Seven Ways In Which Humanity Won In 2015

2015 is almost coming to end! Like any other year, it has its own shares of ups and downs.This year we were tested time and time again, only to rise spectacularly to the occasion. And here are seven reason to prove that the real winner of 2015 is humanity

Help comes from all across the globe for Nepal

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A major earthquake with a massive magnitude of 7.8 on Richter scale, shook Nepal in April 2015. This was the worst earthquake in Nepal since 1934 and claimed thousands of lives. Within moments of earthquake help started pouring in from all the quarters. The countries all across the world tried to help in whatever form they could. With the help and support it received, Nepal opened its doors for tourism three months after the disaster.

Je Suis Charlie

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An innocent cartoon based on Prophet Muhammad in the satirical French weekly, Charlie Hebdo, led to a execution style shooting of the journalists in the newspaper office. The world joined hands in support of the magazine and sent out the message that hate crimes on basis of religion will not be tolerated. Millions of people got on the streets and internet with the message of 'Je Suis Charlie'.

Ireland becomes the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote

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Ireland became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and provide equal rights to the community in 2015. In the polls conducted, a majority of 62% of the electorate voted in favor of gay marriage. The result was globally hailed was a victory of humanity and the beginning of social change.

Women get an equal representation in Canadian cabinet

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The newly-elected Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau presented the world his young and ethnically diverse cabinet, calling it a true representation of Canada. The cabinet features an equal number of men and women, and on being questioned about the same he replied that is 2015!

Pray for Paris, Beriut and the others suffering

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Millions across the globe came together in act of solidarity against the killings and blasts in Beirut and Paris. The hashtag #PrayforParis was coined and support for the people suffering was provided lent by people all across the globe.

COP21

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In the wake of Paris terror attacks and bombings, two climate protests were cancelled. Instead of being let down, thousands of protesters left behind their shoes and notes demanding that serious thought be given to the rising and urgent issue of climate change. One of the pair even belonged to Ban Ki-Moon, UN General Secretary and Pope Francis.

Chennai Floods

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The Indian city of Chennai is currently facing the worst floods of century. With more then 270 lives lost, the death toll continues to mount. However, in this moment of despair people have extended their heartiest support to the victims of the floods. It is the first calamity where the number of volunteers is greater than that of victims.