Report reveals Africa’s child labour crisis has worsened
According to the International Labour Organization and UNICEF's 2024 Global Estimates on Child Labour, about 138 million children are forced into labour all over the world, Africa accounting for 63%. The International Labour Organization report indicates that sub-Saharan Africa has 87 million of the more than 100 million child...
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Unpacking Iran’s nuclear program amidst Israel’s strikes
Israel’s recent military strikes have once again brought global attention to Iran’s nuclear program, raising concerns about regional stability and the potential for escalation. Israel has constantly found itself in the middle of the most heated conflicts in the Middle East. Adding to this roster is the recent strikes it...
Dutch government returns historical artworks looted from Nigeria
With countries increasingly reflecting on their colonial history, museums face a serious question: is it moral to keep historical artefacts that were taken in bad faith? More than 130 years after they were stolen by British troops, 119 Benin Bronzes have been repatriated by the Dutch government to their country...
What is the ‘Global March to Gaza’?
Thousands of activists from across the globe are participating in The Global March to Gaza with the goal of pressuring world leaders to end Israel’s genocidal siege on the Strip. Around the world, support for Israel’s military siege on Gaza is tanking. Though millions of people have started speaking out, activists...
UK children have seen a dramatic decline in play say experts
According to a panel of experts, children in the UK are ‘sedentary, scrolling and alone.’ The Raising the Nation Play Commission report is calling for a new strategy involving £125 million in funding. A crisis could be looming for children in the UK, at least according to a panel...
Trump shuts US border to 12 countries in sweeping immigration ban
Following the recent attack in Colorado, Trump has banned 12 countries from entering the US citing terrorist activity and strengthening national security. In yet another effort to limit immigration to the US, President Donald Trump banned 12 countries from entering the nation. This isn’t the first time he’s attempted such...
US renaming Harvey Milk navy ship causes LGBTQ+ outrage
The order to rename a Navy ship honouring gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk has sparked outrage, underscoring political tensions over LGBTQ+ representation during Pride Month. It’s only been six months since the Trump Administration took office, and we’ve witnessed an endless list of contentious decisions. Just a few days ago, the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an order for the renaming of multiple Navy ships. One of those ships was...
Meeting the grassroots movement group ‘Trans Kids Deserve Better’
Meet the grassroots campaign standing up for the rights, safety, and dignity of trans youth. ‘The NHS is not listening to trans youth. How direct do we have to be to make them understand that our blood is on their hands?’ Says Ice Bear, an anonymous protestor for Trans rights. Trans Kids Deserve Better is a grassroots movement group dedicated to protecting and empowering transgender young people. Formed in response to...
Taking stock of the Trump Musk breakup
Over the last week, a public spat has caused seemingly irreparable damage to the relationship of arguably America’s two most powerful men. Beyond dented egos, what are we dealing with here? No more octagon-side dates at the UFC for these two former chums then. As quickly as the unnerving affinity grew between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, it has ended unceremoniously and likely irreparably. But how did the Tesla boss go...
Pakistan enforces law making child marriages illegal
How much can change in just a few seconds? According to Child Marriage Data, a young girl marries somewhere in the world every three seconds. In this grim reality, Pakistan's new law banning child marriage stands out as a rare ray of light. NGOs, international and local organizations, and governments have been working together to end child marriages for years, a violence of rights that mainly targets women and young...
