“We did not feel prepared to be the heirs of such a terrifying hour but within it we found the power to author a new chapter” When Amanda Gorman took the stage this Wednesday, at the inauguration of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States of America, the…

Somehow, these last 5 months have gone by incredibly fast and achingly slow all at once. From fear, shock and disbelief to an uncertain and tense air of stability, we have all been challenged and pushed to collectively rethink our ways of life and behaviors. The COVID-19 pandemic has made sure that this new decade will be unlike anything that we’ve seen in recent memory, and no one is coming out unaffected. As global health systems see their faults exposed, the growing pressures caused by the variety of inequalities that exist in our societies have…

Special Edition dedicated to young People with Disabilities When COVID-19 began to emerge in late 2019, few people believed that it would get to this point. Now nearly 7 months into this pandemic, we are facing new and increasingly changing realities. …

These days, I find myself feeling more and more relived to see how in many places, COVID-19 infection and mortality rates are dropping. Many of us seem to be adjusting to this new normal and taking necessary precautions. Social gatherings are resuming slowly, and it feels like a cautious, but optimistic sigh of fresh air is washing over us. Being able to see loved ones in person after so long warms my heart and revitalizes me after a challenging few months

Although we may not be out of the woods yet, the world is, slowly but surely, beginning to open up again. With summer upon us, people have flocked to parks, beaches, open spaces and public places in droves, trying to make up for lost time in lock down and release the stress of this pandemic. The weather and crowds have been nice, tempting and reminiscent of simpler times, but I try to remind myself that safety still comes first — social distancing, face masks, and health consciousness remain part of our everyday lives. …

World Refugee Day Special Edition For many of us, these past months of quarantine have been very difficult. The stress and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our well-being, relationships, employment, education, and nearly all other aspects of life. …

2020 has been a year that will go down in history. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fault lines in societies around the world: health care and other key services have had trouble dealing with the virus, and disadvantaged communities have been disproportionately affected. Also, recently, we have seen a wave of protests and people coming together in solidarity against racism, systemic discrimination, oppression and injustice erupting in the United States and across the world. Its been year of so many ups and downs so far.

Another month down. As the temperature rises and we roll into summer, the world is facing a crossroads. While some are embracing the progressive reopening of businesses and public spaces, others remain cautious, unsure of how best to proceed. Doctors and scientists are racing to develop treatments and a vaccine while governments find ways to rebuild their economies while supporting their citizens.

IDAHOBIT SPECIAL EDITION This has been a period of intense change for everyone. Whether you are working from home, going to school online, or finding ways to spend time while in quarantine, this pandemic has been hard on all of us. …