Sex education in Tunisia, Game-changing HIV drug in South Africa, Qualifications Passport for refugees

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In this edition of Squirrel News, Tunisia takes a big step in becoming the first nation in the Arab world to provide compulsory sex education in schools; a rollout of a new HIV drug in South Africa is expected to eventually treat the worlds largest population of people suffering from the disease; ‘Qualifications Passport’ scheme for refugees is being trialled to translate migrants qualifications into their recognised equivalent where they seek employment.
Tunisia becomes first Arab nation to provide state-sponsored sex education
Source: Washington Post
South Africa begins rollout of ‘game-changing’ HIV drug
Source: The Guardian
The ‘qualifications passport’ scheme is being piloted to break down barriers faced by refugees
Source: The Guardian
How this small German town took control of their power – and went fully renewable
Source: The Conversation
Four new Javan rhinoceros calves spotted in last remaining habitat
Source: Mongabay
Climate change activism shown to reduce mental health symptoms among young people
Source: The Independent
How dance affects our brain structure and helps tackle depression and Parkinson’s disease
Source: The Conversation
Melodies for Mums: the singing class in London designed to help women with postnatal depression
Source: The Guardian
In India, an app makes use of blockchain to help victims of sexual abuse
Source: Quartz
This Ugandan filmmaker is using her work to spark conversation on social issues
Source: Global Citizen