There are an estimated 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the world’s oceans. With single-use bags found even in the depths of the Mariana trench, the deepest sea floor, no place is untouched by our inorganic waste. Plastic is an enormous threat to marine mammals,...

March 8, 2021 marks 110 years since the first International Women’s Day celebration, which is now a global event recognized by the United Nations since 1975. This year the United Nations has chosen the theme, Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a...

Amid the unprecedented crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, faced with long hours quarantined at home, many people have added a furry friend to their family. As a result, dog and cat adoption rates have skyrocketed across the world, leaving many adoption...

The coronavirus pandemic has become an amplifier of the structural racism that exists in the United States. In an age when anyone can reach mass audiences through social media, evidence of unequal treatment and racial bias toward the Black community abounds. Guided by...

Globally, at least 1 billion people are affected by vision impairment. The World Health Organization estimates 80% of these cases are treatable and, if addressed at an early stage, largely preventable. The prevalence of vision impairment is four times higher in low...

In Japan, the concept of family is deeply rooted in cultural tradition. A heightened sense of loyalty pervades Japanese culture, where individuals are committed to prioritizing their family’s interest and bear the responsibility of their actions having a direct impact...

Across the globe, women and girls play a dominant role in areas such as health, sanitation, and caregiving for the young and elderly, work that has become known as the “care economy” and is largely unpaid and undervalued. The care economy is the backbone of the global...

Historically, Argentina is known for having one of Latin America’s strongest economies, yet recent efforts to reduce national debt have resulted in an ongoing recession and led to growing poverty across the country. Today, rapid inflation contributes to increasing...

On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion, “so powerful it could be felt more than 150 miles away,” devastated Beirut, Lebanon, causing billions of dollars in damage across the city. The blast claimed over 100 lives and displaced 300,000 people in the nation’s capital....