Global Citizen Stories
Starbucks Is Completely Eliminating Plastic Straws
This is a huge win for the environment – one that will take 1 billion plastic straws out of circulation every single year.
19-Year-Old Girl Arrested for Dancing in Iran
She was arrested just for dancing. Now, other women are protesting the arrest by posting videos of themselves dancing, too.
Why You Should Never Flush Tampons Down the Toilet
Around half of women don’t even realize it’s a problem, so let’s start spreading the word. Seriously – don’t do it.
US Cuts Funding to Help Sex Trafficking Survivors
The sudden decision by the Trump administration to defund legal services for survivors of sex trafficking has left victims and advocates reeling.
