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Menstrual Hygiene Day – May 28

by Monica Jubayli, AWC Lebanon

 

What is Period Poverty?

 
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May 28 marks Menstrual Hygiene Day. The timing could not be better for bringing this issue forward to FAWCO’s Clubs. On March 30, at an event to honor FAWCO Counselor Kathleen Simon, who lost her battle with cancer in January of this year, the issue of period poverty...
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Book Review: Drawn Across Borders – True Stories of Human Migration

by Hollie Nielsen, AWC Central Scotland

Drawn Across borders cover Ed April 22 HNThis April, the Ed Team has also been inspired by the Kate Greenway (Carnegie sister award for illustration) shortlist and SDG Target 4.7, Global Citizenship. We recommend reading Drawn Across Borders, True Stories of Human Migration by George Butler. Every high school library should have this book to teach students about human rights, human...

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Education Roundup: April 2022

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Click on the links below to see what’s been happening in the world of education this month!

An Updated Resource from the Education Team

Originally published in June 2020, the fourth installment of Adrianne George’s fabulous series Resources for Students and Parents Learning and Teaching from Home has been updated thanks to Lily Casal and...

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The War in Ukraine: What Are War Crimes?

by Mary Manning, Co-Chair, FAWCO Human Rights Team, Heidelberg IWC

 

As the war in Ukraine rages on, the world has been horrified by images and news reports of civilian deaths and stories of sexual violence against women and children. World leaders are calling for investigations into Russia’s actions during the war as possible war crimes.

I talked with Marelie...

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The Power of Science – A Look at Human Papillomavirus Vaccines

Blossomby Tharien van Eck, AWC Antwerp

 

What is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?

It is a very common group of viruses, with more than 100 varieties. Some HPV varieties are known to cause genital warts and cancer. Cancers that can be caused by HPV are cervical cancer, anal cancer, vulval cancer, vaginal cancer, cancer of the penis, and sometimes head...

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Outreach to Ukraine: An April Update

by Karen Castellon, Co-Chair, FAWCO Human Rights Team, AWC Berlin, FAUSA

 

Refugees sunflowersAfter posting this article in March, we heard from FAWCO Representative Nancy Clayton of AWC Antwerp, who reported that the club was making monetary contributions to the following organizations:

WCK-World Central Kitchen* This is José Andrés’s American non-profit organization, which has chefs cook and prepare fresh food and warm meals for...

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Planting for the Planet

by Rena Levin, AWC Oslo

In the northern hemisphere, the sun is shining warmer and brighter every day. It might be 7 °C/45 °F outside, but here in Oslo, investment g51667e541 640I join in the time-honored Norwegian tradition of sitting outside by a sun/drenched wall to soak in the precious rays. The vernal equinox marked the start of spring. It was also...

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