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Arts and Culture
The 2021 Oscars was a promising night for women and diversity
China native Chloe Zhao was named best director for "Nomadland," making her the first Asian woman and only the second woman ever to take home the award.
Social Justice
The Chauvin guilty verdict: Experts weigh in on George Floyd and the role of race
Four academics offer their insight into the trial of Derek Chauvin and discuss the societal implications moving forward.
United States
What’s in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan?
From modernizing highways, to funding the care economy, President Biden plans to create jobs and boost America's economy with his infrastructure plan.
Emerging Technologies
Workers need a new social contract and technology has a key role to play
Technology and COVID-19 threaten to exacerbate existing social inequalities. Sharan Burrow of the International Trade Union Confederation explains why.
United States
46.8 million Americans identify as Black. Here's how the demographic is developing
Pew Research Center has analyzed demographic characteristics of America's Black population in 2019 compared to the year 2000. It's growing more diverse.
New Zealand
Parents who experience a miscarriage are now entitled to paid leave in New Zealand
The legislation gives a bereavement allowance of three days leave to mothers and partners when a pregnancy ends with a stillbirth.
Systemic Racism
It’s a good time for a day dedicated to fostering tolerance and equality
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination comes after a tumultuous year of tragedy, protest, and some promising signs of change.
Social Justice
There’s a popular backlash against experts. Here’s why that matters
What's the role of expertise in democracies and how should science inform political decisions?
Leadership
3 steps to chart a course towards inclusion
With systems and infrastructure failing, work to promote diversity and inclusion has never been more important. Here are lessons from one Forum community.
COVID-19
4 ways to deliver social justice during the COVID-19 recovery
Only addressing systemic inequalities will ensure our societies remain resilient in the future – here are four ways to approach the problem.
Justice and Law
3 things governments and donors can do now to protect women from violence
Three founding members of the Global Survivor Network share recommendations for investments that will keep women safe during and after COVID-19.
Entrepreneurship
3 things to consider when adapting entrepreneurship for the post-COVID world
Entrepreneurship must integrate the following three aspects: ecological and social systems; collective responsibility for justice; and posture of learning.
United Kingdom
Taking early action is key to preventing homelessness, according to this Scottish report
Public organizations need to work together at least six months before someone is likely to lose their home, a report from homelessness charity Crisis finds.
Human Rights
Diversity in law enforcement may improve policing, study shows
White officers make more stops and arrests than Black or Hispanic police, particularly in predominantly Black communities.
Social Justice
4 views on how to ensure social justice in a digital world
For World Day of Social Justice 2021, we asked four experts to share their insights and suggestions on how to ensure social justice in a digital world.