In Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 7 million people live in shelters after widespread conflict pushed them from their homes. The overcrowded camps lack basic sanitation, making them breeding grounds for mpox, a virus transmitted by skin-to-skin and other close contact. More than 20,000 people in the country are believed to have the virus. […]
From Nepal to Mexico, Global Press Journal reporters capture 11 moments featuring this vibrant color.
On the International Day of Families, 15 elders around the world share their hopes for a planet where future generations can thrive. Every May 15, the International Day of Families celebrates the foundational ties that bind us from birth. Going back generations, from parents to distant ancestors, families have always been the core of human […]
These photos from diverse communities feature the line that links the planet.
Did you know that life expectancy — for both men and women — has shot up by 23 years since 1950, extending billions of people’s lives by an average of 45%? April 7 is World Health Day, a day to celebrate the immense strides humanity has taken in improving health outcomes. But it’s also a […]
Global Press Journal reporters capture images in mirrors and water.
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and recognize collective action toward gender parity. Half of humanity is made up of women and girls, but there’s a long way to go until gender parity around the world — the UN’s goal by 2030 — is reached. How long, exactly? At the current […]
Global Press Journal reporters capture everyday life through unusual frames.
Science, technology, engineering and math move the world forward. Why is it, then, that across much of the globe, girls are not given equal support to pursue these fields, known collectively as STEM, in the classroom or, later, in the workplace? Several studies paint the same picture: Girls are less inclined to pursue jobs in […]
Global Press Journal reporters capture bird’s-eye views of their communities.
Here’s how the planet is electrifying.
People of all ages pass time in friendly competition.
