Category: VOICES
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Historic vote looms in Central African Republic as UN urges peaceful participation
Ahead of the 28 December polls, Secretary-General António Guterres called on all Central Africans to…
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Forget new year’s resolutions: why setting intentions is the key to a fulfilling year
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New Year’s resolutions often come with high hopes and,…
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UN celebrates 10 years of progress in youth, peace and security agenda
In 2021, after the Taliban takeover, Nila Ibrahimi and her family fled Afghanistan. Having been…
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Will your clothes need a passport? EU targets fashion’s greenwashing with new rules
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The global fashion industry is gearing up for a…
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What went right in 2025: the top 25 good news stories of the year
19. Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal offered hope A fragile deal to end the war…
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Synthetic drug market disrupted in Syria after regime change
Captagon, a highly addictive stimulant, has been circulating illegally from the Middle East to Africa…
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Why a cheetah sperm bank may be key to saving the species from extinction
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the heart of Namibia, a unique conservation project…
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Spit-up, stand-up: the comedy clubs for mums (and babies too) – Positive News
Mother, writer and actor Angela Garwood meets some of the women behind baby-friendly comedy clubs.…
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World News in Brief: More UN staff detentions in Yemen, peacekeepers killed in Sudan sent home, attacks in Ukraine
This latest incident, which occurred on Thursday, brings the total number of UN staff currently…
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6 surprising signs of loneliness women often miss (and how to reconnect)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On the outside, things seem… fine. Work is demanding…