Floods, drought, women’s and LGBTQ rights wins, here’s a look at what happened around the world in August.
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One Third Of Pakistan Is Underwater As Extremely Heavy Rainfall Caused Catastrophic Flooding
Pakistan is in need of major humanitarian aid after extremely heavy rainfall has caused intense floods throughout the country, killing at least 119 people in a day and affecting more than 30 million people.
Heatwaves Are Sweeping The Global Due To Climate Change. Here’s The Biggest Story You’re Not Hearing About
Heatwaves have led to record-breaking temperatures and massive wildfires across Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.
8 Countries That Have Flooded This Month
Here are some of the places around the world that have flooded this month.
This Baby Goat In Pakistan Has Extremely Long Ears And It’s The Cutest
Meet Simba, a young goat who has become famous for his extremely long ears in Karachi, Pakistan.
These Pakistani-Spanish Sisters Were Lured Home And Murdered By Their Husbands, Brother And Uncle
Two Pakistani-Spanish sisters have been allegedly murdered by their husbands, uncle, and brother in a so-called “honor killing” on Friday May 20.
11 Human Rights Wins To Celebrate In 2021
Here are 11 human rights wins to celebrate in 2021
Pakistan Has Passed A New Anti-Rape Law That Speeds Up Rape Trials And Toughens Sentences
Pakistan has passed a new anti-rape law that will create special fast track courts to try rape trials within four months and toughen sentences.
This Lawyer And Women’s Rights Activist Is Set To Become Pakistan’s First Woman Supreme Court Judge
Ayesha Malik, a judge at the Lahore High Court, is set to become the first woman judge in Pakistan’s Supreme Court in the country’s 74 year history.
Malala Appeared On The Cover of British Vogue With A Powerful Message To Inspire Girls
Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai has been featured on British Vogue’s July cover, saying “I hope that every girl who sees this cover will know that she can change the world.”
Pakistan Is Introducing A New Anti-Rape Law To Speed Up Rape Trials And Toughen Sentences
Pakistan’s president has approved a new anti-rape law that will create special fast track courts to try rape trials within four months and toughen sentences.