The United Nations (U.N.) has called upon global finance ministers to provide a debt-poverty pause for impoverished countries. It has emphasized the need for funding to go toward social programs that will help reduce poverty, rather than toward repaying debts. A Global Poverty Crisis The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that the COVID-19 […]
In Nigeria, an extremely small percentage of the population have their own bank accounts. Women face limited economic prospects, as Nigeria presently faces a significant gender pay gap and a lapse in financial inclusion. Only 35% of women and 55% of men have access to financial services. Addressing these issues requires a concentrated effort, but with […]
As a nation comprising around 80 islands in the South Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu is a fascinating place. The capital city, Port Vila, is also the economic and commercial center of the nation and lies on the island of Efate. Vanuatu’s population, currently just under 320,000, is growing rather quickly with an average rate of 2.4% per […]
Refugees who fled to Germany from mostly Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Albania, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kosovo, Eritrea and Iran, received a total of 25,952 Chromebooks, from 50 different grant organizations between 2015 and 2017. These grant organizations were supported through Project Reconnect which received funding from Google’s $5.3 million dollar grant and support from the Google Engineering […]
Luxembourg may be known as one of the wealthiest European countries, but it is still struggling with child poverty. This is an issue that the country is working to address. Here’s some information about child poverty in Luxembourg. The Current Child Poverty Situation in Luxembourg Luxembourg boasts of having the highest average wage in the […]
Over the past year, El Salvador has undergone a significant transformation from being known as the homicide capital of the world. The country was once plagued by the MS-13 and 18th Street gangs, whose activities forced residents to abide by their rules. Homicides and extortion payments to these gangs were common for decades. However, in […]
Monaco immediately brings to mind extravagant casinos, roaring race cars and lavish yachts. This impression is a correctly informed one as the GDP per capita in the nation is $234,317, making it one of the wealthiest countries in the world. With almost 68% of the population consisting of foreigners taking up residence in the country, […]
Burkina Faso, the “land of honest men,” is a West African country with a population of 22.1 million. It is one of the poorest 10 countries in the world. As a result of terrorism, internal conflict has internally displaced almost 2 million people, and the U.N. estimates that nearly 5 million Burkinabes need humanitarian aid. Doctors Without […]
At the 2000 Olympics, Cathy Freeman ran once more around the track, after winning gold in the Women’s 400 m, draped in the Australian and Aboriginal flags — a historic moment for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Cathy Freeman’s legacy is a notable and influential athletic career, breaking barriers for Australian women and Indigenous peoples. Since […]
Human trafficking is a grave issue that affects millions of women worldwide. It involves the illegal trade of women for various purposes, including forced labor, sexual exploitation and slavery. This crime thrives on the vulnerability of women, often targeting those from marginalized backgrounds or communities. Trafficked women experience unimaginable abuse and violation of their basic […]
