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Society USA

4. January 2021

This Organisation Helps Birdwatchers of Color

Following a racist incident involving an avid birder in the United States, an initiative aimed at shedding light on the equality issues black conservationists face kicked off on social media this summer - and it has gained a ton of success!

Society

Society USA

13. December 2020

Next Year, the Three Most Powerful Positions in Finance Will Be Held by Women

In 2021, the top three positions in global finance will be held by women, contributing to reach gender equity, shatter the glass ceiling and encourage economic empowerment of women.

Heroes

Heroes USA

17. August 2020

Come to the Studio and Learn With Me, Hollywood Star Tells Marginalized Groups

With his self-funded diversity and inclusion program called “The Group Effort Initiative”, Ryan Reynolds gives marginalized communities the chance to work on and learn from his productions, even get a foot in the door of the industry.

Society

Society Sudan

15. August 2020

If This Law Comes True, the World Will Be Much Better in Sudan

Following a 30-year old Islamist rule, Sudan undergoes wide-reaching reforms that pushes the country into a new era of equality for its population.

Society

Society Lesotho

6. August 2020

In this Country Men and Women Get the Same Money to Kick the Ball

Lesotho’s Kick4Life FC becomes the first Premier League in the world to pay equally both its men’s and women’s teams, especially after witnessing a notable rise in gender-based violence during the coronavirus pandemic.

Society

Society USA

4. August 2020

Women Build “Wall of Mothers”, Wearing Yellow Shirts in Tear Gas Clouds

A network of mothers have been setting up chapters across the United States to support the Black Lives Matter movement in a fight against racism and police violence.

Society

Society Indonesia

28. July 2020

More Women Fish Than You Think. Actually: Billions of Dollars’ Worth More

It has long been assumed that fishing is a man’s job, not a woman’s. But a new study is putting an end to this myth, showcasing the significant impact of women’s roles in fishing.

Society

Society Georgia

28. July 2020

Historic Parliamentary Law Promises More Democracy in Georgia

Georgia has taken a major leap towards democratic progress after the parliament passed a new law that will prevent any one political party from having a disproportionate amount of power.

Society

Society USA

14. July 2020

Say Hello to the US Navy’s First Black Female Fighter Pilot!

The US Navy has graduated its very first black female fighter pilot upon her completion of the Tactical Air Strike (TACAIR) aviator syllabus.

Society

Society Afghanistan

10. July 2020

Breaking Social Norms: Afghanistan Now Has Its First Modeling Agency

In Afghanistan, modeling can be a potentially life-threatening career to pursue, especially for women. But the nation’s very first fashion school is working hard to change the conservative mindset of what it is to be a model.