Equal parental leave is crucial in promoting gender equality. If parenthood involves a mother and a father, then shouldn’t parental leave be for both mother and father? Going by the name, we would think of parental leave as maternity leave alongside paternity leave! But, in this age of gender equality, is paternity equal to maternity? […]
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Government, Lifestyle, Society
What is Universal birth registration? Universal birth registration is the official and permanent record of the existence of a child. It recognises the child’s identity, along with the identity of the child’s biological parents. It is an important way through which a child’s human rights are initially recognised. Birth registration also helps the government to
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Government, Health, Human Rights, Society
Australia’s juvenile crime prevention has been a subject of debate for many years. According to the Australian Institute of Criminology, the rate of youth offenders (aged 10-17 years), specifically in illicit drug offences, has been steadily decreasing since 2008. However, it still remains high compared to other age groups (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2023). In
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Health, Human Rights, Lifestyle, Society
“Leaving no one behind”. What does that mean? In fact, it means what it says. It means leaving no one behind. In other words, we bring everyone forward. But what are we not leaving people behind in? Furthermore, who are the people “left behind”? Humanity has been treading a self-destructive path for quite some time.
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Environment, Health, Human Rights, Society
We live on a beautiful, vibrant planet that rotates around our bright Sun, with our own satellite, the Moon, rotating around us. The gravitational forces of both the Sun and the Moon, along with Earth’s rotational motion, cause tides. In fact, tides are long-lasting waves that start in the ocean and move towards and away
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Energy, Environment, Science, Strategy, Sustainability
In today’s world food insecurity is a growing concern, more so due to the natural calamities and the ever-growing population. Advanced farming practices are crucial in supporting the global demand for food. Recent studies indicate that experts estimate the world population will reach around 9.7 billion by 2050. To meet this growing population’s dietary needs,
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Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
Chronic hunger has worsened in recent years as a result of the rapid growth of the human population. This is one of the biggest issues we are facing in the world today. Despite considerable progress over the past 20 years, there has been a surge in global hunger. Figures from 2016 show that more than
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Health, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
It’s important that every nation in the world faces the task of eradicating global poverty. Although poverty exists in all nations, roughly 60% of the world’s poor (in 2019) lived in Sub-Saharan Africa alone, while 81% of the global poor at the poverty line of $3.65 lived in Sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia. The causes
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Health, Human Rights, Innovation, Society
Initially, it’s essential to understand that a country’s minimum legal wage, as detailed in government guidelines, is the lowest salary that organisations or companies are mandated to pay their employees. A country’s minimum legal wage is the lowest salary that the organisation or company pays the employers per government guidelines. Furthermore, the calculation of minimum
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Business, Human Rights, Society
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, reflects a wide range of underlying concerns for investors. Certain beliefs, such as ethical ones, inform people’s judgment about investment decisions.
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Business, Environment, Government, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
