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February 17, 2017

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Being a Vegetarian is not a Death Sentence After all

Taking an opinion sample of what people think about vegetarians revealed some very shocking attitudes. Most people actually despise the whole idea of being a vegetarian and even transfer it to those who have chosen this feeding habit but come to think of it being a vegetarian is not a death sentence as most people think it is. There are choice meals which have proven to be vegetarian favourites and non-vegetarians even enjoy them as snacks or whole meals. Here are some of those choice meals that can help subdue your craving for meat and other animal protein.

Rising Above Business Stereotypes

By: Heather Deason Zynczak

For almost 20 years, I’ve worked in technology — predominantly a male-dominated profession. My first job out of college entailed sitting in a tiny conference room with five dudes, coding for 80 hours a week. My career continued and I worked my way up to up to being the only female executive on the management team. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned along the way.

SDGs: Giving Women a Fighting Chance

Since the transition from Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, conscious efforts have been made to bridge the gender gaps especially in developing economies. One of such ways is the encouragement of girl-child education in rural settings through various free education schemes. Also, governments across emerging economies have dared to implement percentage quotas for women in politics and the workforce. These have helped close the gender gaps to some extent but will these approaches ensure that the set goals are met before the deadline of year 2030? While we ponder on new ways by which this gap can be closed, the Governor of Edo State Nigeria, gives a lead with his new style of governance which is 100% women-friendly. Governor Godwin Obaseki recently decided to revamp facilities in the Government house including a mechanic workshop which had been abandoned and he chose to engage…

Seizing the Moment: An Inspiring Story of Lillian Leigh

Despite the dreadful experiences of losing loved ones to various types of cancer, there is still a ray of hope with inspiring stories of cancer survivors. One of such stories is that of Lillian Leigh who suffered from lung cancer and has decided to live above the dreaded disease. Here is her story: My name is Lillian, I am 35 years old, married to my husband Peter and we are lucky to have a beautiful three year old daughter Jessica. I am a social justice lawyer and was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 2014 just two days after my 34th birthday. I woke up one morning with a sore left shoulder and arm but didn’t think too much of it because the pain went away quickly. The left side of my neck was sore that same day and I felt a small unusual lump sitting just above my collarbone.…

South Africa: Is Dlamini-Zuma Too ‘Delicate’ to Lead?  

Xhosa Prince Xhanti Sigcawu has recently supported his brother King Mphendulo’s stance that former AU commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma may be too “delicate” to lead the country. In an interview with News24, Sigcawu said he agreed with King Mphendulo Sigcawu that the country might not be ready for a woman president. “The King said he wonders, with women’s vulnerability, will she be able to handle the role? Men have been struggling with the job. It’s a question that we need to ask. This was not directed purely at Dlamini-Zuma, it’s to all women.” When Dlamini Zuma visited Sigcawu’s Nqadu great place near Willowvale recently, The Daily Dispatch reported that Sigcawu told Dlamini-Zuma that the country was not ready for a woman president. “He said that women are delicate. We need to make sure that we made a good decision so that we don’t regret it tomorrow. He doesn’t say…

New Economic Organizations in Central China Establish Women’s Federations

By Yao peng/ Jane Wang In recent days, a company in central China’s Hubei Province officially established its own women’s federation, marking the first time that such a corporation has done so in the local region, China Women’s News reports. Accordingly, there are around 1,000 staff members in the Hubei Shiyan Aiyingbeimei Trading Company, with female staff members accounting for more than 95 percent. Since its establishment seven years ago, the company has shown a great passion for supporting the local area’s public-welfare events and promoting women and children’s development in the region. After learning of the company’s intention to set up its own women’s federation, the Shiyan Women’s Federation organized a special committee to offer professional guidance and suggestions to help with the initial work. Over the past few years, the women’s federations at all levels in the city of Shiyan have contributed great efforts to advancing and perfecting…

Melinda Gates to Help More Women Access Contraception

By: Anneliese Mahoney Melinda Gates is dedicating herself to ensuring that women, globally, have access to contraception and reproductive health care. In a recent op-ed penned for National Geographic, the famed philanthropist pledged that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation would help 120 million more women gain access to birth control by 2020. Gates described her motivations for taking on this task, saying: “In the decade and a half since Bill and I started our foundation, I’ve heard from women all over the world about how important contraceptives are to their ability to take charge of their futures. When women are able to plan their pregnancies around their goals for themselves and their families, they are also better able to finish their education, earn an income, and fully participate in their communities”. While this initiative has been underway for a few years, Gates’ letter shows a renewed commitment to the…