Women
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SocietySociety Sierra Leone
Investing in the Future, by Investing in Education
West African country Sierra Leone has decided to invest a quarter of its budget on education for all children, as it is perceived as the key to the nation’s development and prosperity - and since 2018, more than a million kids have found their way to…
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Health
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Heroes
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Society
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SocietySociety Spain
All Workers Should Have the Same Rights, Decides This Country
Spain has decided to grant domestic workers the same labor and social security rights as any other employees, adopting a law that aligns with international labor standards to ensure better wages and protect the health and safety of the members of this sector.
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Society
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HealthHealth USA
This Small Device Can Test Birth Defects Early On
A group of researchers affiliated with Columbia University in New York, United States, have developed a method to quickly identify extra or missing chromosomes in a cost-effective way, helping women better understand their reproductive mishaps and make more informed decisions.
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Society
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SocietySociety India
Young Girls Are Now Encouraged to Stay in School Here
Eager to correct the dropout rate among school-going girls, the Indian government has put in place measures to promote girls’ education. Recent data shows that over the last four years, a decline in the dropout rate occurred, the sharpest being at the secondary level with a…
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Society