When the lunch bell rings at the Sancta Maria primary school in the Belgian city of Leuven, standard packed meals aren’t on the menu for dozens of hungry children. Instead, the pupils receive freshly prepared, hot organic vegetarian fare delivered daily to the school canteen. The meals come by bicycle from nearby, purpose-built
Sophia Labadi, University of Kent In 2020, the murder of George Floyd in the US served as a catalyst for the global Black Lives Matter movement. It sparked widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism. It also ignited debates about historical symbols of oppression, such as statues of figures associated with racial
Magdalena Frennhoff Larsén, University of Westminster The recent landmark decision in France to inscribe the right to abortion in the constitution serves to protect the law that first legalised abortion in the country in 1975. This law – the so-called Veil law – was championed by Simone Veil, one of France’s most admired
by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource At first glance, registering to vote in the U.S. may seem easy: Adults fill out a form and submit it online, in person or through the mail. But getting onto a state’s voter roll — and staying there — can be complicated. It’s also a key reason
In this episode of “News of the Week” hosted by Mike, the spotlight is on the innovative intersection of urban farming and space exploration. As urban agriculture takes a quantum leap, it melds with the principles of space travel, fostering advancements in hydroponic and aeroponic systems for microgravity environments. These groundbreaking technologies are
Climatic alterations emerge as a paramount challenge within the contemporary epoch, with Asiatic territories at the vanguard, confronting its stern repercussions. The extensive and variegated continent of Asia, domicile to beyond 4.5 billion souls, harbours a plethora of ecosystems, ranging from the towering summits of the Himalayas to the expansive, low-lying coastal vicinities.
Il caso di Ilaria Salis o Filippo Mosca, cittadini italiani detenuti nelle carceri estere sono solo alcuni dei tanti. Ad oggi sono quasi 2.000 i connazionali detenuti, molti dei quali privati dei basilari diritti umani. Ospite di Bruno Carenini, nel quarto episodio della quarta stagione di Windows Interview, è Katia Anedda, Presidentessa dell’Associazione
Title: Judgement at Tokyo Authors: Gary J. Bass “Judgement at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia” by Gary J. Bass presents itself as a pivotal historical examination, casting a penetrating gaze on the post-World War II tribunals that sought to bring Japan’s wartime leaders to account. In
In the whirlwind of contemporary existence, where individual endeavours grapple with collective tribulations, philanthropy emerges as a luminary of hope and metamorphosis. Through dedicated endeavours, collective actions, and compassionate outreach, philanthropic entities are heralding significant advancements in elevating existences and sculpting communities. This discourse ventures into the quintessence and ramifications of philanthropy, elucidating
In France’s southwestern Gironde department, where half the area is covered by forests, authorities in 2022 built a secondary school with wood from local pine trees. The Pian-Médoc school, located between the city of Bordeaux and some of France’s most famous vineyards, reflects a push to find practical uses for wood from nearby