Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable types of cancer, yet 300,000 women across the world lost their battle against this cancer in 2018 alone. The World Health Organisation’s global strategy for eliminating cervical cancer as a public health concern by 2030 progress has also been slow. 28-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, …
12 million girls aged 15 -19 years in developing countries give birth annually. The numbers are alarming and still not enough attention is given to curtailing teenage pregnancy. This issue of teenage pregnancy directly impacts a girl’s chance of getting a good education and living a good life. Desire Atim Ednah, a 16-year-old, Commonwealth Correspondent …
Ritual-related killings are not new to Nigeria in recent times more of these incidents have been covered by the media. There were 185 ritual-related killings in Nigeria between January 2021 and January 2022 alone. Adedoyin Ajayi, a 25-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria believes that these ritual-related killings are due to the jostling for wealth, power …
Over the last two years, the world has been battling the coronavirus. We’ve become more health-conscious, and people – both young and old have been redoubling their efforts to fight diseases that have been plaguing us for thousands of years. One of these diseases is cervical cancer. Sarmad Shahbaz, Commonwealth Correspondent from Pakistan, highlights the work …
“Seriously? It’s JUST A DOG!” This is a common thought that some people have when they see an injured or dead dog on the streets. In Sri Lanka, animals are often abused directly and indirectly and the 115 year old animal welfare legislation is not effective in preventing the abuse of animals in there. Yash …
From using fire to an illuminating lightbulb, and from chorded electronic devices to Bluetooth connections, we have benefited from groundbreaking inventions throughout the course of human history but 25-year-old Vishakha, Commonwealth Correspondent from India believes that globally, we have a long way to go to solve some of our most basic problems. Photo Credits: Canva …
At least 30 countries in the world are thought to practise female genital mutilation (FGM). While they claim there are benefits to the procedure, research shows it does more harm than good. Fortunately for Bangladesh, this excessive and dangerous practice appears it is becoming obsolete. But, as Bangladeshi correspondent Monica Islam outlines, that does not …
Depression, anxiety, stress and other mental health issues often make us feel isolated. While we all fight some sort of internal or mental battle at some point in our lives, it is important for us to know that there is hope and we can overcome these negative feelings. And how better to do so than …
Many feminists have been subjected to cruel and derogatory comments online, based solely on the fact that they advocate for the empowerment of women – not for them to be seen as better than men, but equal. The nature of the insults would drive anyone away from public activism. But as Osongo D. Akinyi, a …
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Nigeria is one of several countries that participate in the extremely harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM can have deadly consequences, but even if some women and girls do not pay the ultimate price, they often have to live with debilitating physical side effects or suffer psychological trauma. So, Abdul Lawal, a 29-year-old …
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