To “Sixty Million and More”
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2d ago
Written by Adedoyin Ajayi In commemoration of the International Day for Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade – March 25. “Mr. Garner,” she said, “why you all call me Jenny?” “Cause that’s what’s on your sales ticket, gal. Ain’t that your name? What you call yourself?” “Nothing,” she said. Beloved, Toni Morrison With a few lines of dialogue, Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer prize-winning “Beloved” shows one of the brutal effects of slavery – the stripping away of individual identity and freedom, replaced by a tag, a number, a pitiful portrayal of human life. The transatlantic sl ..read more
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YourCommonwealth represented in Cyprus on Commonwealth Day 2024 (+video)
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4d ago
Commonwealth Correspondent Katerina Panagi represented YourCommonwealth in Cyprus on March 11 as the British High Commission Nicosia & British Council Cyprus celebrated #CommonwealthDay 2024. Katerina, who is the first Cypriot Correspondent said it was an amazing experience to organise a workshop on culture and creativity for aspiring students. “As this year marks the 65th anniversary of the Commonwealth Scholarships Scheme, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for the warm reception and invitation of the British Council Cyprus and the UK in Cypru ..read more
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Urgent Need For Peacebuilding through the Social Media
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1w ago
by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Various social media platforms include Facebook, X(twitter), LinkedIn, WhatsApp, telegram, Instagram, Tiktok, Snapchat etc. Social media has recently become a very powerful tool to sell a brand, pass information, sell a candidate during elections and do a lot of things both on the positive and on the negative too. Statistics show that 5.04 billion people, which is 62.3 per cent of the world’s populatio ..read more
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Silencing the Guns in the DRC: Where are the women?
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1w ago
by Lillian Efobi The guns continue to roar in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) despite several ceasefires. Is the DRC destined to forever hear the echoes of conflict, or is peace a mirage for the Congolese? Some of the major root causes of the conflict include, but are not limited to: resource exploitation, ethnic tensions, political violence, extra-judicial killings and weak governance, and this has led to the displacement of 6.9 million people since 1996. The voices silenced by the conflict cry out for help daily, with no hope of peace in sight. To amplify the voices of those silen ..read more
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 Why is action against slums slow?
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1w ago
by Joshua Kimera              Across the globe, urbanisation continues to surge, leading to the proliferation of informal settlements known as slums. These densely populated areas, characterised by inadequate housing, limited access to basic services, and precarious living conditions, pose significant challenges to sustainable urban development. While slums persist as a pressing issue in many countries, the pace of action to address them remains sluggish. This article delves into the reasons behind the political, social, economic ..read more
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Shores in Peril: Unveiling the Ongoing Crisis of Plastic Pollution in Coastal Paradises
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1w ago
by Esrat Photo credit: Ron Lach Sea beaches, with their rhythmic waves and vast expanse, serve as perpetual magnets for tourists seeking respite and relaxation. These visitors, hailing from various corners of the globe, converge on these coastal sanctuaries year-round, driven by the desire to bask in the serene environment. However, the very allure that draws them to the shores also sets the stage for an unsettling paradox – the mass destruction of the very environment they seek to enjoy. A mounting predicament facing these idyllic retreats is the pervasive issue of plastic pollution. Despite ..read more
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5 Reforms for the Muslim world beginning this Ramadan
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2w ago
by Monica Islam As the month of Ramadan begins, there is a renewed vigor in the Muslim community worldwide to achieve peace and unity, to spread happiness and love, and to be mindful of a Superior Being. It is also a time for introspection. Although reformation of the Muslim world is not on the top of the list of many Muslims during this month, it is becoming inevitable to focus on making the community more inclusive. Read on to find out the five reforms that are urgently needed, and why. 1.     Religious Literalism What works in one context may not work in another. What wo ..read more
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Our World Needs More Feminists
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2w ago
by Hannah Wakawa Feminism is a concept that has been misunderstood or misinterpreted often times by some women and in most cases the opposite gender. Feminism is not a battle ground that seeks to prove that women are better than men or that men should be subdued for women. Feminism is simply a movement, an advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. Often times I study the reaction of both men and women when feminism is discussed. Feminism is of the opinion that the society favours man over women. Imagine a woman with all necessary qualifications being denied a politi ..read more
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Climate Change and Global Food Security: Navigating the Challenges Ahead
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2w ago
by Abolaji Ogunjimi Photo credit: Pixabay It is no news that climate change and agriculture/food production are interrelated. As climate change accelerates, the intricate relationship between a warming planet and global food security becomes increasingly evident. According to the report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – The State of Food Security and Nutrition (2023), about 900 million people faced severe food insecurity in 2022. Evaluating this value, the level of hunger is not equally distributed around the world. Developed countries record a lesser level ..read more
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Not Just a Housewife!
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2w ago
by Monica Islam It is said that giving birth to a child is roughly equivalent to having your 21 bones broken. A woman, who is also deemed to be the “natural care giver”, experiences excruciating pain during childbirth and undergoes several bodily changes, such as sore mammary glands and a loss of appetite or nausea, during nine months of pregnancy. She patiently, but happily, bears this all just to procreate and “give an heir” to the family. And the woe does not end there. After childbirth, the mother is responsible for post-natal care and brain development of the baby, such as breastfeeding ..read more
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