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A movement of neurodivergent individuals in Peru is advocating for change in the country. Coordinated through picnics in public parks, the Peruvian Neurodivergent Coalition (CNP) is challenging prevailing attitudes toward bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism. Attendees at the picnics choose coloured tapes to identify their “social battery”. Green indicates a desire to participate in activities while… Continue reading Lima’s neurodiverse picnic movement is liberating Peruvians from stigma and abuse

Katy Marks, an award-winning architect and cancer survivor, has created a one-cup bra called “Uno,” designed for women who have undergone a mastectomy. The product is a revolutionary design that celebrates the asymmetry of the body, with a range that extends to FF/G cup sizes and open-source patterns available for download around the world. The… Continue reading The architect who has designed lingerie for the post-mastectomy body

As the climate crisis worsens with increased heat and flooding, Nigeria is at the forefront of the problem. Shockingly, only three in ten Nigerians are aware of this serious issue. Youth activist Jennifer Uchendu is working tirelessly to change this, one conversation at a time. Living on the outskirts of Lagos, 29-year-old banker Akindipe Akinjisola… Continue reading The climate cafe helping eco-anxious Africans find hope amid the heat

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