by Ayesha Ali, Maxencia Nabiryo, Bhavna Halai, Yifan Zhou Across the globe, health systems are facing unprecedented challenges – from critical workforce shortages and increasing migration to widespread burnout and deepening health inequities. As we collectively seek sustainable solutions, it is clear that both seasoned policymakers and emerging young professionals must be integral to these …
by Justin R. Langan In May, youth representatives from G7 nations gathered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to present their official Youth 7 (Y7) Summit communiqué, an official message sent between people or to a media outlet. The world needs to listen to their message, which declares that young people will not accept broken systems as …
Youth to G7: We’re Not Just the Future. We’re the Present Read More »
by Lilian Efobi and Olanike Buari Emifeoluwa was only five years old when she was brought to Lagos from Kogi State by a family friend, under the promise that she would be well cared for. That promise was never fulfilled. Instead, Emifeoluwa became a maid and was made to do domestic chores, while the other …
Beyond the Headlines: The Hidden Struggles of Child Labour in Nigeria Read More »
by Ruhamah Ifere If the Earth had a voice, it would sound like us. This article will focus on one of the most passionate voices behind Climate Change movement in Nigeria. Oladejo Oluwaseun is using spoken word poetry as a tool to create change and strengthen Climate Resilience. I met Seun whilst volunteering with the …
by Similoluwa Ifedayo “Heyyyy, babyyyy.” That’s how I greet my mum almost every time I call her. My voice goes soft, full of affection. I do it unconsciously now with a mix of warmth and admiration. And when my friend hears me call my mother that, she laughs. I always smile and tell her, “She’s …
Womanhood is Beautiful. And Tiring. And Expensive. And Everything at Once. Read More »
by Lucia Ene-Lesikar When we talk about the climate crisis, carbon emissions and extreme weather dominate the conversation. But an essential part of the solution is often missed: biodiversity. Every May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity reminds us of the deep interconnection between nature and humanity. This date commemorates the adoption of the …
by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Rwanda is known around the world for its clean streets and environmental policies. But behind this green reputation are ordinary people making extraordinary contributions. On this World Environment Day, we shine a light on some of them who remind us that real change often begins with small, consistent acts. In the …
World Environment Day: My Local Environmental Champions Read More »
by Ramna Saeed Sana Yousaf, a minor girl with dreams and hopes recently became prey of institutionalized toxic masculinity. The tragedy escalated when the totality of her identity was reduced to a mere “tiktoker” undermining her identity. This dehumanization is not just irresponsible journalism; it’s a twisted erasure of her personhood. She wasn’t a headline. …
She was a Minor, not a TikToker, Call Sana Yousaf’s murder what it is — A Femicide Read More »
Dignitaries from across the Commonwealth and beyond gathered on June 5 to welcome the seventh Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at a reception in London’s Lancaster House. Among the prominent guests were the Rt Hon David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, as well as other government ministers and senior officials …
Commonwealth Secretary-General shares her vision of renewed purpose and partnership Read More »
by Evans Ijakaa The name “police” in Kenya and most parts of Sub-Saharan Africa has become so heavily associated with negativity that few want to be linked with it. The perception is so tarnished that no positive connotations are willingly attached to the institution. This mistrust didn’t start yesterday. Kenya’s policing system was never built …