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Because Of Human Behavior, Nature Is In A State Of “Free Fall”

Deforestation, farming, construction, and tourism have reduced global wildlife populations by more than two-thirds in just 50 years, putting nature in a condition of “free fall” that is impossible to restore. Mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish population sizes have all declined by an average of 68% since 1970, according to the WWF’s Living Planet…

Lei Nguyen May 24, 2022

Gaming: Hidden Sexism and Harassment

with the rise of game streaming platforms, Female gamers are being the target of sexual harassment and sexism in the industry.

Sirine bougacha May 20, 2022

Female Genital Mutilation: Silencing the Voices in Our Heads

The United Nations estimates that eighty percent of Female genital mutilation (FGM) activities happen in Africa, with most cases in Egypt and Ethiopia among many other countries. Interestingly, so many schools of thought have their opinions on how it started but I choose to go the route of culture and belief system, as I strongly…

Akinjise Daniel May 14, 2022

Frip shopping in Tunisia: a different clothing mindset

The topic of this article is going to be very informative as it might change your style, taste and mindset when shopping for clothes. You might be wondering what Frip means and what it has to do with shopping. No worries, you will find out everything while reading. As an avid fashion lover, I dedicate…

Ghada Mezghani May 9, 2022

Why we should all be volunteers

Salim Yunusa April 15, 2022

Fast Fashion: Everything You Need but at What Cost?

Women standing on a pile of clothes holding a postcard written on it “Overconsumtion=Extenction”

Sirine bougacha April 12, 2022

An image showing different races of people extending their hands to protect the environment

Climate Change VS Culture Change: Youth’s Perspective

If the climate is changing, we also need to change our culture and daily activities, by being more conscious of the environment. The current reality on climate change is one that speaks of urgency and seeks creative ways to solve the mess we have found ourselves in. It is important to talk about climate and…

Akinjise Daniel April 11, 2022

Exploring Gender Analysis in Militarization

In our world today, the significance of the human security and peace paradigm draws heavily on “militarization” – an ideology of power normalizing the use of violence and aggression as a means to address conflict. These ideological manifestations of militarism have advanced militaristic values such as – deliberate and indiscriminate use of physical force, acceptance of hierarchies, and using violence as a legitimate way of resolving conflict in the social, political, and economic domains.

Huma Nasir April 10, 2022

toiletry products for women with pink papers of money around to express pink tax

Why rip her off?

Retail campaigns usually target female consumers because of the outdated belief that women prefer to shop and spend more money than men. Women are targeted the most in advertisements, which is why the items women buy are more expensive than male products that are essentially of the same kind. Overcharging women to buy the same…

Ghada Mezghani April 7, 2022

Northern culture as a tool for national development in Nigeria

The world is increasingly becoming connected through – and is truly a global village due to technological breakthroughs. Our interactions are now digital, our markets are now online, our schools are now virtual and so much more. The COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted our day-to-day activities immersed us in an experience we never thought we’d have…

Salim Yunusa April 6, 2022

Cross section of young Africans during the AfCFTA Bootcamp in Arusha, Tanzania

How Gender Mainstreaming Can Make the AfCFTA ‘Magic’ Happen

It is no longer news that thirty-six countries of the African Union have ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) agreement, a free trade area policy founded in 2018 to create a single continental market for goods and services. It promises to enable the free movement of business persons and investments while potentially being the…

Akinjise Daniel April 1, 2022

An image of a young African handling his tech gadget.

Youth and Technology: Panacea for Nation-Building

Technology is key in the development of virtually all nations of the world. It has contributed immensely to all sectors of the economy, and it is intimately connected with development. It has a historical record of bringing advances that have led to healthier, wealthier, and more productive lives, and is a key ingredient to solutions…

Akinjise Daniel March 23, 2022

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