The world’s biggest issues are getting more and more urgent by the day, and we need leaders to step up and prevent the worst from happening. With just six years until the UN’s 2030 deadline to achieve the Global Goals aimed at ending…
Fossil fuel plastic (that’s most plastic by the way) is everywhere: hospitals, schools, supermarkets, homes, computers, phones, appliances, and more. It’s versatile, cheap, and durable — and it’s led to innovation in everything from…
In today's world, where issues like food insecurity, gender inequity, and climate change abound, it's hard to know if you're doing enough to make a change. But amidst these challenges, there are remarkable individuals dedicating themselves…
Water is one of the most vital resources the world has, and as the climate crisis slowly sips the earth dry of the finite resource, out-of-the-box innovations are the key to making sure those in need continue to have access to it.
Does the term “child marriage” conjure images of young brides in Bangladesh or Uganda? That would be understandable, as those are among the countries with the world’s highest rates of under-18 marriages among girls — 51% and 34%,…
As we solemnly mark the 30th commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, our hearts ache with the weight of the atrocities endured by this resilient nation. It stands as a stark reminder of one of humanity's darkest moments,…
For the first time in a generation we are seeing an increase of extreme poverty as a result of major world challenges like economic instability, rising inflation, the climate emergency, pandemic recovery and conflicts all over the world.…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that at least 1.5 million girls under 18 are married off in India, and that nearly 16% of adolescent girls aged 15 - 19 in the country are currently married.
Fraidy Reiss is the founder/executive director of the survivor-led nonprofit Unchained at Last, which is dedicated to ending child and forced marriage in the US, which is shockingly still legal in 39 states. But, recently more states have…
Global Citizen NOW, the influential summit dedicated to ending extreme poverty, is making its return to New York City for its third consecutive year on May 1 and 2. This year’s event promises to be a powerhouse gathering, featuring an…
In honour of Women's History Month this year, Verizon, in partnership with Global Citizen, spotlighted extraordinary women – from historic leaders to personal connections – who inspire change. Chosen by women leaders, these names represent…
For four years, up until December 2023, Feda Baeza (Buenos Aires, 1978) was the director of Palais de Glace, Argentina’s Palace of the Arts — a government-run exhibition space and arts institute housed in a former ice rink that awards…
Indigenous communities of varying sizes, regions, and cultural traditions are under attack. Faced with displacement from ancestral lands, loss of cultural traditions, and structural racism and discrimination, these groups often face…
On March 27, 2014, India was officially certified polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). Thanks to an aggressive and adaptable vaccination campaign that lasted years and reached every corner of the massive country, millions of…
We need water. Not just in the sense that we need it to quench our thirst or wash our laundry – those things are important, of course, but more than anything, we need water to survive.
In a world where global challenges feel overwhelming, let’s redirect our energy towards taking meaningful action, step by step. Together with Aéropostale and Global Citizen, dive into the ultimate guide to activism.
Climate change disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities in Global South countries, including women and girls, farmers, those living in poverty, children, and indigenous communities.
There’s a civil war in Sudan that’s been ongoing for about a year. Here’s what’s happening: The Northeast African nation has been in the throes of civil war since April 15, 2023. The violence began in the country’s capital Khartoum,…
In the history of Black people in the US, there are iconic moments that may come to mind, such as Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, Rosa Park’s brave act on the bus in refusing to give up her seat, and the historic election of…
The world is currently facing numerous ongoing conflicts, with the most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of wars, the climate crisis, and poverty.
Civic space in Sudan is considered repressed according to the CIVICUS Monitor and as a result the country has seen ongoing pro-democracy protests since October 2021. Among the issues raised by civic society organisations and activists,…
There’ve long been debates and opinions on whether journalists should be considered activists, a lot of the time the answer is no. This makes sense because, unlike activists, journalists have the added responsibility of putting in the work…
Together with other international civil society organisations, Global Citizen is calling for a redesign and upgrade of the world’s financial system. In a world rocked by crises, trillions that could be spent on addressing climate change,…