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In Zimbabwe, a Women-only Gem Mine Gives Abuse Survivors New Hope

Workers at Africa’s first all-female mine say their jobs have given them a fresh start and financial independence.

Health

Turkish Women Fight in Court for Free HPV Vaccine Against Cancer

After a student won a refund for the jab against cervical cancer, campaigners are pushing for universal access.

Environment

Youth Climate Protesters Around the World Have Returned to the Streets

Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future movement has resumed mass street protests for the first time since the pandemic began.

Tech & Innovation

Could 3D Printed Schools Be a Solution to Africa's Classroom Shortage?

Faster, cheaper and greener than regular construction, 3D printing could help African countries close their education gaps.

Lockdown restrictions and a reluctance to board crowded buses and trains have encouraged some Indians to rediscover cycling or take it up for the first time. Across the country, 28 cities have focused on creating cycling infrastructure.

Environment

Indian Cities Are Tapping Into the Pandemic Cycling Trend

Lockdown restrictions and a reluctance to board crowded buses and trains have encouraged some Indians to rediscover cycling or take it up for the first time. Across the country, 28 cities have focused on creating cycling infrastructure.

Tech & Innovation

Boost to Clean Energy Investment Could Drive 10 Million New Green Jobs

From offshore wind farms in Britain to floating solar power plants in Vietnam, about 13,000 renewable energy projects in nearly 50 countries are waiting for finance - and could create up to 10 million green jobs, consultancy EY-Parthenon said on Wednesday.

Human Rights

Switzerland Just Voted for Same-Sex Marriage, Easing Legal Gender Changes

Swiss parliament votes for "self-ID" for transgender people and same-sex marriage, which is likely to face a referendum.