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Saiko: The Illegal Sea Trade Benefiting All

Saiko is an illegal sea trade which is depleting Ghana’s fish stock. Since it benefits all players working on the high sea, this makes it difficult to fight.

Senyo Agbleze February 10, 2021

Why does a Sex Offender Registry Matter in the Caribbean?

Caribbean nations are working towards a Sex Offenders’ Registry but many do see challenges ahead with implementation.

Latoyaa Roberts February 6, 2021

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Crisis and persons living with disabilities

This article looks into how crisis and emergency settings further increase the vulnerabilty of persons living with disabilities and how this can be adressed

Lynet Tinoza November 26, 2020

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Change is possible, but action must be taken

Last year, the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference took place in Salt Lake City under the theme “Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cities and Communities”. The series of sessions focused on SDG 11 “to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by 2030”, but took into account the interlinkages between this SDG…

Multiple Authors November 14, 2020

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Systemic Racism and the Confines of Childhood

Systemic racism plagues the foundation of the United States both quietly and vocally. Unfortunately, the current sociopolitical climate houses a welcome narrative of vocally expressing these racist ideologies. Over the last four years there has been an increase in racially based hate groups by 55%, fueling the fire of hatred and violence towards targeted groups….

‍‍Anna Luthringer November 10, 2020

Men and Boys in the Sexual and Reproductive Health discourse: Final ingredient to the recipe for positive change

It is an indisputable fact that men are similarly crucial partners in sexual and reproductive relationships, marriage, and family structures. Thus, in the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) discourse ought to be engaged as equal partners, clients and advocates for change as opposed to being onlookers, hurdles or adversaries. Many a times it has been…

Lynet Tinoza September 30, 2020

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Volunteers are rebuilding Beirut, Lebanon. Here is how you can help.

Since the explosion, thousands of volunteers – mainly young people – have gathered in Beirut to help clean up the city and to restore it to its former glory.

Nipuna Ambanpola August 9, 2020

International Day of the African Child: Importance of Child Justice Systems

In 2018, Noura Hussein held the world captive with her heart wrenching story. The Sudanese teenager had been tried and convicted of murder at just 19 years old. Married at only 16 years old, she had tried to escape to pursue her dreams of training as a teacher. For the murder of her ‘rapist husband’,…

Sheila Ochieng' June 16, 2020

The Changing Tides of Advocacy

The 21st century heralds a new crop of activism led by youth and children. The youth play an important role in advocacy, ensuring that their voices are heard in a world riddled with self-interest. Youth activism has made a significant contribution in addressing challenges faced by the voiceless in society.

Sheila Ochieng' June 10, 2020

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