Morocco, the empowerment of Berber women starts from a rose
A project aimed to rediscover the importance of roses in Morocco created an opportunity for development and women’s empowerment, and repopulated a valley that would otherwise be abandoned.
What happened in Orlando, stage to one of the USA’s deadliest mass shooting
Why did Omar Mateen kill 50 people in a gay club in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday night? Is ISIS behind the attack? Many questions remain unanswered: find out what we know, here.
No rhinos were killed in Nepal in the past two years. Here’s how it happened
Over 730 days have passed since the last rhino was killed in Nepal. Let’s discover the secrets of the country that set an example for the whole world.
Cyclus, 100 bikes for a hundred Indian girls
Arjowiggins Graphic, a leader company in recycled paper, and Childfund Alliance have launcehd an initiative to donate a hundred bikes to the same number of Indian girls.
23 April is World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day aims to promote literature and publishing, as well as protect intellectual property through copyright.
Thailand’s solar queen paves the way for photovoltaics in Southeast Asia
The photovoltaic revolution in Thailand was sparked by a woman, named the solar queen. And now the country is the Southeast leader in the field.
Communities are abandoning female genital cutting. And Africa hears them loud and clear
The Senegal-based NGO Tostan helps African communities empower themselves by renouncing harmful traditions such as female genital cutting and child marriage.
Hip hop for hope with Poppin’ Chris. Helping street kids dance their way to change
We speak to Chris Hirwa, known as Poppin’ Chris, the Rwandese hip hop dancer who uses his art to improve the lives of orphans and street kids.
Angel Mutoni. People think I’m not Rwandese because I do hip hop, but I’m out to change that
We speak to Angel Mutoni, a young Rwandese who raps to show young girls, especially in her country, that you can think big and achieve your dreams.
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. Women are better able to look beyond themselves
What does link women and climate change? Why do women play a key role? Here’s the interview with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director.