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WATCH: “What I Saw in the War”

 “What I see is incredibly heroic people fighting for things — like democracy — that we take for granted every single day … All I am is a witness. My role is to bring a voice to people who are voiceless … To shin...
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More Than 16 Days

Sex Workers’ Stories

“That was when I started to be a sex worker. But my kids never die with hunger, because I was providing them with enough food, clothing, schooling […] Sex workers have the same rights as everyone else” Listen to the s...
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WATCH: Can Technology Solve Our Big Problems?

In 1969, Buzz Aldrin’s historical step onto the moon leapt mankind into an era of technological possibility. The awesome power of technology was to be used to solve all of our big problems. Fast forward to present day, and wh...
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Call for Contributors

We’re always on the lookout for new writers to join our growing team of international contributors! We pride ourselves on providing a safe platform for young people to write about the issues that are most important to the...
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IPF in India: Part 1

Natasha is currently in India as part of a Virgin trade mission to celebrate the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s new direct route from Mumbai to London. Natasha is one of five young Virgin Media Pioneers on the trip.  First ...
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The Border Between Israel and Egypt…As Seen From Space

Most borders are invisible from orbit, but not all of them. This photograph, taken from the International Space Station and shared by Commander Chris Hadfield on Twitter is a rare sight. It shows the border between Israel, Egyp...
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We Have Been Nominated for a trip to India with Virgin Media Pioneers

Natasha has been shortlisted to win a trip to India to meet Sir Richard Branson with the Virgin Media Pioneers! She is down to the final 8, and if she wins will have the opportunity to take the IPF international and to take par...
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More Than 16 Days

Violence Against Women in Mexico

Violence against women is unfortunately prevalent all over the world and occurs both in the home and without, is both illegal and yet often not prosecuted, and always leaves permanent scars on the societies in which these atroc...
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Violence Against Women on the Sidewalk

“You’ve got great legs, baby!” a 43-year-old man told Brittney, a 15-year-old girl, as she waited for the subway on her way to school in New York City, New York. Disgusted, she said, “Excuse me, you probably have a daug...
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