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Skateboarding is about falling and getting back up again. It's about pushing yourself and becoming stronger. And now thanks to 'Make Life Skate Life' it's also being used to tackle gender discrimination and empower women in Morocco.

Mabul is a small island located off Malaysia's southeastern coast. It's known for its fishing and diving communities; however, recently a new group has entered the scene.

Svetlana knows what it's like to have your world turned upside down, and that's why she opened Russia's first salon for women with cancer. She wants to show them that even when they are sick, they are beautiful.

Vida Nueva is a cooperative in Mexico lead completely by women. Created by our hero, Pastora, her mother and grandmother, Vida Nueva aims to empower women through skill-building workshops. To these women, independence means everything.

Did you know that in ancient Rome lefties were considered sinister? Here's how things have turned around for these previously shunned people.

Mabul is a small island located off Malaysia's southeastern coast. It's known for its fishing and diving communities; however, recently a new group has entered the scene.

Flor Edwards was born and raised in the apocalyptic sex cult 'The Children of God'. She spent her entire childhood knowing only what the cult leader had told her, her parents, and her group, including 'God's warning of a 1993 apocalypse', leading her to live every day preparing to die at 12 years old.

For seven years Giorgia Mitro has been identifying migrants who have lost their lives while trying to cross the Mediterranean. Her work is proof that it's time for immigration policies to change.

In America, citizens have the right to participate in their local government debates. That's not always a good thing.

KK, a Cambodian-American, grew up in the Long Beach ghettos before being deported to Cambodia after 9/11. But instead of letting the move defeat him, he began teaching local street kids.

She's running the very first Thai Buddhist Temple for female monks, promotes equality between men and women, and believes that in order to follow Buddha, you have to be revolutionary.

There are more youth in the world than ever before, but they aren’t learning the skills they need to create a brighter future. This needs to change.

Most women living in the village of Manshiyat Nasser have drop out of school to help their families earn money by collecting trash from Cairo. But education is invaluable and that's why Rouas gives these women a second chance to learn.

Benjamin Ladraa was so shocked with what he saw in Palestine that he decided to walk a journey of a lifetime to raise awareness about the Israeli occupation.

The mayor of a city in Lebanon thought having its police women wearing short shorts would show the world how progressive it is and bring the tourists. What do you think?

When a high school's receptionist decided to say goodbye to students for the summer, no one expected this.

In Italy for a limited time, an archaeological exhibition is open to the public... and completely underwater.

Alejandra is one of the last barnacle hunters of Galicia, a community in northern Spain. It's a risky job that only a few women dare to do... Because even if you know the cliffs, nothing can save you from an unexpected wave.

Recreational places like beaches are rarely adapted to suit individuals with disabilities, but this inclusive town in the Pacific is introducing a new infrastructure for all to enjoy.

13-year-old Hussain followed in his father's footsteps after an accident left his father unable to work. Gaza's youngest fisherman now supports his parents and six siblings.

Just after her first birthday, Jason’s little daughter Angela was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer and given a 20 per cent chance of survival. To help her get through it, he created a t-shirt that would make her feel invincible.

In Palestine, we take a look at Ahmad Abu Ataya, a hero who recycles bombs and turns them into plants pots.

Tarek is recovering his fellow divers' bodies - people who lost their lives in the world’s deadliest diving site: the Blue Hole.

This wetland in Navi Mumbai, India, acts as a natural barrier against floods and is home to more than 80 bird species, which is exactly why the Agarwals are doing everything they can to protect it.

As a child in Palestine, going to the dentist can be a scary experience, as the dentists' tools can remind them of the sounds of bombs. But Rasha came up with an ingenious way to get kids to say 'aaah' and enjoy their dental check-up.