Indonesia Faces New Protests
On August 25, protests sprung up throughout Indonesia after reports were released detailing increased salaries for parliament members, at a time when many Indonesians face adversity and poverty.
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Haiti’s Political Crisis and State of Underdevelopment
. The politicians in question, Joseph Lambert and Youri Latortue, are accused by both the U.S. and Canada of enabling, endorsing, and protecting the powerful Haitian gangs that have been terrorizing the region for an extended period.
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As the Global Population Reaches 8 Billion, What Does That Mean for Food Security?
The dangers of a rapidly increasing world population amidst a consistent decline in the Earth’s natural environment cannot be understated as humanity progresses further into the 21st century.
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New Zealand Announces Initiative to Make Sanitary Products Free in Schools
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on February 18 that starting this June, all New Zealand schools will provide free sanitary products to tackle period poverty across the country, reports Reuters. “Period poverty” refers to the poor accessibility to pads or tampons that can negatively impact education, health, and employment, according to The New York Times.
Read MoreMother Teresa’s Canonization Prompts Praise and Controversy
Unlike the canonizations of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, Mother Teresa’s sainthood was not met with universal praise.
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