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The rural, urban education gap goes far beyond connectivity
Internet access matters, but rural learners are held back by deeper inequalities in teaching, transport, devices and support

Editorial Team SDG4
Mar 196 min read


European NGOs tackling household debt and basic financial education amid Europe’s cost-of-living strain
From debt counselling to school lessons, civil society is filling gaps as EU rules tighten and borrowing shifts online

Editorial Team SDG4
Mar 97 min read


Child poverty and unequal access to extracurricular activities in South America
Cost, safety and time pressures are shutting poorer children out of sport, arts and tutoring, deepening inequality

Editorial Team SDG4
Feb 287 min read


Forward Faster initiative drives global investment in education and skills development
Corporate action on sustainability intensifies as the Forward Faster campaign links business strategy with education and equality

Editorial Team SDG4
Feb 32 min read


From propaganda to global harmony: the Vienna New Year’s Concert and the power of music
Born in one of Europe’s darkest chapters, the Vienna New Year’s Concert now unites over 50 million viewers worldwide through music, culture and shared heritage

Editorial
Jan 42 min read


Last day of the year: when change did not come from governments
An end-of-year reflection on real progress driven by people and civil society, one Sustainable Development Goal at a time.

Editorial Team SDG17
Dec 31, 20254 min read


Year in review: twelve stories that shaped 2025
A month-by-month selection of the most meaningful shifts, voices and ideas featured on Global Society News.

Editorial
Dec 30, 20258 min read


Education under pressure: why student mental health defines true quality in learning
Social media, fear of failure, and academic demands are shaping a generation at risk, but also one capable of redefining what real educational excellence means

Editorial Team SDG4
Nov 23, 20253 min read


Pratham’s quiet education revolution transforming learning for children
How a grassroots approach and evidence-based innovation are redefining access to quality education across India

Editorial Team SDG4
Oct 15, 20253 min read


Khan Academy rolls out AI-powered teaching tools as school districts scale up adoption
Khanmigo expands from pilot trials to nationwide and global classrooms, promising to ease teacher workloads and personalise learning

Editorial Team SDG4
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Six Seconds leading global change through emotional intelligence
Building sustainable growth and human connection with science-based emotional intelligence training

Editorial Team SDG3
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Free education as a pathway out of poverty
Expanding access to schooling can lift communities, but only if matched with quality, relevance, and robust implementation

Editorial Team SDG4
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Parallel realities: how art at Triennale Milano confronts inequality and inspires action
Art and activism converge in Milan as Gallenkuş’s collages expose global divides and urge collective action on inequality

Editorial Team SDG10
Aug 23, 20254 min read


Humanistic Buddhism harnesses art for sustainable development goals
Art-driven Buddhist initiative fosters education, peace, and justice through cultural dialogue in Southeast Asia

Editorial Team SDG16
Aug 17, 20253 min read


Turning crisis into art: Local communities transforming pollution into beauty
Turning ocean waste into art, coastal creatives in Southeast Asia lead grassroots change for cleaner seas and sustainable living

Editorial Team SDG14
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Global Society News reaches milestone of 1000 articles
Global Society News marks 1000th article, amplifying stories of fairness and sustainability in a world facing complex challenges

Editorial
Jul 26, 20254 min read


Urban Art as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable cities
How urban art advances SDG 11 for vibrant, equitable communities

Editorial Team SDG11
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Why we must bridge the digital divide to achieve sustainable development
Digital inclusion is not just a technological issue, it’s a human right and a global necessity.

Ira Grange
Jun 12, 20253 min read


White House Tarifa – A call to the world
The home of the Global Society Institute has entered a new phase — not only in name, but in purpose.

Christoph Geisler
Jun 8, 20252 min read


Giles Hutchins on ‘Leading by Nature’: A new model of leadership for a regenerative future
In a revealing interview and podcast episode, Giles Hutchins explores how nature-based leadership can transform individuals, organisations and the world

Marc Buckley
May 1, 20253 min read


Eusebio Sacristán Foundation: inclusive sport, education, and global goals in action
How a foundation rooted in football contributes to gender equality, climate action, and social transformation through sport, education, and inclusion

Editorial Team SDG10
Apr 22, 20254 min read


The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Towards a more just and sustainable future
In September 2015, the United Nations adopted a transformative set of global objectives designed to address humanity's most pressing challen

Editorial Team SDG17
Mar 31, 202510 min read


Repatriation: Returning human remains and cultural heritage to Indigenous communities
In recent decades, repatriation has emerged as a vital process in archaeology, involving the return of ancestral human remains and significa

Editorial Team SDG16
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Visual storytelling for environmental justice, how art and film drive global change
EJF's commitment to sustainability extends to the fashion industry. By highlighting the environmental and ethical ramifications of conventio

Editorial Team SDG17
Mar 5, 20253 min read
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