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Traditional Gender Roles in South Korea Maintain Inequality

September 15, 2025

As South Korean women suffer under the inequality facilitated by traditional gender stereotypes, many call for change through feminist movements and passionate demands for political reform. 

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In Education and Empowerment, Asia, South Korea, News and Social Action Tags Asia, South Korea, Women and Girls

Tourism Surges in El Salvador

September 15, 2025

El Salvador is rewriting its rocky past to rebrand as a popular tourist destination.

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In El Salvador, South America, Travel Inspiration Tags South America, El Salvador, Travel

Misinformation Is a Global Threat to Elections

September 15, 2025

Facts and information behind modern elections face an escalating threat in the digital age.

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In Global, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Global, International Affairs

The Colorful Culture of Mexican Folk Arts

September 9, 2025

For thousands of years, unique folk art has held a significant place in Mexican culture, defining not only the country’s complex history but also its proud national identity. 

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In Art Food & Culture, Mexico, North America, World and Travel Tags Arts and Culture, Mexico, North America

Copenhagen Helps Travelers Make Positive Impact

September 9, 2025

CopenPay is a traveler rewards program designed to encourage sustainability to reduce the environmental impact of tourism in Denmark's capital.

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In Denmark, Europe, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Denmark, Europe, Travel

7 Interesting Animals You Can Find in the Amazon Rainforest

September 9, 2025

The Amazon Rainforest is a place of environmental diversity and hidden danger, where rare species face growing threats that make their protection critical for both biodiversity and the planet’s future.

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In Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, South America Tags South America, Environment

7 Sustainable Clothing Brands for the Ethical Shopper

September 8, 2025

Meet the brands proving that looking good and doing good can go hand in hand.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Global Tags Global, Sustainability

The Searching Mothers of Mexico: Fighting for the Disappeared

September 4, 2025

Mothers in Mexico search for their missing children with little to no help from authorities, risking their lives against the oppressors: cartels.

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In Human Rights, Mexico, News and Social Action, North America Tags Human Rights, Mexico, North America

The History Behind Japan’s Women-only Trains

September 2, 2025

With the need to address transit safety and security, these pink-labeled train cars are Japan’s solution.

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In Asia, Education and Empowerment, Japan, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Japan, Women and Girls

Climate Change and Australian Surf Culture

September 2, 2025

With Australian surf spots under threat from climate change, opportunities arise for civilian activism.

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In Australia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Oceania Tags Australia, Climate Change, Oceania

Famine and Water Shortage Amid Yemen Crisis

September 2, 2025

Magnifying crises already facing the country, political struggles between Houthi rebels and foreign countries, including Israel, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, contribute to Yemen’s rapid devastation. 

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In Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Water, Yemen, Asia Tags Asia, Yemen, Water

African Union Advocates a Fix to the World Map

August 27, 2025

The African Union’s endorsement of the “Correct the Map” campaign marks a boost for a cause that’s determined to fix the distortions of our current world map

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In Africa, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags Africa, International Affairs

U.N. Warns of Rising Sexual Violence in War as Aid Declines

August 26, 2025

Envoy Pramilla Patten warns that prioritizing military funding over survivor aid is an act of gender-based violence itself, reinforcing a global cycle of sexism.

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In Africa, Human Rights, News and Social Action Tags Human Rights, Africa

Horse Trekking along the Kyrgyz Silk Road

August 25, 2025

Visiting the caravan stopover Tash Rabat and the nearby glacial lake Chatyr-Kul can be demanding, but it is worth the journey to trek along the Silk Road on horseback.

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In Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Asia, kyrgyzstan, Travel

6 Matriarchal Societies Around the World

August 25, 2025

In stark contrast to male-dominated structures that found the majority of the world’s civilizations, several matriarchies continue to thrive, with women, rather than men, at the head of society. 

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In Global, Education and Empowerment, News and Social Action Tags Global, Women and Girls

The Swiss City Where People Swim to Work

August 25, 2025

In Bern, Switzerland, locals float downstream to commute to work during the summertime.

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In Europe, Switzerland, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Europe, Switzerland, Travel

The Politicization of Water

August 25, 2025

Global water crises are often worsened and perpetuated by strategic political maneuvers. 

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In Environment and Sustainability, Global, News and Social Action Tags Global, Water

How Women in Turkey Stitch Resistance Into Fabric

August 25, 2025

Across Turkey, textile art bridges cultural heritage with feminist activism in the face of authoritarianism.

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In Asia, Human Rights, Europe, News and Social Action, Turkey Tags Turkey, Asia, Europe, Activism

Ecotourism in Bhutan

August 19, 2025

Ecotourism policies in Bhutan promote sustainable travel and protect the beauty of its diverse landscapes and natural environment.

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In Asia, Bhutan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Bhutan, Travel, Asia

10 Must-See Sites in Lahore, Pakistan

August 19, 2025

Explore this guide to Lahore, Pakistan, and understand the history behind the major sites of one of South Asia’s most culturally rich cities.

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In Asia, Pakistan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Asia, pakistan, Travel
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