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The World Needs More Women At The Peace Table!

Having grown up in a conflict-ridden space, I firmly believe that it is important to conceptualize sustainable peace and security by employing a gendered approach to peacebuilding.

Huma Nasir March 22, 2022

An image of a men with face covered with different concerns during the pandemic.

The lockdown: A solution for Covid-19 but a threat to Tunisian Students’ mental health

Stuck at home and Juggling between online and face-to-face learning have had a huge impact on Tunisian students’ mental health.

Sirine bougacha March 15, 2022

Public Speaking: Fake it till you make it!

Public speaking skills can be improved through mediation. These steps can help you get through the process.

Ghada Mezghani March 13, 2022

‘Nursing’ a Community into Marginalization: A Study on the Hardships Faced by Medical Nurses in India

The Indian medical nurses’ community is a marginalized one. Read this article to know more about the trials and tribulations associated with the nursing profession in India.

Anitta Thajudheen Jia December 10, 2021

Practical Tips: A Guide for Women in Malawi to Help their Micro and Small Businesses Survive the Pandemic

The year 2019 ended with stories of a notorious virus that was spreading around the world which was later declared as a pandemic in March 2020. The virus has disrupted health systems, micro and small businesses, and the economic systems around the world. The people and businesses alike have experienced their share of challenges and…

Zione Kamtambe December 8, 2021

Gig platforms and Gig Economy: Expanding Economic Opportunities for the Young People in Sub-Saharan Africa

You are probably wondering what these seemingly big words – Gig Platforms and Gig Economy- mean. Well, not to worry as it will all make sense in a minute or even less. The way that people have worked traditionally, in my view, is honestly kind of depressing. The fact that you had to have a…

Zione Kamtambe December 7, 2021

The Magnitude of Cultivating Self-awareness in iGen Leaders

Technology advancement is hindering self-awareness development in centennials. We need to reconsider how to properly address this problem.

Nhat Quynh Nhu Dong December 3, 2021

Woman with white paint over her face; symbolic of the craze behind skin whitening in the east.

How ‘Fair’ Art Thou: The Paradox of Skin Whitening and Skin Tanning

In a country like India where arranged marriages are still the norm, the dowry system benefits highly from its other quagmire: the fair skin hullabaloo. As a girl in the Indian marriage market lugs from light to dark in the skin palate, her prospective array of grooms shrinks, and the dowry bag bloats up. It’s…

Anitta Thajudheen Jia November 10, 2021

A man verbally abuses his female partner

The Shadow Pandemic: Domestic violence against women and girls during COVID-19

Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have been told to stay home, stay safe, and protect others in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Yet all these prevention methods have indirectly put millions of women and girls into great danger. To them, home has not been a safe place for months, for years….

Anh Minh Nguyen October 22, 2021

Malala Yousafzai: The girl who stood up

Malala Yousafzai, the girl who stood up against the Taliban and fought for women’s rights, became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Samridhi Jain October 10, 2021

COVID-19 vs Refugees: the gaps in humanitarian action left by the pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis has had disproportionate impacts on the lives of refugees in terms of healthcare, education and socio-economic well-being.

Samridhi Jain September 23, 2021

Image of a teen standing beside the physical manifestation of his mental illness, seeking out for help.

The Plague of the Mind: A Study of India’s Mental Healthcare System

There’s much speculation surrounding the mental healthcare system in India. Read this article to learn about the shortcomings of the mental health sector in India and possible solutions.

Anitta Thajudheen Jia September 22, 2021

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