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October 19, 2024

Unleashing the economic potential of second-hand clothing
Unleashing the economic potential of second-hand clothing

Unleashing the economic potential of second-hand clothing

Second-hand clothing can help countries meet environmental targets and drive economic growth, but it needs support. A new report says governments need to help unleash the sector's economic potential.…
18 mins ago
Nigeria's 'Twinopolis' celebrates unique heritage
Nigeria's 'Twinopolis' celebrates unique heritage

Nigeria’s ‘Twinopolis’ celebrates unique heritage

The global average birthrate for twins is around 12 per 1,000 births, but in Igbo-Ora, a community in Nigeria’s southwest, that rate is about four times higher. Proudly celebrating the unusual abundance,…
2 hours ago
Human Rights Watch reports torture in Rwanda detention facilities
Human Rights Watch reports torture in Rwanda detention facilities

Human Rights Watch reports torture in Rwanda detention facilities

For decades, Rwandan authorities have subjected detainees, in both official and unofficial detention facilities, to ill-treatment and torture, with no accountability, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.…
4 hours ago