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Women in Politics: A Tough Lebanese Chronicle

Women are conducting one battle with many fronts in Lebanese politics. Although they are improving slowly, they still have a long way to go.

Stéphanie Ghacibeh September 21, 2021

Girl child having school shoe in one foot while schakles in other.

Child Marriage And Its Consequences: What Do You Need To Know?

With schools closed and families struggling economically due to COVID-19, one of the most pressing concerns is the increase in child marriage under the age of eighteen.

Sabeen Sulehri September 13, 2021

founder and Director of Kites for Peace Organization

“All you need to do is to care” In conversation with the founder of the “Zimbabwe Cares Network”

An article from an interview with Surraiya Essof on her perspectives on volunteerism.

Joseph Ndondo August 31, 2021

The dividing line between sexual pleasure and sexual assault

Being a roaring success, over the last five years, not only in the US but also in the entire world, the #Metoo movement has had a very strong impact on people of all ages, genders, from different social and economic backgrounds. Through sharing stories of most often, though not limited to women on their past…

Ilyes Rekhis June 26, 2021

Us VS Them: Increasing Social and Political Polarization in Pakistan

Polarization is when a society splits into different factions at extreme ends, without a connecting middle ground. Polarization is shaking societies across the world, from new democracies to long-established ones. In recent years, we have seen the United States dividing between Red and Blue corresponding to the Republicans and Democrats divide. Polarization is affecting the…

Waleed Ahmad May 25, 2021

Theresa Nyava: A brave lady fighting period poverty in Zimbabwe

This story is about Theresa Nyava, founder of Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe and her work in tackling period poverty in Zimbabwe

Joseph Ndondo May 15, 2021

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

GroundBreakers: Rara Reines, social media and the push for change

GroundBreakers is an innovative non-profit, helping activists connect. Learn about their recent campaign – 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence