Global community demands an end to slave trade, Qatar appoints women to Advisory Council for the first time, Israeli company uses innovation to convert plastic into recyclable thermoplastic material, France welcomes African refugees to their country and vegan restaurants share meals free-of-charge in Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam.

World Bank aids development in Iraq, Hungary provides support for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Brazil plans monetary rewards for landowners protecting the Amazon rainforest, African countries launch websites to provide transparency for citizens and China releases rare monkeys into the wild.

Donors in the United Kingdom reach new heights of generosity, South Sudan provides free passage to humanitarian agencies, research in Sweden illustrates the blessings of animal companions, United Arab Emirates launches fund to eradicate infectious diseases and major retailer in Australia introduces "Quiet Hour" for autistic community.

Australia and Sri Lanka plan to develop trade and investment opportunities, Russia offers free electronic visas for tourists and investors, Iran supports development in Iraq, Chile plans significant investment in renewable energy projects and programs supported by Cuba help Angolans to read and write.

Syria receives food aid from China, Hrant Dink Foundation receives Chirac Prize for Conflict Prevention, mobile robot helps child reconnect to her classroom, News Agency Prensa Latina receives international award and homeless hero saves children from burning building.

Leaders from Russia, Turkey and Iran meet to discuss peace in Syria, Ghana initiates program to protect children, new book encourages children to protect animals, the Panda Club forms in China to support those with rare blood type and India's tech giants sign Giving Pledge.

European and African officials meet to discuss plans to help migrants in Libya, Lebanese Christian Patriarch travels to Saudi Arabia, skin transplant saves man’s life, Nicaragua holds peaceful and transparent elections and Afghan journalist’s courage inspires many.

India delivers 65 metric tons of medical aid to Mozambique, Cuba and Caribbean Community enhance economic cooperation, expert boat builder from Kenya tasked with constructing a vessel from recycled plastic, Afghan girls complete mixed-gender race and rescued animals run to greet the people who saved their lives.