Rachel Brown
How Do Stampedes Happen and How Can We Prevent Them?
A stampede, or a crowd crush, occurs when an area becomes overcrowded and unmanaged. Why are they happening and can they be prevented?
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Rachel Brown
- Nov 3, 2022
- 5 min
Will Alex Jones Pay $1.5 Billion to the Sandy Hook Families?
After 10 years worth of grief, harassment and death threats, Alex Jones is ordered to pay the Sandy Hook Families over 1$ billion.
Rachel Brown
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Anti-Government Protests: What’s happening in Iran After Mahsa Amini's Murder?
Mahsa Amini was arrested by morality police in the Iranian capital of Tehran and was brutally assaulted by authorities, causing her to die.
Surabhi Paraki
- Aug 2, 2022
- 5 min
5 Young Leaders Leading The Way For Global Change
With each passing day, as we see all the various social struggles that people worldwide face, it becomes increasingly evident we need change
Shiana Irlbeck
- Jun 19, 2022
- 4 min
10 Black Leaders Shaping the World Today - Juneteenth Special
In honor of Juneteenth, it is the perfect time to highlight and celebrate the Black leaders making a difference in the world.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Jun 12, 2022
- 4 min
Three Inspirational Non-Profits for Women Empowerment
Today, women are still facing issues domestically and internationally, but amidst this, there are also encouraging stories.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
- May 19, 2022
- 9 min
Patriarchy Through the Layers of Time - The One Common Struggle of Every Woman Around the World
Let’s start with visualizing some professions in mind: a farmer and a teacher. What did you see? Most probably a man & a woman...
Kristiana Nitisa
- Apr 5, 2022
- 4 min
School attacks in Sweden are not likely to stop as the warning signs of violence are dismissed
On Monday, 21 March, the Swedish nation was shocked to hear the news of the violent crime at a Swedish high school.
Callie McNorton
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
How COVID-19 Has Been Impacting Women and Girls
Women are victims of pre-existing gender inequalities, and the effects of COVID-19 amplified those inequalities for women and girls all over
Kristiana Nitisa
- Mar 12, 2022
- 3 min
The Zimbabwe Teachers Strike 2022: An Update
The schools in Zimbabwe were closed for about six months due to COVID-19 in 2020. Since then, schools have been closed and open irregularly.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
- Mar 3, 2022
- 7 min
Caged for Eternity: Diving Deep into the Issue of African Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is one of the most systematically organized crimes in the African region, a cloaked form of slavery.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Mar 1, 2022
- 5 min
How to Support Ukraine by Donating, Learning, and Sharing the Right Information
The Russian invasion of Ukraine endangers hundreds of lives and leaves thousands of people homeless. Know how to support them here.
Kristiana Nitisa
- Feb 24, 2022
- 5 min
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Explained - On the Precipice of a Full-Scale Invasion
Currently, Ukraine is in the first stages of being invaded by the Russians, facing one the largest military armies in the world.
Shipra Swaraj
- Feb 8, 2022
- 6 min
China's Evergrande - Big Crash Shakes World Market
China's property developer Evergrande's implosion rattles the real estate sector, as it racks over $300 Billion worth of debt.
Surabhi Paraki
- Jan 22, 2022
- 4 min
Beijing Diplomatic Boycott during the 2022 Winter Olympics - Why it matters
China finds itself in a diplomatic boycott situation as it gears up to host the 2022 edition of the Winter Olympics.
Shipra Swaraj
- Dec 3, 2021
- 9 min
The Great Tribulations of Women in Afghanistan
An analysis of the historical struggles, progress, and setbacks faced by Afghan women over the 20th and 21st centuries.
Surabhi Paraki
- Nov 7, 2021
- 4 min
Sudan Coup: The Military Coup in the Country and Citizens' Response
Sudan's military coup on October 25 threatens to undermine the country's early democratic transition, which began in 2019.
Shipra Swaraj
- Oct 17, 2021
- 5 min
Uyghur Muslims in China: A 21st Century Cultural Genocide That Must Be Stopped
The Uyghurs are currently in the limelight due to their religious repression and enforced suppression by the communist government of China.
Surabhi Paraki
- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
Ethiopia: Conflict in the Tigray Region Explained
A constantly escalating conflict between the federal government in Addis Ababa and the regional Tigray government has affected Ethiopians.
Mayuri Chaudhuri
- Sep 26, 2021
- 5 min
Coup d’État in Guinea - What is Happening in this West African nation?
Coups have become a natural occurrence in Guinea when the inability to protect residents' fundamental rights has resulted.
The results for the IYOPS x Craft & Slate Design Grant 2022/23 is out now!
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