British Supermarkets Promote Veganuary as Record 500K People Pledge to Go Vegan This Month
There’s been a boom in interest in veganism in recent years.
Why Global Citizens Should Care:
The United Nations’ Global Goal 13 calls for urgent action on climate change, and reducing meat consumption and switching to eco-friendly meat alternatives can help reduce carbon emissions and save the planet. The rising popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets, even if it s just for one month a year, suggests people care and want to take action, putting lowering carbon emissions from the food industry in sight. You can join us to learn more and take action on climate issues here.
This Young Activist Is Changing How South Africans Deal with Women’s Health Issues
Lesego Motshwane was inspired by her own diagnosis to educate others about endometriosis.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Every woman deserves access to good personal hygiene, but sometimes gynaecological problems pop up like an uninvited guest. Endometriosis is a common gynaecological problem that occurs when endometrial tissue, which should only line the inside of a woman’s uterus, is misplaced outside the uterus. The United Nations’ Global Goal 3 calls for good health and well-being for all people, and we can reach this goal if women’s health issues are properly diagnosed and monitored. Join the movement and take action here.
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8 of Our Favorite Quotes From Host John Legend at Global Citizen Prize 2020
The singer helped us celebrate the world’s most inspiring activists and leaders.
Why Global Citizens Should Care:
The global community has faced the COVID-19 pandemic, growing financial inequality, a reckoning on racial injustice, and more this year, making it especially important to recognize and honor the activists and leaders who have been working to achieve the UN’s Global Goals make the world a better, more fair and just place for everyone. You can join us and take action on these issues
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WATCH: Alessia Cara & John Oliver Join Sesame Street for Adorable Singalong at Global Citizen Prize
They were celebrating Sesame Workshop winning the Global Citizen Prize for Culture & Education.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Each of the remarkable 2020 Global Citizen Prize award winners are being recognized for their work driving forward progress towards the UN s Global Goals and the mission to end extreme poverty. Sesame Workshop is no different, being honored for its work throughout COVID-19, supporting children all around the world with learning resources to help them understand what s going on in the world around them. Join the movement by taking action here to celebrate activism, and help progress towards the Global Goals.
New Zealand Will Give Free COVID-19 Vaccines to Residents and Nearby Pacific Nations
The country will vaccinate millions of people for free.
Why Global Citizens Should Care:
In order to truly end the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone, everywhere must have access to vaccines and treatment. The United Nations is calling on countries to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines. You can take action on this issue
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New Zealand has agreed to purchase enough vaccines from the pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and Novavax to vaccinate its 5 million residents, as well neighboring Pacific nations, according to a press release.
All vaccines administered within the country will eventually be free of charge, the government announced.