Read more Editor's PickGender Equality & LGBTI ‘We must not tire in the tough battle for gender equality’ February 11, 2021 794 views A blog by Amba Idongesit How did it start? I ask myself. How did we get to the point where…
Read more Editor's PickGender Equality & LGBTI Goodbye champion for women and girls July 1, 2020 2967 views The sudden death of Commonwealth youth trainer, internationally recognized activist and TV presenter, Esther Nakajjigo has been like the falling…
Read more Editor's PickGender Equality & LGBTI Skeletons of COVID-19 May 28, 2020 1446 views The coronavirus pandemic has shown us the best of humanity. But it has also brought to light many inequalities and…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTIHealth, Safety & Wellbeing Do more to protect our women March 11, 2020 1435 views International Women’s Day was observed recently and Ashlee Burnett, a 22-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad and Tobago argues that despite…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTISocial Development Living our grandmothers’ wildest dreams March 9, 2020 1122 views Women who inspire, (clockwise) Bonang Matheba, Basetsana “Bassie” Kumalo, Palesa Mokubung, Shaney Vijendranath and Lauren Dallas .
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI More equal than others? September 3, 2019 2380 views Outstanding female athletes pay a great price – intense scrutiny. After many years in the shadows, women are finally taking…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTIHuman Rights Being gay is not a crime in India October 15, 2018 2415 views Gay rights campaigners have been celebrating in India, as homosexuality has been decriminalised there. India’s Supreme Court has struck down…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “A nation of strong women” September 21, 2018 2152 views This week, New Zealanders have been celebrating the country’s journey towards gender equality with several events honouring those who fought for…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTIHuman Rights Let’s meet each other in the middle August 9, 2018 2410 views When young people have meaningful conversations, the inspiration and lessons learned can be profound. Solo Matthewsella, 30, a Correspondent from…
Read more Editor's PickGender Equality & LGBTI “What our Prime Minister’s pregnancy tells us” July 26, 2018 3200 views New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had a baby girl just a month ago. Not only did she create history…