Campaigner Rugiati Turay has won the Theodor Haecker human rights prize for fighting female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone Anti-FGM Activist Wins German Human Rights Prize
Africa Power Women Conference 2020 – Program Outlay
The #EndSARS Movement: A yearning for equality and inclusivity
By Ibifuro Ken-Giami
2020 will remain an unforgettable year in the archives of history, owing largely to the trail of challenges and hardship faced by most people as a result of the COVID19 pandemic. Although there are several negative impacts of the pandemic, it has clearly revealed the systemic and deep forms of inequalities in the world system. Shamina Singh, Founder & President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, succinctly elaborated on this point in her statement that “COVID-19 has brought to the forefront the urgency of inclusive growth and the impact of unequal growth.”
Think of financial inclusion as a pathway out of poverty
“Think of financial inclusion as a pathway out of poverty and inclusive growth as a path to shared prosperity. The former is transactional. The latter is transformational.” Shamina Singh, President Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
What if I am the subject of some harmful gossip?
In 2011, my then-roommate, Oma and I will stay up late, every night, watching different episodes of the series, gossip girls.
The Beauty of Negative Space
By Miracle Nwankwo
One of the solutions proffered by experts to solve problems in interior design is the concept of negative space. This concept permeates all aspects of art and design, whether in painting, architecture or interior decorating. Negative space can also be likened to some natural modalities that create an absence to make a profound impression, e.g the hole in a doughnut, the interval between lightning and thunder, an eloquent pause in a conversation, the official work leave you to take to refresh and restart.
Does Arguing Spell Doom for Relationships?
By Kembet Bolton
Conflict is inevitable in relationships. Couples argue about all sort of issues ranging from finance to little stuff like who sleeps on what side of the bed. Conflict is not necessarily a bad thing. Every couple is going to argue. What matters is how you fight, and how those negative interactions balance out with positive interactions.
