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COVID-19 has taught us many lessons, including that we shouldn’t value people based on the way they dress writes Metolo Foyet, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Cotonou, Benin. She argues that those who are smartly attired for work are treated like their jobs are more important than low-status workers. COVID-19 has however taught us that every job …
Social media is increasingly being flooded with images of the first son of Uganda’s 76-year-old president and slogans like “Muhoozi Project” are being used to apparently gather support from the public for President Museveni’s son. Meanwhile, regime bloggers, loyalists, and die-hard supporters of Musevenism have started calling for General Muhoozi’s candidacy. What both father and …
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Pakistani women face what seems to be a never-ending cycle of gender inequality. When compared to men, Pakistani women have less access to information, formal education, employment, and healthcare. Samara Ali, a 27-year-old Correspondent from Pakistan argues that not enough is being done to ensure that women have the same opportunities that men freely enjoy. …
For 17 days; race, religion, politics and all other global issues came second as people around the world were united to cheer for their athletes in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. As athletes continue to celebrate their wins; Alvin Ma, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada reflects on some values of the games and the need for …
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Adopting a child in Pakistan is difficult. There are outdated laws and socio-cultural factors that create barriers to adoption. Samara Ali, a 27-year-old Correspondent from Pakistan argues that these barriers limit the chances of unwanted children securing happier lives. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Photo Credit: Shutterstock …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. About Samara Ali: I’m currently a graduate student who has always …
COVID-19, heart disease, stroke and lower respiratory diseases are responsible for high numbers of death globally but Erisa Sserwadda, a 25-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Uganda argues that diseases aren’t all that we need to be concerned about as the increase in the world’s population is threatening the survival of the human race. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Photo Credit: …
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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Photo Credit: Al Jazeera ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. About Ewura Adwoa Larbi: I’m a tertiary student studying animal biology and conservation science. My passions include nature and human and animal interactions.
As the protests continue, it is not only males who are being impacted by the inhumane treatment from the SARS police unit. 28-year-old Nigerian Correspondent, Olurunnisola Abe highlights the women who have been directly affected and some of those who continue to stand against police brutality. International Day of the Girl Child which was observed …
Illegal arrests, extortion, brutality, and the killing of innocent Nigerians by the country’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have sparked protests which are continuing throughout this week. Nnabugwu Chukwuebuka, a 26-year-old Nigerian Correspondent argues that the youths have been traumatized by SARS and just want to live their lives. After one of my regular phone conversations …