by Monica Islam The People’s Republic of China, although an economic powerhouse, is no stranger to accusations of human rights abuses in the country. For instance, from an environmental perspective, China is the world’s top pollutant emitter. Nearly 60,000 people die due to water pollution every year in China. Other concerns are hostility towards religious …

How lessons from China could help eradicate female genital mutilation Read More »

by Similoluwa Ifedayo In today’s political and leadership world, the imperative need for increased female representation has become paramount. Women continue to be underrepresented in governmental positions worldwide, despite comprising half of the population. This imbalance and gap impede the effectiveness of decision-making processes, hindering progress on crucial societal issues. A balanced political system is …

Increased female representation in Government imperative Read More »

by Monica Islam There are no better people in the world than the Jews and why Hitler doesn’t think so is a mystery to me. They contribute to every society they live in, and most of all, they are a deeply religious people. Miss Gates in To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee Did …

Never Again: Remembering the Holocaust Read More »

“I believe the children are our future…” Whitney Houston, Greatest Love of All by Adedoyin Ajayi Citizens constitute the true wealth of a nation. Human resources comprise the active factors of production responsible for corralling the passive factors (land, physical capital, technology) to build societies, develop institutions, create wealth, and add value. Consequently, a nation …

Out-of-school Children in Nigeria: A Ticking Time Bomb Read More »

by Ruhamah Ifere Women and girls are on the run for their lives in Nigeria.  This is alarmingly so because in 2023, 30 million women and girls are still experiencing gender based violence in the country according to Action Aid. One in two women report that they or a woman they know have experienced violence …

Gender based violence: Rape; Clearing the fog Read More »

by Monica Islam Patriarchy is defined as “a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.” Much to the dismay of radical feminists, I do not have a problem with this. It is fine for men to lead. Not everyone can be the leader if …

Conventional Patriarchy Hurts Men, Too! Read More »

by Katerina Panagi Democracy and participation are two essential pillars of a just and equitable society. In the modern world, democracy has become the predominant form of government, with its principles deeply rooted in the belief that people have the right to govern themselves and participate in the decision-making processes that affect their lives. This …

Democracy and Participation: The Cornerstones of a Just Society Read More »

On 7th October 2023, the clear azure morning skies of Israel were pierced with a barrage of rockets fired by Hamas. In a pre-meditated, provocative, surprise offence, Hamas not only launched rockets at Israel, but also brutally killed unarmed Israeli civilians and took about 200 hostages—including children and the elderly, in response to the continued …

Commonwealth Correspondents Peace Statement on Gaza-Israel Read More »

by Erisa Sserwadda When will the widespread killing of civilians in Gaza stop? When will the hypocrisy in the West end? When will we no longer see the deaths of defenceless children, mothers, medical professionals, journalists, and young people without weapons in Gaza? When will the current genocide come to an end? In 2023, would mankind …

When will the bloodshed in Gaza end? – A call for accountability Read More »

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