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Success is Tunisian women

Tunisia? You might be wondering, what is Tunisia, is it edible? (As a Tunisian who works with foreigners, I get this all the time). To make it clear at once, Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa and a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered…

Ghada Mezghani June 29, 2022

‘Volunteering prepares you for the future’ – Hassana Maina, gender consultant

An interview with Hassana Maina, a gender advocate and lawyer

Salim Yunusa June 18, 2022

kids at the funeral of theShireen Abu Aqla

The price of truth reporting in journalism

We usually wake up in the morning, open any source of news and get updated about what happened when we were sleeping. We get extra concerned when we are aware of a war happening at any corner in this big world. Especially, the atrocious never ending battle between Israel and Palestine. Inhumane On 11th May…

Ghada Mezghani June 14, 2022

Youth & Urban Conflict: From the Lens of a Naija Guy

Urban conflict may arise within the society for several reasons, and when it does, youth are 80% of the time victims and participants of the incidents. This is because young people are most times the first suspect when something bad happens in our societies. They are subjected to stereotypical images of being angry, drugged, and…

Akinjise Daniel June 5, 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

In this fast-paced world, there are many changes that volunteers can instill. Find out why we should all be volunteers to save the world.

Salim Yunusa April 15, 2022

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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

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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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