Gender Equality & LGBTI

“Why gender equality is a failing concept”

May 25, 2017 4536 views

In Africa, feminism is a dream beyond reaching due to the oppressive nature of society, writes Kiyara Matambanadzo, 16, a Correspondent…

“Finding ways to curb gender-based violence”

May 19, 2017 2757 views

Gender-based violence reportedly affects an alarming one in five Nigerian women aged 15-24 years. Kelechukwu Iruoma, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

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“Women can earn elected leadership by merit”

May 10, 2017 1542 views

It has been a long struggle to give women a voice, writes Judith Akoth, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kisumu…

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“Two-thirds rule and yet no gender equity”

April 25, 2017 1782 views

Seven years after the promulgation of a new, all-inclusive Constitution in 2010, Kenyan women’s journey to full institutional and de…

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“Transgender predicament requires action”

March 9, 2017 1551 views

India’s transgender community has been a target of chronic violence, intolerance and stereotyping. Sugandha Parmar, 23, a Correspondent in Kanpur,…

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“It’s 18! What’s next to stop child marriage?”

March 6, 2017 1692 views

On Valentine’s day this year, Malawi’s national assembly passed a bill that called for the Constitution to raise the marriage…

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“Women and their changing role in India”

February 20, 2017 19407 views

During India’s national struggle, the position of women took a turn for the better, writes Abhay Shah, 17, a Correspondent…

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“Global gag rule: America has failed women”

February 8, 2017 1562 views

A hastily-signed American executive order will have far-reaching impact on vulnerable women around the globe, writes Ros Limbo, 26, a…

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“#LifeinLeggings: the Caribbean perspective”

February 1, 2017 1986 views

Goal 5 of the SDGs addresses gender equality and empowerment, but Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago, says…

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“Senate postings highlight gender issues”

January 13, 2017 1687 views

Recent appointments to the national Senate raise questions about commitment to gender equality, writes Alicia Wallace, a Commonwealth Correspondent from…

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