One of the 12 critical concerns of the Beijing Platform for Action is Women in Armed Conflict. The Beijing Platform calls for, among other things, women’s full participation in conflict resolution. It also recognises women’s right to protection, as they are at particular risk of being targeted by violence...
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orld, we are constantly faced with environmental and psychological stressors that can have profound effects on our cognitive health. From the demands of daily life to the natural aging process, maintaining a sharp and resilient brain becomes more critical as we age. Dr. Lucy Andrews, an expert with...
In the United States, the promise of an equitable and inclusive public education often goes unrealized for students in underserved populations. Black students experience stark disparities in academic performance and access to resources, including a widening achievement gap in literacy and mathematics (NAEP, 2023) and higher poverty rates (Census, 2020). Students with disabilities also...
I have to admit: I’ve been so bored with my own teaching lately, something had to change. Don’t get me wrong: my students were successful and all passed their A-Levels in English every year I taught that age group (German is typically their first language, English is...
The recent webinar on cervical cancer and HPV was a well-attended event that provided valuable insights into the causes of cervical cancer, the link between HPV and cervical cancer, various screening methods, and the HPV vaccine. The session was fun and interactive, with many questions from attendees.
The webinar began with an overview...
As I am writing this article, Los Angeles is on fire. More than 35,000 acres have burned, leaving thousands of people homeless. Dangerous conditions, brought on by climate change, came together to make these some of the worst fires on record. In an interview on PBS, Gavin Schmidt, the director of the NASA Goddard...