Youth Perspectives on Female Role Models Ahead of Beijing Meeting
Ahead of Beijing’s Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, youth from the Chinese mainland, Africa and Latin America share what makes a female role model today.
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Global Youth Spotlight: Women’s Growth and Empowerment in Beijing
As the Chinese mainland prepares for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, global youth share insights on female growth, empowerment, and cultural influences from films to books.
Gaza Residents Hope for Lasting Peace After Ceasefire
Gaza residents share hopes for lasting peace after a ceasefire deal ends two years of conflict on October 9.
Nihao Amigos: Who Are Latin Americas’ Role Models?
On the streets of Argentina and Bolivia, locals share their heroes—from Carlos Gardel and General San MartĂn to Las Leonas and writer VĂctor Hugo Viscarra.
South Africans Praise China’s Women’s Rights Progress Ahead of Beijing Summit
South Africans weigh in on China’s progress in women’s education, workforce participation and entrepreneurship ahead of Beijing’s global leaders’ meeting on women.
Voices of Confidence: Women Reflect on a Decade of Growth Ahead of Beijing Summit
As Beijing readies a global summit marking the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Conference on Women, voices from China, Africa and Latin America share stories of confidence and growth.
Mid-Autumn Festival Magic Lights Up British Streets
Budding Brits taste mooncakes on London streets, comparing the Mid-Autumn Festival to Christmas in a cultural flavor mashup.
South Koreans Sample Mooncakes: First-Bite Reactions to Mid-Autumn Delights
South Koreans sample traditional mooncakes for the first time, sharing their first-bite reactions and insights on the Chinese mainland’s Mid-Autumn Festival.
East Java School Collapse Leaves 91 Students Trapped
A tragic school collapse in East Java on September 29 left at least 91 students buried. Witnesses describe a rumbling sound and dust rising as rescue efforts continue.
U.S. Government Shutdown Halts Services, Frustrating Citizens
The U.S. government shutdown marks the first in nearly seven years, leaving hundreds of thousands unpaid and suspending public services as economic data is delayed.