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Technology South Korea

15. December 2021

Here Is the First Real City in the Virtual World

South Korea’s capital will deploy its “Metaverse Seoul” project on New Year’s Eve, and plans on having a communal and virtual space for citizens and tourists alike ready by 2026.

Health

Health USA

12. December 2021

Plan to Eradicate HIV by 2030 Takes Shape

The president of the United States unveiled its AIDs strategy to eradicate HIV for good on its territory by 2030, a plan that banks on financing research, addressing social issues linked to the epidemic, and improving access to treatment to all.

Environment

Environment USA

30. October 2021

Only Electric Buses to Ride Through This City by 2035

As part of New York’s efforts to become an emission-free American state, the Big Apple’s entire fleet of school buses will have to be fully electric by September 1, 2035.

Society

Society Indonesia

25. October 2021

“Unity in Diversity”: A Prime Example of Good Governance

The archipelagos of Indonesia is thriving under the effective leadership of its President who is showing inclusivity, vision, compassion and business flair, making him a model of good governance.

Society

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

Society Zambia

9. September 2021

Peaceful Elections Set an Example for This Country’s Neighbors

The recent win of the opposition party in Zambia serves as a prime example of democratic and peaceful elections for other African countries to follow should they wish to move away from authoritarianism.

Society

Society USA

13. June 2021

Asylum Seekers No Longer Forced to “Wait Outside”

South Americans who seek asylum in the United States no longer need to go back and "Remain in Mexico" while their claim is being reviewed, a decision hailed as a major victory from migrant rights advocates.

Society

Society UK

23. May 2021

Marriage Certificates Will Finally Include Mothers’ Names, Too

From now on, as part of the reforms to the marriage registration system in England and Wales, the name of mothers will appear on marriage certificates, a decision which corrects a historic anomaly in the United Kingdom.

Environment

Environment Canada

10. March 2021

Power to the People: Coal Mining Restrictions Are NOT Going Anywhere!

No matter how quiet lawmakers in Alberta, Canada, thought they were when they revoked a policy on coal mining, tens of thousands of Albertans came together to make sure the government reversed its decision - and so it did!

Society

Society Egypt

28. January 2021

More Women Than Ever Elected to This Country’s Parliament

Once ranked low on the global gender equality scale, Egypt makes a considerable leap by electing 89 women as members of the upcoming parliament, the highest number in the country’s history.