Education

September 09, 2020

More than half of Generation Z believes climate change is tied to human activity, and one in four Gen Zers is Latino. These trends set up young Latinos to be a key demographic leading the charge on climate activism — politically and at home.

Protest

'Racist' hair care ad in South Africa sparks demonstrations

The World

September 09, 2020

An advertisement published online last week by Clicks, a South African pharmacy and beauty supply chain, prompted outrage on social media and accusations of racism.

#MeToo

Iranians share stories of sexual harassment, abuse on social media

The World

September 03, 2020

A series of recent social media posts by Iranian women sparked public outrage in Iran and abroad. Some women’s rights activists see an opening to normalize public discussion around taboo subjects.

Top of The World

European students return to class; King Salman sacks Saudi commander; Hotel Rwanda figure arrested abroad

The World

September 01, 2020

With summer break coming to an end, schools across Europe are reopening. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has sacked the commander of his country’s troops in Yemen. And Paul Rusesabagina, who helped hundreds of his countrymen survive the Rwandan genocide, was arrested on terror-related offenses.

Education

Lego to launch Braille Bricks for children with visual impairments

The World

August 31, 2020

The toys are designed to help children who are blind or visually impaired learn the Braille system of reading and writing, where characters of the alphabet are represented by raised dots.

Development & Education

Pandemic learning in Mexico requires thinking outside the screen

The World

August 28, 2020

Millions of schoolchildren across Mexico began the academic year this week in front of a TV. But teachers in Oaxaca say televised classes won’t meet fundamental educational needs and many families lack the technology to keep up, deepening Mexico's socioeconomic divide.

Top of The World

Japanese PM resigns; Putin warns Belarus opposition; Indian students protest academic tests

The World

August 28, 2020

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s prime minister, said on Friday that he was resigning due to health concerns, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned protesters in Belarus, and students in India are expressing grave concern about their government’s decision to proceed with admission tests for engineering and medical schools.

British universities weigh risks of welcoming students back to campus amid coronavirus

The World

August 26, 2020

Eric Lybeck is a sociologist at The University of Manchester. He told The World's host Carol Hills that British universities are under huge financial pressure to welcome students back in person.

Every 30 Seconds

This Afro Latina says identity will always be important when she votes

The World

August 25, 2020

Nodia Mena is Afro Honduran and moved to the US nearly 30 years ago. She left Honduras when she was 19, but was able to vote for the first time before leaving. She said the lack of change in her country led her to not take voting seriously. But that changed after seeing the enthusiasm toward politics in 1992.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Roma persecution intensifies during the coronavirus pandemic in Europe

The World

August 24, 2020

Police intimidation is a fact of life for many Roma living in Bulgaria and elsewhere in Europe, but in the last five months tensions have heightened, according to activists.

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