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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

by Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp and Health Team Co-Chair

 

February 11 was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This article is dedicated to some of the amazing women whose achievements were pivotal to medical science. I am sure that you will recognize many of the formidable women mentioned here!  

I included a few women who have...

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The Global Change Impact on Human Trafficking

by Mary Adams, AWC The Hague and Human Rights Co-chair

 

This article examines the intersection of human trafficking with climate change, conflict, COVID-19 and technology. Challenges often bring opportunities, so we will conclude with positive impacts.

 

Climate change

HR trafficking intersectionIn 2021, climate-related disasters led to the displacement of nearly 24 million people globally. The adverse impacts of climate change...

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FAWCO Clubs Supporting the FAWCO Target Project Awesome Blossoms

FAWCO member clubs are creating a varitey of amazing events that raise awareness and educate about the Target Poject Awesome Blossoms – Safe Spaces. Whether you are focused on hydroponic farms or nutrition and food security, here are three examples for inspiration. AAWE visited a strawberry hydroponic farm in Paris, AWC Amsterdam made their own speically branded bowls, and AWC The Hague...

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An Overview of the Education System in Kenya

by Hollie Nielsen, AWC Central Scotland and AWC London

 

In January, the Education Team is focusing on SDG Target 4.5: eliminate gender disparities in education. In addition, because our Target Project 5 Awesome Blossoms is located in Nairobi, Kenya, this month we are also looking at education in Kenya, including in the slums.

ed article kenya educationThe Kenyan national educational system consists...

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The Education Team Celebrates the International Day of Education

by Karen Boeker, AWC Denmark

 

Since 2019, the UN has recognized January 24 as the International Day of Education, a date to celebrate education and reflect on the importance of learning for development and peace.

ed article Intl day of educationAccording to UNESCO’s statistical data, over 250 million children are not receiving any kind of schooling. The bitter reality is that there are countless societies...

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The Ongoing Armed Conflict in Sudan and Women

by Marelie Manders, Heidelberg IWC and Human Rights Team Co-Chair

 

Sudan is currently dealing with one of the fastest-growing global crises. About nine months ago, war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF – a militia previously linked to the Sudanese Government). Since that time, more than 7 million people have fled their homes.

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Environmental Resolutions & Tips for a New Year

by Anne van Oorschot, AWC The Hague

 

The holiday season is behind us and all my decorations have been packed away for another year. 2024 is a fact, and 12 months of possibilities stretch before us. I always found the idea of a brand-new year heartening, but lately there seem to be so many HUGE problems in the world that...

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