by Amelia Mitchell Bleary eyed and half asleep, I reluctantly stumbled out of bed and began my preparations for an important day. It was April 25, Anzac Day, and as an Australian Air Force Cadet I was anxious not to be late for my local town’s Dawn Service. In Australia and New Zealand Anzac Day …
by Archibong Bassey Like many children living in Nigeria – a malaria endemic country, I battled Malaria while growing up. Despite my mother’s tireless efforts with limited resources, the disease always struck, leaving her burdened with guilt as she nursed me to recovery. In Nigeria, at that time, only 2 per cent of households reported …
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by Lillian Efobi Photo credit: Watch List 2024 | Crisis Group – Countries with Ongoing Conflicts From Northeast Nigeria to South Sudan, Yemen, North Kivu, Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Colombia, bombs bloom like malevolent flower, dreams lie shattered, violence of symphony cracks lullabies to the cannons forever. The world is in turmoil with many …
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by Katerina Panagi Nestled in the eastern Mediterranean lies the island of Cyprus, a land rich in history and culture. While modernity has brought rapid changes to its landscapes and societies, the echoes of ancient civilizations still reverberate through the island, shaping the perspectives of its people today. From the enigmatic ruins of ancient cities …
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by Shelley Addison-bell, Ocean Youth Working Group Communications and Brand Lead Photo source: Shelley Addison-bell (Author) The world’s oceans are filled with life, from vibrant coral reefs to shallow shores. Beneath its surface is a crucial hero of marine ecosystems: seagrass. For World Seagrass Day, on March 1, we came together to recognize the vital …
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by Adedoyin Ajayi Photo: An eruption of La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent & the Grenadines on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Photo by Robertson S. Henry The 2024 Caribbean Youth Dialogues organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) provided an appraisal on five of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hosted …
by Similoluwa Ifedayo Leadership is the act of guiding a group of people or an organisation. Every good leader with the aim of building a system that transcends time requires the ability to take risks and challenge the status quo. Leadership in sustainable development plays a key role in addressing poverty and fostering inclusive economic …
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by Ainesh Dey photo caption: The team arguing against the motion won the 8th Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development The 8th Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development held recently in London shed light on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The …
AI in Sports: Ethical and Strategic Use Key for Sustainable Development Read More »
by Joshua Kimera The judicial system stands as the cornerstone of any society founded upon the principles of justice and fairness. It serves as the bedrock upon which trust and confidence in the rule of law are built. However, in recent times, trust in judicial systems worldwide has faced significant challenges, eroded by perceptions of …
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by Oluwatosin Oludele From “why you dey cry? No be man you be?” to “man no suppose dey gentle my guy”, society has always instructed men on how to act, think, and live. We are constantly bombarded with messages from the media and our environment on the Dos and Don’ts of being a man as …
For the Males: Breaking Stereotypes and Toxic Masculinity Read More »