Posts tagged poverty
Anniversary of Female Kenyan Runner’s Death Sheds Light on Femicide
Anniversary of Female Kenyan Runner’s Death Sheds Light on Femicide

The one year anniversary of Kenyan runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s murder at the hands of her ex-partner illuminates Kenya’s gender-based violence crisis. Kenya’s high rates of femicide and abuse against women and girls makes the nation difficult to live in for females.

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AfricaChristina Niesfemicide, gender-based violence, Kenya, Rebecca Cheptegei, violence, sexual violence, patriarchy, bribery, sexual assault, sexual abuse, physical abuse, poverty, impoverishment, female runners, Kenyan runners, Kenyan government, protests, education
Venezuela’s Economic Recovery: Why Are the Poor Becoming Poorer?
Venezuela’s Economic Recovery: Why Are the Poor Becoming Poorer?

Venezuela's economy shows signs of recovery, driven by increased oil production. Still, the poor are left behind as the wealth gap grows, and access to foreign currencies remains limited for the majority of the population. The country's infrastructure for the rich expands while impoverished households suffer from food insecurity, water shortages, and lack of basic services.

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AmericasBy Megha PolavarapuVenezuela, economic crisis, bolivar, hyperinflation, foreign currencies, Maduro regime, Hugo Chavez, US dollars, oil production, Ukraine war, economic growth, poverty, wealth gap, informal jobs, income inequality, 1990s recession, Nicolas Maduro, shortages, food insecurity, water shortages, power outages, underfunded education, customs-to-your-table policy, Latin America, malnutrition