Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Only ‘faux-feminism’ disempowers men by classifying them as ‘trash'” June 11, 2017 5593 views Giving in to the ‘#menaretrash’ trend could sabotage the progress that feminists have long fought for, writes Tshwanelo Fokazi, 24, a…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Taking action to protect abuse victims” May 29, 2017 2612 views Survivors of abuse face a number of hurdles in recovery and rebuilding their lives. Ruth Adeyi, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Why gender equality is a failing concept” May 25, 2017 6381 views In Africa, feminism is a dream beyond reaching due to the oppressive nature of society, writes Kiyara Matambanadzo, 16, a Correspondent…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Finding ways to curb gender-based violence” May 19, 2017 4342 views Gender-based violence reportedly affects an alarming one in five Nigerian women aged 15-24 years. Kelechukwu Iruoma, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Women can earn elected leadership by merit” May 10, 2017 2465 views It has been a long struggle to give women a voice, writes Judith Akoth, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kisumu…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Two-thirds rule and yet no gender equity” April 25, 2017 2716 views Seven years after the promulgation of a new, all-inclusive Constitution in 2010, Kenyan women’s journey to full institutional and de…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Transgender predicament requires action” March 9, 2017 2609 views India’s transgender community has been a target of chronic violence, intolerance and stereotyping. Sugandha Parmar, 23, a Correspondent in Kanpur,…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “It’s 18! What’s next to stop child marriage?” March 6, 2017 2791 views On Valentine’s day this year, Malawi’s national assembly passed a bill that called for the Constitution to raise the marriage…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Women and their changing role in India” February 20, 2017 28948 views During India’s national struggle, the position of women took a turn for the better, writes Abhay Shah, 17, a Correspondent…
Read more Gender Equality & LGBTI “Global gag rule: America has failed women” February 8, 2017 2532 views A hastily-signed American executive order will have far-reaching impact on vulnerable women around the globe, writes Ros Limbo, 26, a…