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After refusing to sing their national anthem in protest, Iran's women's soccer team has sparked a global movement demanding their safety. Leaders, activists, and authors are urging Australia to offer the athletes asylum rather than send them home to possible punishment.
Mexico is joining a global movement to protect one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures from factory farming. A new bill could shut down the Western hemisphere's only known octopus farm and set a powerful precedent for animal welfare.
Indonesia is introducing thoughtful age restrictions for social media that protect children without banning them entirely. The country joins a global movement to make digital spaces safer for young people.
A sociologist's research in the 1970s proved Houston placed toxic landfills in Black neighborhoods, sparking a global movement for environmental justice. His work has changed laws, protected communities, and turned 18 books worth of data into real action.
Sixty countries now let people browse the web using their own alphabets instead of just English letters. A global movement called Universal Acceptance is pushing to make Arabic, Chinese, and other scripts work everywhere online by 2025.
In waters where leopard sharks had nearly vanished, a Thai conservation project is releasing captive-bred shark pups into the ocean after training them with dedicated "shark nannies." The effort is part of a global movement to save shark species from extinction.
A global movement born from one woman's vision now connects hundreds of organizations across 75 cities on every continent. They're using an ancient principle to tackle modern challenges from poverty to terrorism.
More than a century after British forces looted precious artifacts from Benin City, Cambridge University is finally sending them home. The return marks a major victory in the global movement to restore Africa's cultural heritage.
A global movement invites families to disconnect from digital devices for 28 days this February. The initiative aims to help parents and kids build healthier, more intentional relationships with technology.
Forty years ago, a simple beach cleanup idea launched a global movement that has mobilized 19 million volunteers across 155 countries. Congress just honored the International Coastal Cleanup's stunning achievement of removing over 400 million pounds of trash from our oceans and waterways.
Oman just became the 61st country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global movement for peaceful space exploration. The Middle Eastern nation is building its space program with new satellites and even a spaceport on the horizon.
France is joining a global movement to protect young minds from social media's impact. President Macron announced fast-tracked legislation to ban platforms like Instagram and TikTok for children under 15, with schools getting phone-free zones too.
France is racing to protect young minds by banning social media for children under 15 starting this September. President Macron's push joins a growing global movement putting kids' mental health before tech profits.
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, creating a massive new opportunity for young women and girls worldwide. NFL executive Troy Vincent Sr. says this gentler version of the sport is sparking a global movement.
Felicia Anthonio has transformed a global movement fighting internet shutdowns, expanding it from 200 to over 350 organizations in just four years. Her #KeepItOn campaign now protects digital rights for millions worldwide.
A global movement is making plant-based eating easier and more joyful than ever, with nearly 26 million people now trying Veganuary each January. Research shows the month-long challenge creates lasting habits that stick even after the campaign ends.