In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about how music intercepts reef degradation, a police officer that has made it her mission to fight domestic violence, and a wildlife haven in Oxfordshire.
This police officer has made it her mission to disarm domestic abusers
Through legally cofisticating weapons from offenders, Martinez Jordan has managed to take possession of more than 200 guns to date. She is credited for preventing domestic homicides through her confistication scheme.
Green jobs: how Guatemala is employing refugees to protect wildlife
In Guatemala, refugees have found themselves contributing to wildlife protection by becoming park rangers. Having hit the 50 employee mark, the next milestone is 100.
Nigerian women have become the front runners of anti-police brutality protests
At the heart of peaceful protests, Nigerian women have made it a mission to support fellow protestors in organising, fundraising and strategising endeavors.
This female-led and run solar station is changing gender norms in Yemen
While they were initially made fun of, the women in Abs have fuelled demand for female participation through successfully implementing sustainable energy among their communities.
Irish citizens have donated over $1 million to a Native American COVID-19 relief fund
In light of the pandemic, Irish citizens collected over $1 million for Native American communities. The event is reminiscent of the aid Native Americans once sent to Ireland during the great famine.
Bristol officially launches plans to pedestrianise centre
A scheme to turn Bristol’s historic centre into a pedestrian-only zone has been officially launched as part of moves to get the city back on its feet following the shock of the coronavirus pandemic.