What is the 4B movement?
The phenomenon is gaining traction in the US after emerging in South Korea. The 4B movement is a bold refusal. In South Korea, a country where dating violence, revenge porn, and a stubborn gender wage gap are everyday realities, women are stepping away from marriage (bihon), childbirth (bichulsan), romance (biyeonae),...
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Female gig workers in India fight for recognition
India’s first women-led gig workers’ union just orchestrated a nationwide digital strike on Diwali. The protest marked a significant milestone in the fight for labour rights across the country. The Gig and Platform Workers Union (GIPSWU) made history last week by organising India’s first-ever digital strike across eleven major cities. Participants...
Pregnant heifer deaths raise concerns over animal welfare in EU transport
The recent deaths of pregnant heifers, transported from the European Union to Turkey have heightened concerns about the welfare standards for live animal transportation. Globally, animal transport has been trending upward over the years, driven by various factors ranging from demand for animal products to changes in industry practices....
Is elitist culture dominating Russel group universities in the UK?
Following an Oxford Professor’s controversial quote on state school students reading levels, working class young people across the nation are discussing the elitist culture still prominent in the UK’s top universities. Russel group universities are the top twenty-four research universities in the UK. The self-selected association includes globally renowned establishments...
What are the Taliban doing at COP29?
The fundamentalist group is attending the summit for the first time since its violent return to power in 2021. Though objections have been raised, poverty-stricken Afghanistan is ranked as one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis and it’s for this reason that hosts in Azerbaijan extended...
Breaking down intersex variations in human biology
Recent studies indicate that intersex variations are as common as red hair, affecting approximately 1.7% of the global population. Public awareness about this facet of human biology remains limited however, highlighting the need for improved education and acceptance across the board. ‘Intersex’ is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide...
A look at the NHS Smoking, Drinking, and Drug use amongst young people survey
The newest NHS Smoking, Drinking and Drug use amongst young people in England has been published, highlighting growing trends from secondary school students in England. The NHS Smoking, Drinking, and Drug use survey amongst young people in England is monumental in highlighting the changing trends amongst secondary school students from ages 11 to 15. It covers assorted topics such as: habits, attitudes, and general wellbeing, while keeping young peoples' identities anonymous. This...
The silent crisis of obstetric violence in Indian hospitals
In maternity wards across India, a disturbing pattern of mistreatment and disrespect towards pregnant women has emerged. While government initiatives aim to promote hospital births, this raises questions about women’s safety and the quality of care in these environments. Though relatively new to India, a silent crisis of obstetric violence has been garnering significant attention since 2010. It involves women being mistreated during childbirth, facing verbal...
An Iranian female student becomes new symbol of resistance
Most Iranians have had enough of mandatory hijab enforcement. A video released on Saturday has gone viral, capturing global attention, and spotlighting the situation in Iran. As Iranian women continue to fight for their rights and autonomy — especially since the death of Mahsa Amini on September 16, 2022 — young people have taken on an increasingly active role in this wave of dissent. Amid growing tensions, a student’s protest at...
Death of Ella Kissi-Debrah leads to government settlement
As the first person to have air pollution linked to their death, Kiss-Debrah’s death marks a turning point for greener legislation. In a landmark decision, the UK government has agreed to compensate Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, mother of Ella Kissi-Debrah, who died after a fatal asthma attack in 2013. Ella’s death certificate, for the first time in British history, listed air pollution as a cause of death, an acknowledgment that has sent ripples...
