According to Al Jazeera, the United Nations has voted to change the way the world map is projected, with a new version depicting Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania as larger than they appear on the traditional Mercator projection.
The United Nations has adopted a revised world map intended to correct long-standing distortions that made Africa appear smaller than it actually is, according to a BBC News report examining the strengths and weaknesses of various map projections.
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for maps to more accurately represent the true size of Africa, according to Al Jazeera.
A renewed push to end child marriage includes a contested bill in Congress and a new United Nations day dedicated to the issue, according to NPR News.