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“Empowering women will shape a community”

April 16, 2018 841 views

The role of women in today’s changing world has found and strengthened new identities, writes Amit Jain, 26, a Correspondent from…

Human Rights

“Five ways to eradicate rape culture”

October 14, 2016 5232 views

Sexual violence has no place in a democratic society, argues Laila Johnson-Salami, 20, a Correspondent from Ibadan in Nigeria, who outlines…

Human Rights

“Jamaica’s Miss World contest creates history”

February 3, 2016 1536 views

A beauty competition set the stage for one contestant to challenge preconceptions and empower others to be agents of positive change, writes…

Gender Equality & LGBTI

“Initiative team empowers girls for the future”

January 8, 2016 1583 views

Girls and women in Nigeria are getting a boost from a programme designed to help close the gender gap in…

Education

“The story of Salma’s path to education”

September 30, 2015 1625 views

Being a peer educator for disadvantaged students proved to be an inspirational experience for Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Correspondent from Kolkata in…

Gender Equality & LGBTI

"Take action and be a woman of substance!"

March 7, 2015 2106 views

On International Women’s Day, Summaya Afaq, 23, a Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan, urges women to take responsibility for empowerment through grassroots…

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Latest: Youth ambassadors receive instruments of office – Jamaica

February 16, 2011 1089 views

Twenty-two young persons were presented with instruments of office, to begin their two-year tenure as Youth Ambassadors for Jamaica, on…

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Latest: Youth solidarity march slated Feb.19

February 15, 2011 1060 views

A youth solidarity march designed to create oneness and understanding among youths in the country is being planned as part…

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Latest: Youth Ambassadors urged to become agents of change – Jamaica

February 11, 2011 1418 views

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents youth ambassador to the United Nations, Ruth Lawrence (right) with…