Matt Bellamy of Muse calls for more female politicians to save the Earth
According to the frontman of Muse Matt Bellamy the planet could be saved from environmental catastrophe only if it was ruled by more female leaders.
Hillary Clinton. Don’t vote for me because I’m a woman
Hillary Clinton, born in 1947, is a veritable powerhouse in American politics. Following her husband Bill Clinton’s presidency she became the only first lady to win a public office seat when she was elected Senator in 2001. She was also Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013. Tweet riguardo #ImWithHer A clean energy
St. Vincent designs the first electric guitar for women
The first electric guitar designed for the female body by musician St. Vincent is lighter and more practical than a standard electric guitar.
Teenage girls who eat lots of fruit and veg protect themselves from breast cancer
A study published in the Pediatrics journal reveals that eating food rich in fibres during the teenage years reduces the odds of developing breast cancer when adult.
Communities are abandoning female genital cutting. And Africa hears them loud and clear
The 6th of February is the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. 140 million women and girls principally in the Middle East and Africa have undergone the practice, which is deeply rooted in local customs. The eradication of female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting (FGC) –
Angel Mutoni. People think I’m not Rwandese because I do hip hop, but I’m out to change that
Angel Mutoni has been addicted to music since childhood. So much so that she decided to turn her passion into a career in 2011, mixing a variety of genres such as soul, RnB and hip hop. Once a shy little girl, Angel grew up to be a talented and passionate artist with a confidence that
Jane Goodall. Going vegetarian is a wonderful choice
Jane Goodall has become an icon. She brought her calm and great experience to the Paris Climate Conference, for the protection of forests.
Those who fight for the climate have no choices: it’s a matter of survival
It’s not possible to prevent people from fighting for the climate. Naomi Klein talked at the Climate Action Zone, Paris. Here’s what she said.
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. Women are better able to look beyond themselves
The global climate agreement being discussed in Paris should keep the focus on gender equality, in terms of participation and recognition of the role women play in fostering changes. This is what hass been asked by the United Nations through its Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). The day dedicated
Naomi Klein and her documentary on climate change
Earlier in 2015, the Canadian writer and journalist Naomi Klein has published a book that became a manifesto on climate change and capitalism, entitled This Changes Everything. She starts with the basic assumption that without a radical change in the way world population lives, produces and manages its economic activities, there is no way to avoid environmental destruction.