Focus on Feminism: North Korea
North Korea officially recognized the equality of women and men in 1945, but their notion of true equality has not progressed much since that time.
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Focus on Feminism: Brazil
Despite the high levels of gender-based violence in Brazil, gender equality has been prevalent in the fight for social justice.
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Focus on Feminism: The United States
Feminist superheroes have flown over the house of the patriarchy and raised the female flag, creating safe passage for those behind them.
Read MoreFocus on Feminism: Saudi Arabia
One such geographical concentration where we can observe a strong dismissal of women’s agency is perhaps Saudi Arabia.
Read MoreFocus on Presidential Rhetoric: Boris Johnson
While Boris Johnson’s strange antics are admired by many in the UK, his critics say he is inappropriately disheveled and unprepared, or more crudely, an opportunistic clown. However, instead of merely stumbling around, it may be an intentional tactic on his part.
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Focus on Presidential Rhetoric: Donald Trump
Trump’s choice words, which are often labeled as polarizing and inflammatory, have been an ongoing trend since the 2016 presidential campaign and he has been repeatedly criticized for it.
Read MoreFocus on Presidential Rhetoric: Jair Bolsonaro
For the past several years, Brazil was one of the frontrunners leading the world into a more sustainable future. Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s current President, takes an unorthodox stance on climate policy.
Read MoreFocus on Presidential Rhetoric: Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov
Berdymukhamedov rules what is considered one of the world’s most repressive countries and enacts extraordinarily strict emigration laws. The exhibitionism and strong-man persona are hardly out of character for Berdymukhamedov, nor for the Eurasian region.
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Focus on the “Anti-Vax” Movement: Ukraine
Ukraine is one of the most notable cases in the world-wide phenomenon of vaccine-hesitancy. With more than 53,200 confirmed cases of measles and 15 attributed deaths, Ukraine had the highest number of measles cases in the world in 2018.
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Focus on the “Anti-Vax” Movement: Pakistan
Pakistan is one of the only three countries in the world, along with Afghanistan and Nigeria, where polio continues to paralyze children.
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