Women & Girls

January 16, 2020

When Alyona Savranenko turned 12, hip-hop found her in a small rural village. Now Savranenko, a former kindergarten teacher, is one of the top artists in Ukraine.

Arts

Benin negotiates with France to return precious objects taken during colonial war

The World

January 15, 2020

France announced a deadline to return 26 objects taken from Benin in the 1890s amid a growing call for the restitution of African art taken during colonial periods.

Haitian American musician Nathalie Joachim pays tribute to underrepresented women of Haiti

The World

January 14, 2020

Haitian American flutist, composer and vocalist Nathalie Joachim pays tribute to female artists in her new album, "Fanm d'Ayiti," or "Women of Haiti." Joachim tells The World about the women who inspired the songs and the album that's been nominated for a Grammy.

Music

The 7 global music trends from the past decade

The World

December 27, 2019

The World has given some thought to the musical trends that have stood out over the past decade. From K-pop to viral videos to a resurgence in vinyl, host Marco Werman highlights some of these trends, and more.

Immigration

US immigration system is full of hurdles for pregnant women and new mothers

The World

December 23, 2019

According to a Government Accountability Office report released this month, ICE data show that detentions of pregnant women increased by more than 50% — from 1,380 in 2016 to 2,098 in 2018.

Global Politics

Power outage: How did global leadership change in 2019?

The World

December 19, 2019

US President Donald Trump faces a Senate trial over whether to remove him from office in January. But impeachment is not the only way to remove a leader. Here's a look at political shake-ups around the world, where both legal and extralegal means to bring about regime change have made headlines.

Elections

Remembering Australia’s role in the history of women’s suffrage

The World

December 17, 2019

The year 2020 marks a century since American women gained the right to vote. But they were part of a much broader movement that began 25 years earlier in Australia.

Lifestyle & Belief

Seoul’s subsidized housing gives newlyweds a new lease on the future

The World

December 11, 2019

With dwindling birth rates and high unemployment, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is dishing out millions to help newlywed couples like Cho and Seo buy or rent homes in the city — all in hopes that they’ll have kids.

Health & Medicine

Mothers and newborns pay the ‘price’ during Zimbabwe medics strike

The World

December 10, 2019

As more doctors and nurses go on strike in Zimbabwe, free public hospitals have been severely understaffed or shut down, forcing more pregnant women to turn to informal, "backyard" maternity wards.

Climate Change

Indigenous youth take global stage in Madrid to voice climate change worries

The World

December 05, 2019

This week, a delegation of Indigenous youth have delivered a collective message to United Nations leadership: Take meaningful action on climate change.

Women & Girls

Alyona Alyona breathes new life into Ukrainian rap scene

Benin negotiates with France to return precious objects taken during colonial war

Haitian American musician Nathalie Joachim pays tribute to underrepresented women of Haiti

The 7 global music trends from the past decade

US immigration system is full of hurdles for pregnant women and new mothers

Power outage: How did global leadership change in 2019?

Remembering Australia’s role in the history of women’s suffrage

Seoul’s subsidized housing gives newlyweds a new lease on the future

Mothers and newborns pay the ‘price’ during Zimbabwe medics strike

Indigenous youth take global stage in Madrid to voice climate change worries

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