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How I ve Kept Thousands of Children in School During the Pandemic Using Only My Phone
Basirat Ajayi is a Nigerian teacher reaching children around the world with online classes.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
The COVID pandemic has disrupted learning around the world, with an estimated 1.5 billion children impacted by school closures and millions are expected to not return to school. Access to quality education is critical for addressing extreme poverty, and is the right of every child, wherever in the world they are. The issue is especially urgent in Nigeria, where 1 in every 5 of the world’s out-of-school children live. You can help take action on access to education during the pandemic here.
84% of Australians Agree the Government Should Support Papua New Guinea Through Its COVID-19 Crisis
The Australian spirit of generosity shines through.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Papua New Guinea has recorded close to 10,000 COVID-19 cases as of April 21, up from under 1,000 just three months ago. Experts fear that because testing rates are so low, the actual number of cases is much higher. Global Citizen promotes health equity and campaigns on the United Nations Global Goals, including goal 3 for good health and well-being for all. Join the movement here.
Over 80% of Australians agree that the government must support Papua New Guinea in its fight against a significant COVID-19 outbreak, while 3 in 4 would like to see the country donate 1 million of 50 million domestically produced vaccines to the neighbouring nation, new polling reveals.
Australia Scores 3 Out of 10 for Environmental Health: Report
The nation is slowly improving from a disastrous year of drought and fire.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
The health of all people is undeniably linked to the health of the planet. Global Citizen campaigns on the United Nations’ Global Goals, including goal 14 for life below water and goal 15 for life on land. Join the movement and take action on this issue and more here.
Australia’s environment has “started its long road to recovery,” with increased rainfall and rebounding populations responsible for improvements to the nation’s overall environmental condition, a new report has revealed.
Australian Men Who Earn Less Than Their Women Partners Are 35% More Likely to Commit Domestic Violence
“The role of the male breadwinner is so central to masculinity in this country.”
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Global Citizen campaigns on the United Nations’ Global Goals, including goal 5 for gender equality. 1 in 3 Australian women have faced physical or sexual violence by a man since the age of 15, while 1 in 4 has experienced domestic violence by an intimate partner. Join the movement and take action on this issue and more here.
Men who earn less than their women partners are 35% more likely to commit physical and sexual violence against their breadwinning spouse, according to an unparalleled decade-long Australian review.