Resilient Mothers, Fragile Systems: Addressing Postpartum Mental Health in Bangladesh and Beyond

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sharif Mohammad Sadat, a medical student from Bangladesh. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, nor […]

Gaza: Guterres hails hostage release, renews ceasefire call

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the release of a hostage held in in Gaza on Monday and renewed his call for a permanent ceasefire and greater humanitarian access to the war-torn enclave.  Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli national and soldier with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), had […]

Human rights breaches in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan

This article is published in association with United Nations.

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions related to the respect for human rights in Crimea, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. Deteriorating human rights situation in occupied Crimea on the 11th year of the occupation by Russia The European Parliament condemns the illegal occupation of […]

Poverty, conflict and climate fuel spike in trafficking victims: UN report

This article is published in association with United Nations. The number of victims of human trafficking detected globally is rising again after falling off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its latest report on the issue, covering 156 countries.  The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons reveals […]

Parliament to review the safety of women online

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. From 9 to 15 December, EP committees and delegations will discuss how to enhance women’s empowerment in the digital world as part of the fifth European Gender Equality Week. The fifth European Gender Equality Week will include several debates and events under the common […]

Globally young people are investing more than ever, but do they have the best tools to do so?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hallie Spear, Specialist, Capital Markets and Resilience Initiatives, World Economic Forum The financial landscape is more complex than ever before. In the past forty years, individuals have increasingly felt compelled to financially prepare themselves for different life stages. […]

How boosting women’s financial literacy could help you live a long, fulfilling life 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Morgan Camp, Coordinator, Financial and Monetary Systems, World Economic Forum In 2100, I will be 100 – and likely still alive. If I retire at 62, the average retirement age for women in the United States, where I live, I will have […]

Crossroads of Peace: Armenia’s call for global cooperation in an evolving world

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of Armenia, Office of the President of Armenia As President of Armenia, I am serving a nation that has weathered historical storms, emerged resilient: adapted to reality and learned to survive. In the context of today’s […]

High and rising hay fever in Japan may now have a solution

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda Spring in Japan is long-awaited on many levels as the Sakura or cherry blossoms are in full bloom, eliciting one of the country’s most iconic […]

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