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Girls’ Education in Bulgaria Requires Much Improvement
The Republic of Bulgaria is an upper-middle-income southeastern European country on the Black Sea. In 1946, Bulgaria became a People’s Republic, with Communist domination remaining until 1990. Its population of almost 6.8 million is evenly disbursed across the country, with larger populations in the urban areas (76.7%). Education System Between ages 7 and 16, education […]
How the Media Misrepresents Bulgaria
Whenever Bulgaria is mentioned in the media, coverage is generally skewed towards poverty and corruption, depicting it as one of the EU’s most troubled members. However, a closer look at the facts and figures of life in Bulgaria proves that how the media misrepresents Bulgaria does not entirely reflect reality. Bulgaria and the EU Bulgaria […]
Top 10 Facts about Poverty in Greece
Although Greece may be known for its crystal clear blue waters, luxurious islands and fascinating ancient architecture, it is currently going through one of its greatest economic crises in Greek history. Here are the top 10 facts about poverty in Greece: Top 10 Facts about Poverty in Greece Europe measures poverty using a metric called […]
10 Facts About Poverty in Laos That Everyone Should Know
Laos, officially known as the Lao People’s Democratic, is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world by Transparency International, Laos also suffers from major poverty. To get a better understanding of the daily struggle in Laos, below are 10 facts about poverty in Laos. […]
How Credit Access in Zambia Can Boost Employment Rates
Credit access in Zambia is limited with only 38 percent of adults having some level of formal financial inclusion. While this number represents progress — as that percentage used to be a mere 23 percent — it also indicates that there is still room for development in the private and financial sector of Zambia. The […]
10 Eye-Opening Facts about Human Rights in Haiti
Located on the island of Hispaniola, Haiti is home to a population of around 11 million people and has been victim to environmental disasters and political corruption. These issues are still prevalent today and continue to affect Haitians around the country; here are 10 facts about humans rights in Haiti that everyone should know. 10 […]
Girls’ Education in Panama: A Work in Progress
In recent years, Panama has made significant progress in advancing their public education system. As of 2013, rates of literacy and primary school net enrollment for youth ages 15-24 were over 97 percent. The country — like many others in the Central American region — has worked towards elevating basic human rights for its people; […]
Road to Improvement: 10 Facts on Girls’ Education in Mexico
Girls’ education in Mexico has steadily improved over the last 50 years in terms of school accessibility, educational infrastructure and attendance rates. The opportunity to attend primary school is almost equal for girls (49 percent) and boys (51 percent) in Mexico. However, the Mexican government still faces many challenges to educational attainment for girls, with […]
Top Facts about Poverty in Spain
Spain is a simultaneous representative of both the success and the struggles of twenty-first century Europe. The Spanish economy was hit particularly hard by the 2008 recession that sent shockwaves throughout global markets. As a result, Spain, along with Greece and Italy, has often been cited as an example of the straining of Eurozone economics. […]
