Exclusive – Isaias Hernandez sees climate justice as multifaceted
The Gen Z environmental educator, who goes by ‘queerbrownvegan’ on social media, is committed to guaranteeing that the links between the disparate issues feeding into our ecological emergency are well understood. We spoke to him about why centring identity, race, and indigeneity in the conversation is decidedly necessary for...
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Colombia was the deadliest country in the world for activists last year
Almost half of all human rights defenders murdered in 2022 were from the Latin American nation, accounting for 186 killings – or 46% – of the global total registered during that period. Last year was the deadliest on record for human rights activists in Colombia. According to a new report by...
Growing concern in Seychelles over heroin abuse
Heroin abuse is causing widespread concern in Seychelles. Due to high unemployment and limited opportunities for young people, drug use is on the rise. Seychelles is the least populated sovereign African country with only 99,000 citizens, half of which are below 25 years old. Despite its low population, it has the...
Cows in the UK could be given ‘methane blockers’ to cut emissions
As part of the British government’s net-zero plans, farmers will be forced to give livestock cattle feeds containing flatulence suppressants in an attempt to reduce their digestive gas. Methane is a colourless and odourless gas expelled by cattle which is approximately 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide when it...
How gang violence is upending Haitian lives
The rise of gang activity has brought the country to a halt, as locals seek homegrown ways to regain agency. A deepening political crisis is currently gripping Haiti and the international community is paying little attention. Rising gang activity has kept Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in rigid captivity. Few locals have...
Taliban closes women’s beauty parlours in Afghanistan
In the latest reduction of access to public spaces for Afghan women, one of the last remaining refuges they have left has been declared un-Islamic by the Ministry for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. In 2021, the world watched in horror as the Taliban, taking advantage of America’s...
How FIFA looks to empower African Gen Zers
African youths face several challenges when it comes to participating in sports. From lack of access, high cost of sports programs, and gender inequality, it is difficult for young people to develop their skills and reach their full potential. In Africa, millions of Gen Zers love sport and look up to successful international athletes as a motivation for success. However, the high cost of sports programs, from registration fees to...
Study reveals Europe’s dangerous ‘forever chemical hotspots’
In-depth research conducted by the Forever Pollution Project in collaboration with Le Monde and The Guardian has revealed that a massive 17,000 sites in Europe and the UK are plagued by dangerous levels of forever chemicals. We’ve heard a lot about ‘forever chemicals’ and their effects on human health in the last few years. At the moment, we know there are 4,700 different kinds of forever chemicals circulating the market. These...
Exclusive – How Jorge Alvarez is cultivating space for collective mental health reflection
We spoke with the Gen Z content creator and social impact strategist about how he’s channelling his passion for storytelling into action that empowers others, builds community, and guarantees no one has to suffer in silence again. ‘I want to create content that first and foremost personalises the conversation,’ says Jorge Alvarez. The Gen Zer, who’s committed to authentically tackling mental health stigma, is best known on TikTok,...
UN finalises the High Seas Treaty after two decades of negotiations
Last year, ocean conservationists grew worried as nations failed to sign the High Seas Treaty for the fifth time. But over the weekend, the UN achieved momentous success – it received signatures from leaders of 193 countries to protect one of the planet’s largest and most precious resources. It’s the day many were starting to believe would never come. After more than two decades of negotiating, the UN has finally reached...
