BUCHAREST, Romania – Roma in Central and Southeast Europe have no economic, political or social role. Discrimination against Roma increases the likelihood of poverty and higher unemployment. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reported in its 2011 data that 90% […]
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Homophobia in Africa: Anglo-European Roots?
KAMPALA, Uganda— The rhetoric against gay rights in the U.S. has softened in recent years in stark contrast...
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U.N. Addresses Slavery in Mauritania
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania–In today’s world, many people think of slavery as a thing of the past. In the...
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Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Threatens Transparency
WASHINGTON — After nearly a decade in the works, the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) is on the brink...
Technology & Solutions
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Urban Farming in Iowa Brings Produce from Farm to Table
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Those able to distinguish Iowa from Idaho and Ohio on a map are likely...
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How ICT Reduces Poverty in Nigeria
KADUNA, Nigeria – Poverty amid plenty is the greatest challenge facing Africa, or more specifically,...
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The Cost of Sending the Mars Rover Over a Hill
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Scientists at NASA are contemplating how best to navigate the most recent...
Business & New Markets
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Eko Atlantic Development Project Tells Lies in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria— Some developmental dreams have devastating impacts, as Eko Atlantic in Lagos...
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Africa’s Natural Resources in the Cycle of Poverty
ATLANTA — Africa still remains one of the poorest regions in the world despite massive reserves...
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Auto Industry Drives Mexico’s Middle Class
GUANAJUATO, Mexico — Over the last few decades, stories of emigration, drug cartels and low-skill...
- Consumer Culture of Bottled Water
- Arab Investors Eye African Agriculture
- Countries Aim to Legalize Marijuana to Boost Their Economies
Politics
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Obama Holds Talks With Israeli Prime Minister
WASHINGTON, D.C.– United States President Barack Obama met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
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U.S. House Votes to Support Ukrainian Citizens
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Before a week of the worst violence Ukraine has seen since its independence...
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Mazie Hirono: 1st Asian American Woman in U.S. Senate
HONOLULU, Hawaii- Mazie Hirono, the newest Senator for the state of Hawaii, is a Democrat who places...
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- Senate Introduces Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2014
Global Health
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Wash Hands To Save Lives
PORTLAND, Oregon — “Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning to Work.” Sprinkled throughout...
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Strengthening Traditional Medicine in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as: “the...
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Hospital in Haiti Improving More Than Just Health
MIREBALAIS, Haiti – In March of 2013, the University Hospital in Mirebalais, a gleaming white...
- Zimbabwe Maternal Mortality Rate Increases
- First Polio Case Seen in Kabul Since 2001
- Global C-Section Gap
Education
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Pakistan Ghost Schools Make Education Non-Existent
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan— Pakistan’s education system is facing an eerie enemy, in the rising phenomenon...
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Universal Education Hindered by Transportation Obstacles
WESTFORD, Massachusetts- Walking uphill both ways in the snow for two hours to get to school seems...
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Nonprofits in Nepal Fight Poverty with Financial Education
KATHMANDU, Nepal- Since Muhammas Yunus established Grameen Bank in Bangladesh in 1974, the use...
- Educating Nigeria’s Nomads Through Radio
- Connect to Learn Initiative Launches in Ethiopia
- China’s Inaccessible Education
The Good News
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Three Rags-to-Riches American Presidents who Grew Up Poor
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Massachusetts- Perceptions of disconnect between politicians and the general...
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RHO Appleseed School in Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia- “We had two classes together sophomore year of high school. […] We found enjoyment...
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The Joy of Play: Refugees Use Creativity to Cope
SANTA ANA, California — Some of the most difficult aspects of being a refugee can be the...
- Hong Kong Leader Promises More Aid
- 4 Reasons To Notice Landesa
- Blanche Nicolson and Hansel Fight for Learning Disabled
Spotted
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Michael Douglas: Humanitarian Award and Efforts
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico- Michael Douglas has already enjoyed a successful year, as he recently...
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Caitlin Crosby: Unlocking Hope for Homeless
LOS ANGELES– As a successful actress and singer-songwriter busy with touring and recording, it...
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Profile: Stephen Colbert
NEW YORK- The Colbert Report has been running on Comedy Central since 2005. It was originally a...
- Danny Glover’s Best “Weapon” is His Advocacy
- European DJ Avicii Helps Feed America?
- Top 9 Celebrities for Social Justice