by Ewura Adwoa Larbi It’s been weeks, a little over seven. And yet, I cannot condemn this poignant moment in the history of the Ghanaian youth to the oblivion of muddied waters. If you asked me, it was the highlight of a significant year in our democracy. One day, the march left the proverbial group …
From Clicks to Bricks; Youth Resilience in Nation-Building Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo I am a Full-time Writer and A Part-time Rebel. I write because words have power, and I rebel because silence allows injustices to fester. Today, I’m challenging the silence surrounding gender-based violence—the kind of violence that claims 50,005 lives of women. At the time you finish reading this, one woman will be …
50,005 Reasons Why Silence is Killing Women: Let’s Break the Damn Silence! Read More »
by Chimaobi Omeye The government of the United Kingdom last week vetoed the inclusion of reparations for slavery from the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. This came as a shock to many who believe the matter should have been discussed extensively. The question was raised as to why …
by Joyce Wachau Chege Photo credits: Faith Ndung’u Children in Kenya who are being raised in care institutions are being reunited with their families whose capacity to support and care for them is being enhanced through agricultural skills training and education. Faith Ndung’u, founder of GEEP-KENYA, says she is largely collaborating with the Government’s Department …
Mental health issues account for 45 per cent of the disease burden for 10 to 24-year-olds worldwide, but only 2 per cent of health budgets globally are devoted to mental health care
In every corner of Nigeria, a silent siege is taking place. It’s not the kind of siege that makes headlines or sparks protests. Instead, it’s a quieter, more insidious force—one that begins at birth and often lasts a lifetime.
by Metolo Foyet On the occasion of pride month, when time wore the colours of early June, an article by Monica Islam sparked a discussion about the evolving 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the controversies surrounding gender and sexuality in different cultural contexts. A notable incident occurred in Bangladesh, where references to the hijra community in grade 7 textbooks …
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by Bryan Obaji The birth of a child gives joy to every parent and the nurturing of children brings an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Although 10 years may not be enough time to judge success, based on the attainment of certain milestones, it is indeed enough time to know if one is on the right …
by Lilian Efobi In an era where Commonwealth’s significance is being questioned, there is the need to tell the stories, achievements and impacts of the 56 Commonwealth member nations. The Commonwealth Virtual Museum, which is at the forefront of a digitally enabled storytelling landscape, was launched in London on August 12, 2024, to offer member …
by Lilian Efobi Across the Commonwealth, young activists like Malala Yousafzai, Vanessa Nakate, Kelvin Doe, Bindi Karia, Ayakha Melithafa, Alika Kinan, Anote Tong, Sonika Manandhar and Rinu Oduala are using their voices and actions to cause positive changes in their communities and beyond. In recent times, the organization, mobilization, and implementation of social movements have …
From Protest to Policy: How Gen Z is Revolutionizing Governance Reforms Read More »
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