND Empowers Fishermen

Mozambique has sanctioned a new fisheries law that not only grants protection to marine species such as whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins, but also empowers fishing communities.