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The Importance of Fertilizer to the Woman in Agribusiness

I was speaking to a friend of mine whose mother is a farmer, and as one discussion led to another we found ourselves talking about how a bag of fertilizer mean so much to her mother than a piece of brand new wrapper. I was stunned because I used to know that women in the villages cherished their traditional attires more than many other things you could mention, so when did that change? Then it was clear, it changed when a bag of fertilizer became more expensive than five pieces of native wrapper put together. This is outrageous seeing that about 75 percent of the world’s low-income earners reside in the rural areas, and a large number of them are dependent on agriculture as means of livelihood, so the question goes; how do they survive since one bag of fertilizer is about $30? Fertilizer is a synthetic or natural supplement…

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HAPIfork – Your Fitness Routine in a Kitchen Utensil

Every woman wants to be able to look her best at any time and always has to follow a healthy diet in order to keep her body in good shape and fit. There are certain factors that come to play when trying to keep your body in good shape; watching what you eat, when you eat and how you eat are most of the common factors to consider when aiming for a killer body. Usually, taking control of these factors can prove to be a daunting task and you would definitely need all the help you can get to reach your aim. This help can take different forms from a specifically designed diet to a well-rounded exercise plan and even a fork! This is especially important if you can always have your favourite meals and treats without any hassle. The HAPIfork is one of those cutting-edge devices that have…

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Japan Supports UNFPA to Protect Women and Girls in Yemen

The Government of Japan contributes $781,326 to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, for its work in Yemen to protect women and girls from gender-based violence and to maintain their dignity. The escalating conflict in Yemen has taken a heavy a toll on women and girls, who make up 76 percent of those displaced and more than half the 12.9 million people in need of protection. “With number of women seeking gender-based violence services rising by 36 percent in 2017 alone, it is urgent that essential services for gender-based violence are expanded to meet these needs,” stated Anjali Sen, UNFPA’s Representative to Yemen. “We are extremely grateful to the Government of Japan for recognizing the life-saving nature of gender-based violence interventions and helping survivors of gender-based violence to be provided with comprehensive care and support during this crisis.” The funds will also help provide dignity kits to the most vulnerable…

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Capital of Seychelles Chosen To Host Forum to Promote Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment in Africa

Seychelles’ capital Victoria has been chosen to host the African forum for the emancipation of women leadership in Africa in a decision made at a three-day event that took place in the island nation recently. The event which was organized by the Global Forum for Women’s Empowerment in collaboration with the Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (CEPS) was under the theme “Press for Progress”, which coincides with that of the 2018 International Women’s Rights Day. “We want Victoria to be the capital of victory against all inequalities and challenges faced by women in Africa,” Kassoum Coullibaly President of the Global Institute for Women’s Empowerment (GIWE) told the press. While the initiative is a worldwide campaign, African countries like Mali, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo and Seychelles wanted to have a regional group that deals with the challenges affecting the growth of women in Africa. The Monday through Wednesday forum was…

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