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I have never been able to lie to myself or live in misery. If something doesn’t sit right with me, I have to face it head-on.

Equality Now’s 2024 report shows that the legal recognition of marital rape differs significantly across Africa. The report notes that countries such as Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, ...

"We draw the line as flash floods drown the innocent, while people’s voices against government failures are being silenced." ...

African leaders, youth, and partners promote equitable climate finance, stronger adaptation strategies, and recognition of ...

The landscape architect “showed in a practical and poetic way how the landscape can be a vital infrastructure to urban ...

"Because I decided to speak up, I am jobless. I was ostracized and frustrated to accept the norm. To remain silent is to be ...

"We need all the spaces, all the communities, we need a whole society to heal and to promote racial tolerance, peace, ...

Global Voices’ Abdulrosheed Fadipe interviewed Roshan Shrestha, exploring his path as an investigative journalist and his use ...

In Togo, a national initiative built on civic solidarity helps relieve parents’ yearly back-to-school expenses.

Brazilian Romani groups are fighting for recognition and for their rights, but prejudice continues to work against them ...