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
Leading the way in the Arab world, school students in Tunisia will begin to learn about their bodies, pregnancy and abortion.
Source: Washington Post
South Africa begins rollout of ‘game-changing’ HIV drug
Introduction of cutting edge pill is expected to eventually treat the 7.7 million people living with HIV in South Africa
Source: The Guardian
The ‘qualifications passport’ scheme is being piloted to break down barriers faced by refugees
Higher education qualifications beginning to be recognised indiscriminately for migrants and refugees seeking employment.
Source: The Guardian
How this small German town took control of their power – and went fully renewable
With 100% of its electricity coming from renewable sources, Wolfhagen’s hybrid model of ownership sets an example for environmental policy
Source: The Conversation
Four new Javan rhinoceros calves spotted in last remaining habitat
The newly spotted calves illustrate the great benefit of conservation efforts as global population rises to 72 individual Javan rhinos
Source: Mongabay
Climate change activism shown to reduce mental health symptoms among young people
Headteachers and psychotherapists have claimed a new wave of eco-activism gives teenagers a sense of agency and focus
Source: The Independent
How dance affects our brain structure and helps tackle depression and Parkinson’s disease
Dancing engages several deep brain structures from memory to motor control, and can evoke novel perceptions, feelings and understanding for one’s environment
Source: The Conversation
Melodies for Mums: the singing class in London designed to help women with postnatal depression
Unlike typical nursery rhymes, the songs that are sung in this programme are for improving confidence and bonding for the women themselves
Source: The Guardian
In India, an app makes use of blockchain to help victims of sexual abuse
Smashboard app’s basic aim is to make reporting a sexual crime less traumatic for the survivor
Source: Quartz
This Ugandan filmmaker is using her work to spark conversation on social issues
Through her production company, Eleanor Nabwiso uses film and television to inspire real life social action