The Stigmatisation of Rural Teen Mothers in Zimbabwe
Teen mothers in Seke Rural, a constituency of Zimbabwe, are speaking out about how society stigmatises and ostracizes them. The teen mothers spoke during a decision makers' dialogue held by Shamwari Yemwansikana (Exclusive Friend Of the Girl Child). They expressed
The Western Balkans and the EU-Russia Tug of War
Russia’s resurgent presence and strengthened role in the Balkan region has been the focus of increased attention and renewed interest in recent years. Highly catchy press titles such as “The Western Balkans are a testing ground in a new Cold
Destigmatizing Migration: A Different Perspective
The challenges that migrants face today are well-known. Millions of people are fleeing from conflict or searching for a better life. Truly, the migration crisis is a common topic in negotiation and conversation between countries and in international organizations. Global
Discourse and Public Opinion in Constitutional States
Liberal democracies all around the world have entered a complicated era as citizens begin to lose confidence in their governments. This phenomenon has put the maintenance of the democratic model itself at risk. The individualist and egalitarian mindsets are no
My Truth, Your Truth, Their Truth, and “The” Truth
In the Americas, especially in South America, the conversation surrounding the establishment of western civilization is still referred to as “the discovery of the new world.” But, the fact is that, when the Europeans came to America, it was not
Colombia’s Peace Process: the Role of Activists, the Government, and the International Community
On Friday July 26th, people in more than 80 Colombian cities and in 58 other cities worldwide participated in the "March for Life," demanding justice for the nearly 500 Colombian human rights activists and peace campaigners who have died since
How A Truth Commission on Past Human’s Rights Violation has Started a Conversation on Sexual Violence in Gambia
The Gambia, one of the smallest countries in Africa with a population of under 2 million people, has set up a Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) to investigate the atrocities and abuse of human rights endured by Gambians during
The Decline of Debate and its Impact on Democracy
We are no longer surprised to see President Trump’s tweets in which his hostility towards his political opponents and certain ethnic groups is evident. Even tweets that hold threatening messages of war to other nations are expected or those in
“Revenge Porn”: The Understanding and Impact of Non-Consensual Intimate Images (NCII) Violence
The increased use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the past decade has led to the rise of a new form of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Due to the escalating use of technology and the internet, women are more vulnerable
UNFPA: Supporting Vulnerable, Displaced Women, Girls, and Newborns Amidst Ongoing Conflict in Tripoli
"We are a rich country but we are poor people," said one of the internally-displaced women who found shelter in a school in Tripoli. "How can I give a future to my girls? I am spending all my money on surviving
Colombia: A Divided Country in Search of Peace
The construction of peace in Colombia has not been easy. Although the Peace Accord was signed in 2016 by the guerrilla organization, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), different events have hindered the country’s progress towards pacification and stabilization. In April
Defending the Planet in the Era of Humans
The Earth is sick and humans are the cause of their own discomfort. We were one of the last species to appear on the planet, but our presence has been so shocking to it that we have irreversibly modified the
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