HIV/AIDS has been the subject of international health efforts for decades as millions of people worldwide have struggled to find consistent and adequate treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) African region is currently the most affected area, with 25.7 million people living with HIV. This is about 68% of the world’s HIV-positive population. Further, sub-Saharan […]
SDG 7, both in Brazil and around the world, has the goal of ensuring everyone has access to sustainable and affordable energy. This means not only providing essential services but also safeguarding the planet that 7.8 billion people and 8.7 million species call home for generations to come. The United Nations (UN) hopes to achieve […]
In the last three years, children moving through migration routes in Latin America and the Caribbean have reached a record-breaking number. Not only has the number increased, but the age range of these children has gotten even younger. The child migration journeys in Latin America and the Caribbean pose various challenges. Comparing the Numbers The […]
According to the World Economic Forum, worldwide, nations are approaching gender parity. Their 2023 report found that gender inequality is lessening in the 146 countries examined. Currently, these countries’ gender inequality gap is 68.4% closed, a 0.3 percent increase from the year prior. The State of Kuwait showed significant progress towards closing the gender wage […]
With more than 90% of Syria living in extreme poverty, it is no surprise that access to menstrual products is now deemed as a luxury in the country. 12 years ago, incessant corruption, sectarian bias directed towards Alawites, bribery and bureaucracy among others threw Syria into war. The effect involves everything from hunger and anxiety […]
Even in high-income countries like Austria, women struggle to afford sanitary products during menstruation. This issue is commonly known as period poverty. Due to widespread protests in the EU, some European countries like Austria lowered the tax on tampons and other sanitary products. Despite the progress in tackling period poverty in Austria, the problem persists […]
In July 2012, Farida Afridi, 25, died after being shot on her way to work in the Taliban bastion of Peshawar, Pakistan. Eleven years later, the organization she co-founded, Society for Appraisal & Women Empowerment in Rural Areas (SAWERA), continues to provide skills-based training for women and girls in her honor. Farida courageously advocated for […]
The HIV/AIDS issue in Lebanon began in 1984 with the first recorded AIDS case. Over the years, the number of cases has gradually increased. In 2017, there were 2,200 reported cases of HIV/AIDS. While Lebanon is not among the countries with the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence, individuals living with HIV still face significant challenges. To address this […]
Angola is one of the largest countries in Southern Africa and is home to an estimated 33 million people. Its large population requires a robust health service to tackle issues such as high levels of HIV/AIDS infections in the region. However, a civil war lasting until 2002 has piled pressure on Angola’s struggling health service […]
The Dominican Republic is home to the oldest university in Latin America, the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo—UASD). While UASD offers free education through government funding, there are numerous other universities and institutes across the country. Enrollment in higher education programs in the Dominican Republic continues to increase steadily. The […]
