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The I Am Not A Typo campaign is advocating for greater equality and inclusivity by encouraging tech giants to “correct autocorrect” in order to better represent the multicultural UK. Despite not taking political sides, a recent spellchecker issue with Home Secretary Priti Patel’s first name sparked the campaign, as it was highlighted that almost 41%… Continue reading ‘I am not a typo’ campaign urges tech giants to correct their autocorrect systems in the name of inclusivity

An editor from the United Kingdom has taken on the mammoth task of publishing a Wikipedia biography for at least one woman from every country. Lucy Moore noticed there was a lack of female representation on the encyclopaedic website and saw that only 19.76% of biographies were about women. To address this, Moore set out… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

In honour of International Women’s Day, Positive News reached out to their readers to share what women made a difference in their lives. The community offered a broad range of responses, from family members to women in public positions. Mothers were the most commonly mentioned people as they have influenced the majority of lives more… Continue reading The women that inspire you, by Positive News readers

International Women’s Day is intended to raise awareness of gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. However, with the day now becoming a platform for commercial tie-ins, it can be challenging to make a meaningful difference. This year, we’ve compiled a list of practical ways to support girls and women. Becoming a mentor through… Continue reading 10 ways to really help women this International Women’s Day

California’s Delete Act, which aims to give residents more control over their online information, has been signed into law by the state’s governor Gavin Newsom. The act will allow residents to request that their personal information be deleted by all data brokers operating in California. While similar legislation may be some way off in other… Continue reading Becoming less visible online: five ways to shrink your digital footprint

Community-owned pubs in the UK have grown by over 62.6% in the past five years as an increasing number of pub closures have threatened the industry. There are currently 174 community-owned pubs in the UK, according to the Plunkett Foundation. After the Old Forge in Inverie, Scotland was put up for sale in January 2021,… Continue reading All hands to the pumps: the colourful rise of community-owned pubs

This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme is “Invest in women, accelerate progress.” Women can play a crucial role in addressing global issues, especially climate change. Studies show that increasing female representation in national governments leads to more stringent climate policies and lower emissions, while enfranchising women in natural resource management is linked to better… Continue reading Tell us about a woman who inspires you

The Green Alley Award is about to celebrate its 10th year anniversary, having recognized a number of innovative companies over the course of the decade. These companies have shifted our perception of what can be done to address the issue of waste and moved us closer to a greener, more sustainable future. All previous recipients… Continue reading Debunking junk: 10 years of rethinking rubbish

Europe passed a monumental law to restore nature while Finland almost completely eradicated homelessness. Additionally, a Scottish land deal empowered communities and the UK’s green economy defied early sceptics. The European parliament passed a law aimed at reversing biodiversity loss which has plagued the EU. This law will require EU countries to safeguard and restore… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Recently, Daisy Greenwell, the features editor at Positive News, explained how she accidentally started a grassroots movement with a group of fellow parents who aimed to protect childhood from smartphones. It all began with a conversation she had with her friend, Clare, about the difficult decision parents had to make when deciding to give their… Continue reading ‘Our kitchen has become the hub of an exploding movement of parents’