What Does ‘Carbon Footprint’ Actually Mean And How Can You Reduce Yours?
There are lots of easy ways to assess and cut down on your carbon emissions.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
The United Nations Global Goal 13 calls for countries to take action on climate change, and Global Goal 12 calls for responsible production and consumption. Being aware of your carbon footprint and taking steps to reduce it is an important part of achieving both goals. To find out more about climate change and take action, join us here.
You’ve probably heard of the phrase “carbon footprint” as in, my company wants to lower its carbon footprint , or “taking that flight won’t be great for my carbon footprint”. But what does it actually mean?
SDRs: Why African Officials Are Backing This Innovative Way of Funding COVID-19 Response
Without assistance, an estimated 49 million Africans could be pushed into extreme poverty.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected economies and has significantly increased global poverty rates. This has set countries behind in the journey to achieving the United Nations’ Global Goals by 2030. In order to get back on track, innovative financing sources and emergency assets such as Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are needed to help boost economies and assist the most vulnerable countries. Join the movement and take action on this and other related issues here.
6 Ways the UK Is Abandoning Human Rights , According to Amnesty International
On health, women’s rights, and the right to protest, Britain is failing, according to a new report.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
The United Nations 17 Global Goals work together to end extreme poverty by 2030, but human rights violations that undermine the right to health, equality, and the right to hold governments accountable puts progress against poverty at risk. To find out more about the Global Goals and take action, join us here.
Human rights in Britain have been undermined during the COVID-19 pandemic, and hostility to human rights legislation by the UK government raises “serious concerns”, according to Amnesty International’s annual report.
This Woman Raised $100K in 48 Hours to Pay Asian Americans Cab Fare in NYC
@CafeMaddyCab pays the cab fare for Asian Americans who don’t feel safe taking public transport.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Discrimination against Asian people has risen the past year due to xenophobia and unfounded, racist beliefs about the coronavirus, leaving many Asian Americans vulnerable. In order to promote equity and justice for all, Global Citizens must support people of Asian descent and call for an end to bigotry and discrimination. Join us by taking action here.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans have experienced a rise in instances of xenophobia and hate crimes. Now, after a string of reported attacks against people of Asian descent in New York City, one woman is offering to pay the cab fare for Asian Americans who feel unsafe taking public transportation, according to ABC News.