Black children in England & Wales four times likelier to be strip searched
Following the high-profile case of Child Q, a new report by the children’s commissioner finds a shocking disparity with white counterparts in the year 2023. Child Q, a young 15-year-old black schoolgirl, was unjustifiably and falsely accused of possessing cannabis, then strip searched at school while on her period...
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South Korean activists win climate case against their government
A judge has ruled South Korea’s current climate goals as ‘unconstitutional,’ securing a landmark victory for young environmental activists who launched the case. The first-of-its-kind case in South Asia could set a precedent for other nations in the region. Climate cases are popping up all over the world, but today’s...
Can AI help determine when extreme weather is caused by climate change?
Heatwaves are becoming increasingly normal around the world, but not all of them are climate anomalies. Now, researchers have developed new low-cost AI system to help us understand the extent to which the climate crisis is to blame. It’s an undeniable fact that our planet is heating up, despite...
New bill in Iraq is setting stage for legalizing child marriage
The new draft law in Iraq could allow Muslim girls to marry as young as nine. If you met a 9-year-old girl, the first question you’d likely ask is, ‘How is school going?’ In Iraq, however, the lives of young girls may soon be upended by a new bill. Following...
Olympic medallist Vinesh Phogat’s inspirational fight for justice
In the world of sports, heroes are often defined by their medals. Challenging this notion is Vinesh Phogat, the Indian wrestler whose relentless fight against systemic injustice on her journey to the Paris Olympics has encouraged us to reconsider who we identify as sporting icons. Vinesh Phogat’s journey to...
Taylor Swift’s food bank donations make huge impact
During her 18-months-long Eras tour, the singer has helped fund hundreds of thousands of meals to feed the growing number of Europeans and Americans struggling with rising costs of living. It’s not often that Taylor Swift makes headlines for something positive. During the last few years alone, the mega-star has been...
The life expectancy of marginalised communities in India is declining
A recent study has uncovered the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the country’s most vulnerable. It shows stark disparities in the decline of life expectancy across social groups, gender, and age – evidence of how the pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities nationwide.
Though the pandemic left an indelible mark on societies across the globe, nowhere has its impact on inequality been more evident than in India.
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Exploring Kamala Harris’s focus on environmental equity for POC
As the 2024 election heats up, Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is taking a strong stance on environmental justice, pledging to address environmental racism affecting people of color. After Joe Biden’s shocking withdrawal from the 2024 US elections, Vice President Kamala Harris rose to the challenge and became the Democratic party’s nominee. Within 24 hours of her candidacy, she set a record by raising $81 million, the highest single-day fundraising total...
Violence against women on UK trains is rising
The number of sexual offences have jumped 50% in the past two years. According to the British Transport Police Authority, violence crimes against women and girls on the transport network have risen by 20% in the past year, and 50% in the past two years. Sexual offences alone have increased by 10%, while reports of sexual harassment have more than doubled to 1,908 incidents. The rise in these cases is...
Anxiety grips rural India amid worsening mental health crisis
According to a comprehensive new report, almost half of rural India is suffering from anxiety, drawing attention to the challenges faced by these communities. In rural India, a silent crisis threatens the wellbeing of millions. This issue has been highlighted by a recent study titled ‘The State of Healthcare in Rural India Report 2024’, which was conducted by Transform Rural India (TRI) and its initiative, Development Intelligence...
