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February 16, 2019 2036 views

A united Africa is possible, writes Kiiza Saddam Hussein, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent who lives in Uganda and Rwanda, who…

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

“Nigerian women fear family planning”

April 9, 2018 2653 views

A 2017 United Nations report predicts that Nigeria will be the third most populous nation in the world after China and…

Human Rights

“Concerted effort needed to end violence”

April 7, 2018 1896 views

Physical violence against women is a persistent problem in spite of enlightened legislation, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

Human Rights

“Let her be a girl child, not a child bride”

March 6, 2018 4018 views

Child marriage is a problem that has persisted in spite of continuous struggle to eliminate it from society, writes Jamila Haruna,…

Human Rights

“Formal education and FGM: two parallel lines”

April 27, 2017 2480 views

Education is perceived to be a tool for unlocking the world of ignorance. But as Oluwasegun Olakoyenikan, 22, a Correspondent…

Gender Equality & LGBTI

“Women and their changing role in India”

February 20, 2017 26344 views

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

Commonwealth

“Youth and investment in women’s leadership”

November 17, 2015 2763 views

Young people play an integral role in advancing development, democracy and peace. At the 10th Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta, 21-25 November,…

Human Rights

“Gender equality and climate change”

November 10, 2015 2881 views

Climate change affects entire populations, but Renice Bostic, 24, a Correspondent from Christ Church in Barbados, says that addressing the impact…

Gender Equality & LGBTI

"Is employment a valid choice for women?"

October 9, 2014 2238 views

Joining the workforce can be a controversial step for some women, but Monica Islam, 23, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh,…

Uncategorized

"Ways to improve the legal status of Kenyan women"

October 1, 2014 5105 views

Kenya has created new laws to give women protection and equality, but Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from…

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“The Africa we dream of is not farfetched”

“Nigerian women fear family planning”

“Concerted effort needed to end violence”

“Let her be a girl child, not a child bride”

“Formal education and FGM: two parallel lines”

“Women and their changing role in India”

“Gender equality and climate change”

"Ways to improve the legal status of Kenyan women"