23 October 2024
 The documentary 'Blood Cobalt: The Congo's Dangerous and Deadly Green Energy Mines' by ABC's Foreign Correspondent exposes the brutal conditions in the cobalt mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 70% of the world’s cobalt is sourced. The demand for cobalt, essential for electric vehicle batteries, has surged, drawing impoverished Congolese workers to dangerous artisanal mining. Individuals like Mama Natalie and her family scavenge for cobalt in hazardous areas, risking their lives to earn a meager living. Artisanal mining, which accounts for 30% of the country's cobalt production, often results in fatal accidents, with children like Deomba losing their lives in collapses near mining sites owned by companies like CDM. | | | 21 October 2024
 'From A Slap' by Fanpage.it features young boys, aged 7 to 11, who are introduced to a girl named Martina and asked what they like about her. When instructed by the interviewer to slap her, all the boys refuse, with one stating, 'I don't want to hurt her,' and another quoting, 'Girls shouldn't be hit, not even with a flower.' The video aims to highlight the innate moral compass children possess when faced with gender violence, advocating for adults to reflect on their behaviors and encouraging women experiencing domestic violence to find strength in resisting abuse. With over 3.5 million views, the video delivers a powerful message against violence toward women, showing that children naturally choose compassion. | | |
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