Tag: Health
Quick Case – THE SOOT LIFE EXPECTANCY (NIGERIA)
Soot pollution in Nigeria’s Rivers State, attributed to oil bunkering, gas flaring, and illegal refineries, has led to an alarming increase in soot levels, at times surpassing WHO guidelines by 40x. Despite its severe health impacts, national discourse has sidelined the issue.
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Quick Case – MORNING AFTER ISLAND (HONDURAS)
In Honduras, access to certain forms of contraception, such as the morning-after pill, has been constrained by strict laws and cultural norms. The country’s conservative
reproductive health policies, influenced by societal and religious beliefs, have historically limited or prohibited the availability of emergency contraception.
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CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: STORIES REDEFINING SOCIETAL NARRATIVES
Advocacy is a transformative force that has the potential for societal change. Cases worldwide demonstrate that resilience, innovation, and collaboration are crucial to shaping better futures. Here, we feature three such cases, which showcase Honduras’ advancements in reproductive rights, Nigeria’s environmental awareness campaign, and Chile’s progressive healthcare advocacy.
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Quick Case – THE GAMING CAP (BRAZIL)
In partnership with Alienware, Dell Technologies launched The Gaming Cap, the first-of-its-kind technology that allows hearing-impaired people to feel the gaming sounds they can’t hear. With this wearable tech, hearing disabilities no longer detract from the gaming experience. This branded innovation connects a community of over 300 million players with Dell hardware and the entire gaming world. The device is compatible with all gaming platforms and major video game franchises.
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Quick Case – PROJECT CONVEY (US)
Research has shown that individuals on the autistic spectrum find emojis easier to understand than facial expressions. The system captures the emotions of video call participants by using pitch analysis, speech-to-text, and facial expression interpretation. It converts them into a single emoji, helping autistic people communicate and interpret emotions.
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