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Gender based violence (GBV) is a pervasive global issue that affects both women and girls of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnicities. It encompasses of a wide range of harmful acts including physical, sexual and psychological violence, as well as exploitation and economic abuse. GBV causes many immense effects to the victims. As the world unite to mark the 16 days of activism against gender based violence, it is a stark reminder that violence against women and girls is a pervasive global pandemic. The devastating consequences of GBV extends beyond the individual, communities, impacting families and societies as a whole. Despite the overwhelming prevalence of GBV, it remains largely shrouded in silence and stigma. Victims are always often silenced by shame, fear and lack of access to support services. This culture of silence allows perpetrators to continue their actions with impunity, perpetuating the cycle of violence trapping women and girls into a web of suffe...

                 #World Children's Day Every year on 20th November, the world comes together to celebrate World Children's Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the needs, rights and aspirations of children everywhere. The significance of this day is to raise awareness about the importance of upholding the children's rights. Child rights are human rights. But in many places today, children's rights are under attack. World children's day was made to create space for children and young people to raise their voices on the issues that matter to them. This day is designed to put a spotlight on key issues affecting children such as child abuse and violence, poverty, hunger and malnutrition, lack of access to education and health care, homelessness, mental health, teenage pregnancies and child neglect. Children and young people have the same general rights and also specific rights that recognize their special needs. Children are neither th...

By Mumtaz Chilwan Our planet is home to an incredible diversity of life, from the tiniest microbes to the largest whales. The biodiversity is essential for the health of our planet, providing us with clean water and air, pollinating our crops and protecting us from natural disasters. However, nature is facing a multitude threats, many of which are caused by human activities.  Nature faces various threats that we need to raise awareness for it to be protected. Some of these threats include: . Climate change    Climate change is a major threat to nature. The    burning of the fossil fuels has released    greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which    are trapping heat and causing the planet to    warm. This warming is causing changes in    temperature and precipitation patterns, which    are disrupting ecosystems and displacing    species. . Habitat loss   Habitat loss is a significant th...

By Mumtaz Chilwan The world is facing a number of challenges from climate change to resource depletion to pollution. These challenges are threatening the future of our planet and its inhabitants. But there is a hope as there is a growing number of people who are recognizing the need of a sustainable future. The future is green in the sense that it is increasingly clear that the only way to ensure a sustainable future for our planet is to adopt more environmentally friendly practices. This means reducing our reliance to fossil fuels, switching to renewable energy sources and adopting more sustainable practices in agriculture, transportation and manufacturing. Creating a greener future is essential for the well-being of our planet and inhabitants. As we face the challenges, it is clear that we need to adopt more sustainable practices to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for all. For many years of living and work, people have done more harm to environment. People have pol...

Girls' education is one of the most investment a country can make. Educated girls are more likely to be independent, earn higher incomes, participate in their civic life and economic in their communities and raise healthy and educated children.  However, million of girls around the world are denied the right to education due to a variety of barriers such as poverty, gender discrimination and conflict. Advocacy is a powerful tool of addressing the barriers to girls' education and girls have access to quality education. Advocacy is done by raising awareness, educating others and demanding for action from governments and other stakeholders. There are several things that one needs to be an advocate on girl's education. First you need to educate yourself and learn about the barriers of education and the impact that these barriers have on girls' lives.  One also needs to find his/her voice. Once you educate yourself, you need find you voice in girls' education. This can b...

Education is a fundamental right and a powerful tool of transformation. It is the key to unlocking a world full of opportunities, driving social progress and promoting economic growth. Yet, for million of girls around the world, education remains a distant dream. Education is a powerful tool that empowers girls to break down barriers and achieve their potential.When girls are educated, they gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make wise decisions for their lives, they participate fully in their communities and contribute to the social and economic development of the countries. When girls get educated, they are more likely to be economically dependent.  Girl education has a lot of benefits such as: 1. Improving health outcomes     When a girl gets educated she is more likely to     delay childbearing which reduces the risk of     maternal and child bearing. They are more likely     to practice good hygiene and see...