As Sudan’s conflict continues, women and girls face growing threats to their safety, healthcare and education, while local women work to protect their communities. 

In September 2026, students in France took to the streets to protest lackluster schooling conditions, sparking a nationwide movement.

From climate protests to human rights movements, young activists are finding new ways to challenge authority, mobilize communities and make their voices heard.

Child labor has fallen globally, but conflict, poverty, climate shocks and school disruption are making it harder to keep children out of work in the places carrying the heaviest burden.

The death of Saltanat Nukenova sparked nationwide attention and legal reform, but Kazakhstan is facing a crucial question: Do stronger laws translate into real protection for women? 

From family-run yurt camps to felt-making workshops, locally led tourism is bringing income to rural Kyrgyzstan while connecting travelers with traditions communities are working to sustain.

A man emulating Patrice Lumumba remained frozen in the crowd during 2026 World Cup matches, honoring Congo's independence leader. 

As Myanmar’s military restricts access to sanitary pads, women face rising prices, health risks and increased stigma.

In climate-vulnerable communities across the Global South, disasters can push girls out of school and into adult responsibilities long before they are ready.

In the Chalan Beel region of Bangladesh, monsoon storms have pushed students out of traditional classrooms and onto floating schools.  

In 2026, many global youth protests have gained traction on social media, but what exactly are Gen Z’s demands?

Across multiple Asian countries, young men and women are increasingly diverging in their views on gender roles, equality and relationships.