For the last 40 years, a conflict has simmered over the resource-rich lands of the Western Sahara. Since Morocco invaded in 1975, an estimated 165,000 Sahrawi people have been displaced, most living in Algeria. Where Is Western Sahara? Western Sahara is a region sitting on the Atlantic coast, just south of Morocco and north of […]
In Southern Africa, Lesotho has a population of 2.3 million people. In Lesotho, women make up a majority of the garment industry, making them key to the economy. However, they face unequal access to workplace opportunities and receive lower, unequal wages, despite Lesotho’s constitution declaring equal pay. These significant differences in what women receive compared […]
Since the introduction of the Policy on Higher Education 2030, higher education in Cambodia has made significant progress, especially in enrollment percentage. However, due to access issues for the rural poor and women, it is uncertain whether they will achieve their 2030 goals across the whole population. The Khmer government and local organizations have therefore […]
Aid is a quintessential piece of economic development and growth, specifically in places like Africa, a continent with some of the most significant challenges to furthering economic growth and development. Lesotho is a lower-middle-income country with a population of 2.3 million, which is projected to increase by 29% by 2050. This is consistent with lower-income […]
The consequences of malaria have recently continued to affect the lives of families across Rwanda. According to the World Food Programme (WFP) poverty affects 27.4% of Rwanda’s population. Being sick with this life-threatening disease can result in lost income due to absence from work, which is detrimental, as Rwandan’s household savings are essential to spend […]
Disability and poverty in Jordan are closely related challenges. According to a 2023 Humanity & Inclusion brief, close to 11.2% of Jordan’s population has a disability or functional impairment. This report also states that about 35% of Jordan’s population lives in poverty. At the same time, Social Protection legally covers 28.5% of people with disabilities, […]
Peru is currently ranked 77th in education worldwide and, in recent years, has seen major improvements in its higher education system. Here are a few worth noting: The 2014 University Law In 2014, Peru enacted the University Law, bringing much improvement to Peru’s tertiary education system, requiring universities to go through evaluations to prove basic […]
Celebrities may be known for blockbuster films, hit songs or championship titles, but many also use their influence to improve the lives of children around the world. Through advocacy, fundraising and visits to communities facing hardship, UNICEF celebrity ambassadors help bring global attention to issues such as poverty, conflict, education and health care. UNICEF launched […]
For millions of Indian students, education can shape future employment and economic opportunity. This is especially true for students taking the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG), the national entrance examination for undergraduate medical education in India. In 2026, concerns surrounding a NEET paper leak became part of a wider movement of youth activism in India, as […]
One challenge facing fledgling democracies is maintaining social order via a stable, incorruptible government. Ghana is a prime example of a young democracy encountering this problem today. Shortly after gaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, Ghana adopted its constitution to form a republic. Despite coups and protests, Ghana has been able to preserve […]
