Poverty is an ongoing issue in Malawi with more than 70% of people living under the international poverty line. A vast majority of Malawians are living on less than $2.50 per day, resulting in 13 million struggling to achieve economic security. Women are at an increased disadvantage due to social norms, creating an even bigger […]
On October 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica. A few days earlier, several American news outlets visited the country to report on the developing situation firsthand. The events sparked fear across different countries but also ignited aid from these sources. In addition, Jamaicans united in the aftermath rather than being in isolation. Here is […]
With nine out of 10 Syrian refugees in Lebanon unable to meet their basic needs, eight out of 10 Palestinian refugees in Lebanon living in poverty and almost a million citizens internally displaced, sweeping international aid cuts in 2025 threaten to plunge hundreds of thousands deeper into destitution. The U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reports a […]
Montenegro has made steady progress on gender equality, however, women continue to earn less than men across most sectors of the economy. Structural habits in employment, social expectations and inequalities within the labor market reflect the gender wage gap in Montenegro, resulting in higher poverty risks for women. A 2021 report from the International Labor […]
For the last 10 years, renewable energy in Slovakia has changed from a developing goal to a national priority. A decade ago, this small Central European nation relied on imported fossil fuels to sustain its economy and power supply. Today, sustainable energy has become the cornerstone of economic and environmental growth. Supported by the European […]
Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa with a population of more than 23 million, has long faced deep-rooted gender inequalities. The women of Burkina Faso, who make up roughly half of the population, have historically faced significant disparities in education and economic opportunity. These barriers have limited their ability to meet essential reproductive health […]
Portugal’s journey since the turn of the millennium presents a paradox: a nation celebrated for progressive social policies that simultaneously grapples with deep-seated fragilities in the rule of law in Portugal. While landmark reforms have advanced human rights, systemic issues like corruption, entrenched social inequality and political instability continue to challenge public trust and the […]
HIV is a communicable disease that attacks the human immune system. It destroys CD4 cells, otherwise known as white blood cells. As time goes on, it weakens the immune system. As a result, it causes opportunistic infections such as fungal infections, tuberculosis and some cancers. Many patients do not feel symptoms of HIV for a […]
In 2015, all U.N. member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The agenda revolved around commitment to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a call to action for all developed and developing countries to commit to a unified approach to ending poverty and other global deprivations, with the U.N. Secretary General presenting annual SDG […]
In October 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared that the Maldives had become the first country in the world to accomplish ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. As a nation, the Maldives has demonstrated a dedication to targeted, all-encompassing health care, providing a blueprint for the rest of […]
