NIGHT OWL In war, there are no real victors; there are only victims who have either lost their lives or who will continue to live with the trauma. The war between Israel and Hamas must stop now. Too many innocent lives have already been lost. Thousands of civilians from both territories, as...
NIGHT OWL Imagine the power of the sun right in the palm of your hand. Imagine that power illuminating communities devastated by natural disasters or a refugee camp filled with children reeling from the horrors of war. This is the power that Solight Design’s SolarPuff is giving. Alice Min Soo...
NIGHT OWL Karlie Kloss is a woman of confidence and authority when she struts down the runway, which she has done for hundreds of times including for top designers and fashion brands. But beyond the catwalk, the supermodel dubbed as “The Panther” is driven by a greater cause. She has graced the...
NIGHT OWL The rapid-transit London Underground, more commonly known as the Tube, is the world’s first and oldest underground railway, dating back to 1863 when it was still called the Metropolitan Railway. More than a century and a half later, the Tube not only remains to be the most...
NIGHT OWL Marital status is linked to whether a woman has ever experienced violence, a recent survey revealed. According to the 2022 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), 11 percent of women who have never been married have experienced any violence, as compared to 19 percent of...
NIGHT OWL The Scottish philosopher Adam Smith believed in the idea that man should be given the liberty to pursue his own interest so long that he does not violate the laws of justice; as it is in the pursuit of enlightened self-interest that he can contribute to the good of society. The...
NIGHT OWL In times of war and conflict, no matter who emerges as the victor, children always end up as collateral damage. The displacement, disrupted education, witnessing death and destruction—these are all too much for a very young mind. The absence of a safe space is highly distressing for...
NIGHT OWL In an industry often associated with glitz, glamour, and red carpets, actor Matt Damon has transcended the traditional boundaries of Hollywood stardom to become a formidable force in the realm of global water conservation and access. Beyond the silver screen, Damon's unwavering...
NIGHT OWL According to UN Women, the digital divide has become the new face of gender inequality. Global figures show that women are 18 percent less likely than men to own a smartphone, and far less likely to access or use the Internet. Last year, 259 million more men than women were...
NIGHT OWL We cannot expect a better tomorrow if we are not investing enough in the next generation of leaders and citizens of this earth — the adolescents and young people of today. One-fifth of the global population, or 1.8 billion are adolescents and youth, aged 10-24 years, whose development...
NIGHT OWL Care work is something that has been existing within our homes and in our communities, but it has yet to be fully recognized for its worth, even if over one billion people around the world rely on a caregiver. In recent years, the concept of the care economy has gained significant...
NIGHT OWL In December last year, Hungary approved its National Digital Citizenship Program that is aimed at creating a digital environment that would streamline communication between the government and its citizens. This program hopes to create public administration spaces that are accessible...
