The debate over the burkini has divided the left and right, but Will Nicholl, 23, a Correspondent in London, UK, frames the symbolic meaning of women’s clothing in the wider debate of power and control. As the debate surrounding the burkini continues, both left and right repeatedly fail to deconstruct the issue. The burkini argument needs to …
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The rise in the appetite of Kenyan women for politics is one that cannot be easily wished away. Victor Ndede, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Eldoret, Kenya explains why women are strongly coming up for elective positions in Kenya. The African culture has since time in antiquity generally relegated the position of women in the …
It has been a long struggle to give women a voice, writes Judith Akoth, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kisumu in Kenya. Although it has been an uphill journey to ensure that women enjoy equal opportunities in leadership, education and income, she questions the concept and results of legislation aimed at electing women. In all these …
Survivors of abuse face a number of hurdles in recovery and rebuilding their lives. Ruth Adeyi, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent in the UK, tells how the government has taken measures that will remove one hurdle and assist survivors in their efforts. The government in the UK is taking more action to protect abuse survivors from stalking. …
Despite being outlawed in May 2015, the advocacy to end female genital cutting in Nigeria may take longer than anticipated, writes Sola Abe, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos in Nigeria. Female Genital Cutting in Nigeria is an age-long tradition that is rooted in deep cultural beliefs. It is still being done in many societies, …
Internationally and close to home, there is pressure to address the issue of sexual harassment. Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda, argues that removing harassment is essential for equality of academic opportunity. Sexual harassment is of great concern in higher institutions of learning, and cannot be separated from issues of educational equity. Recently, …
One of the smallest minorities in Pakistan has received legal protection, but Sarmad Shahbaz Bhutta, 19, a Correspondent in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, argues that a change in public attitudes will allow all to reach their full potential. I always wondered about the ill-natured imagination toward some people in society. I was always concerned about discrimination on …