February 2022 - World Now!

A placard reading “System Change Not Climate Change”

How Chile Is Leading the Charge for Climate Action

Leave a Comment / Climate change / By World Now Online

Latin America has been suffering from the disastrous impacts of the global climate crisis for several years now. A report by the WWF highlighted the changing climate patterns in the region, characterized by melting glaciers, worsening drought conditions, extreme weather conditions, and other environmental impacts. One Latin American country, in particular, is finally taking strict action against the …

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Why is Black History Month Celebrated in February?

Leave a Comment / Human Rights / By World Now Online

Have you ever heard of Carter G. Woodson? Despite being born to former slaves, and having no solid educational foundation in his family, Woodson defied all odds and emerged a significant figure in black history. What the country now calls “Black History Month” was the brainchild of this man in the 1920s. An educational event …

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Robert S. McNamara Fellowships

1 Comment / Fellowships/Seminars / By E.Christabel Unobe

The World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC). Fellows will be hosted at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. for …

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Fellowship for Law Students

Leave a Comment / Fellowships/Seminars / By E.Christabel Unobe

ABOUT US ABOUT WEIL LEGAL INNOVATORS The Weil Legal Innovators Program (WLI) engages incoming law school students in addressing some of the most pressing social and legal challenges in our communities today. Each WLI class is comprised of incoming law school students who plan to attend a J.D. program at one of our law school …

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Analyzing Corporate Promises on Climate Change

Leave a Comment / Climate change / By World Now Online

Many companies have made promises to tackle climate change, but how many of them are actually doing it? Scientists have been sounding the alarms on the climate crisis for the past few decades. It can only get much worse after ‘code red’ global warming warnings are issued! The focus of climate action has steadily shifted from individuals whose …

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