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How Do Stampedes Happen and How Can We Prevent Them?
A stampede, or a crowd crush, occurs when an area becomes overcrowded and unmanaged. Why are they happening and can they be prevented?
Rachel Brown
Dec 5, 20225 min read


Will Alex Jones Pay $1.5 Billion to the Sandy Hook Families?
After 10 years worth of grief, harassment and death threats, Alex Jones is ordered to pay the Sandy Hook Families over 1$ billion.
Rachel Brown
Nov 3, 20225 min read


Anti-Government Protests: What’s happening in Iran After Mahsa Amini's Murder?
Mahsa Amini was arrested by morality police in the Iranian capital of Tehran and was brutally assaulted by authorities, causing her to die.
Rachel Brown
Oct 16, 20224 min read

5 Young Leaders Leading The Way For Global Change
With each passing day, as we see all the various social struggles that people worldwide face, it becomes increasingly evident we need change
Surabhi Paraki
Aug 2, 20225 min read

10 Black Leaders Shaping the World Today - Juneteenth Special
In honor of Juneteenth, it is the perfect time to highlight and celebrate the Black leaders making a difference in the world.
Shiana Irlbeck
Jun 19, 20224 min read

Three Inspirational Non-Profits for Women Empowerment
Today, women are still facing issues domestically and internationally, but amidst this, there are also encouraging stories.
Kristiana Nitisa
Jun 12, 20224 min read

Patriarchy Through the Layers of Time - The One Common Struggle of Every Woman Around the World
Let’s start with visualizing some professions in mind: a farmer and a teacher. What did you see? Most probably a man & a woman...
Mayuri Chaudhuri
May 20, 20229 min read

School attacks in Sweden are not likely to stop as the warning signs of violence are dismissed
On Monday, 21 March, the Swedish nation was shocked to hear the news of the violent crime at a Swedish high school.
Kristiana Nitisa
Apr 6, 20224 min read


How COVID-19 Has Been Impacting Women and Girls
Women are victims of pre-existing gender inequalities, and the effects of COVID-19 amplified those inequalities for women and girls all over
Callie McNorton
Mar 15, 20223 min read

The Zimbabwe Teachers Strike 2022: An Update
The schools in Zimbabwe were closed for about six months due to COVID-19 in 2020. Since then, schools have been closed and open irregularly.
Kristiana Nitisa
Mar 12, 20223 min read

Caged for Eternity: Diving Deep into the Issue of African Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is one of the most systematically organized crimes in the African region, a cloaked form of slavery.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
Mar 3, 20227 min read


How to Support Ukraine by Donating, Learning, and Sharing the Right Information
The Russian invasion of Ukraine endangers hundreds of lives and leaves thousands of people homeless. Know how to support them here.
Kristiana Nitisa
Mar 1, 20225 min read


Russia-Ukraine Conflict Explained - On the Precipice of a Full-Scale Invasion
Currently, Ukraine is in the first stages of being invaded by the Russians, facing one the largest military armies in the world.
Kristiana Nitisa
Feb 24, 20225 min read


China's Evergrande - Big Crash Shakes World Market
China's property developer Evergrande's implosion rattles the real estate sector, as it racks over $300 Billion worth of debt.
Shipra Swaraj
Feb 8, 20226 min read


Beijing Diplomatic Boycott during the 2022 Winter Olympics - Why it matters
China finds itself in a diplomatic boycott situation as it gears up to host the 2022 edition of the Winter Olympics.
Surabhi Paraki
Jan 22, 20224 min read


The Great Tribulations of Women in Afghanistan
An analysis of the historical struggles, progress, and setbacks faced by Afghan women over the 20th and 21st centuries.
Shipra Swaraj
Dec 3, 20219 min read

Sudan Coup: The Military Coup in the Country and Citizens' Response
Sudan's military coup on October 25 threatens to undermine the country's early democratic transition, which began in 2019.
Surabhi Paraki
Nov 7, 20214 min read

Uyghur Muslims in China: A 21st Century Cultural Genocide That Must Be Stopped
The Uyghurs are currently in the limelight due to their religious repression and enforced suppression by the communist government of China.
Shipra Swaraj
Oct 17, 20215 min read

Ethiopia: Conflict in the Tigray Region Explained
A constantly escalating conflict between the federal government in Addis Ababa and the regional Tigray government has affected Ethiopians.
Surabhi Paraki
Oct 2, 20214 min read

Coup d’État in Guinea - What is Happening in this West African nation?
Coups have become a natural occurrence in Guinea when the inability to protect residents' fundamental rights has resulted.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
Sep 26, 20215 min read
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