Emtithal “Emi” Mahmoud is a Sudanese-American poet and activist who won the Individual World Poetry Slam title in 2015. In 2018, she was appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, and in that role, she visited refugee camps in Kenya, Greece, and Jordan, raising attention to the plight of refugees.
By Tanya Maswaure
“Cancer shaped me, but it did not define me. It’s part of me, but not all of me,” – Hoda Kotb
Cancer is one of the world’s largest health problems. The Global Burden of Disease estimates that 9.56 million people died prematurely as a result of cancer in 2017. Every sixth death in the world is due to cancer. Fortunately, this same research has also shown that due to awareness, early detection and improvements in treatment the rate of survival is increasing. We live amongst thousands of cancer survivors who have fought the battle and pulled through and the National Cancer Survival day is a celebration of these survivors.
By Tanya Maswaure
It was a sight to see as one of the youngest delegates stood up in front of hundreds of people with a bold voice and all the confidence a 17-year-old could muster.
According to new research, the risk of attempted suicide among women who use hormonal contraception is lower than those who do not.
Across the world, Wembley has long been synonymous with the, often very male-dominated, beautiful game. What probably springs to mind for most of us is something along the lines of those infamous scenes from the Euro 2020 final: in other words, a lot of men and a lot of alcohol. For those living elsewhere in the capital who have only ever visited for sports matches or concerts, this might be all you know about the northwest London spot.
“We’ve begun to raise daughters more like sons… but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters.” — Gloria Steinem American feminist journalist and social-political activist
By Lekpea Buekor
The kitchen is the heart of every home. All the sweetest aromas in the house steam out of the kitchen. The kitchen is commonly referred to as a place for family bonding and a place that’s far more than just cooking.
