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The Taliban had banned women in Afghanistan from schools.

However, a radio station used its programmes to keep educating women.

Women in Scotland asked for an apology.

Centuries ago, laws against witchcraft led to the murder of many women.

In some countries, women are still attacked as witches today.

The environment was also a hot topic in 2022.

Mangroves were being replanted in Kenya to repair decades of damage from human activity.

In Liberia, chimpanzees were returned to the wild.

They'd been used in medical experiments but are now cared for by volunteers.

And marine life in Thailand's Phi Phi bay returned after it had almost disappeared due to mass tourism.

As part of recovery efforts, a new education centre raises tourists' awareness of their environmental impact.

While people were creating positive change, Russia was attacking Ukraine.

The war forced 7.8 million Ukrainians to leave their lives behind and seek safety in nearby European countries.

Russia's war also caused food and oil prices to rise globally.

Prices of key ingredients in Africa increased significantly due to the war as many African nations usually import food from Ukraine.

Now, millions face hunger in Africa.

Julius Adewale: "Cost of production, it has increased immensely.

Opposition to the fast fashion industry has grown and people have taken up sewing to reduce waste and living costs.

In London, beauty product company UpCircle's extending the limits of the zero waste movement by recycling used coffee grounds into skincare products.

And at an art exhibition in London, designers displayed creative ways to recycle waste products.

The US saw fights for women's rights and the planet.

Environmental activist Rob Greenfield highlighted personal action on pollution.

He wore all the waste that an average American's diet produces in a month.

His trash suit helped to raise public awareness.

There were also protests against the US Supreme Court.

It removed women's right to an abortion.

Women in many states lost the right to control their own body.