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Exposing the gender divide in Nigerian digital literacy

By A A IsaacTamson The modern world arrogated that technology is pulling down the pillars of ancient Nigeria; it pointed to countries like the United States of America, and Germany, among others where it has conquered and reduced their primordial walls to pillars of sand and beat its chest that Nigeria will soon become like […]

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News Digest | July 2023

Empowering women through social protection: UN rights office On February 7th 2023, Protestors are assembling in front of Paris Opera to mobilize another round of manifestations against pension reform in France. Long-term gender inequality is a result of social causes including early marriage and childbearing forcibly pushed upon females and the enormous quantity of domestic

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Sustainable and inclusive dolls for a new barbie world

The Barbie brand’s most important component today is diversity. The cultural consciousness regarding racial diversity and representation changed in the 1960s and the early 1970s. Critics began calling for more accurate and inclusive depictions of many races and ethnicities in toys and media. Nowadays, the most crucial factor of the Barbie brand is diversity. Apart from

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Five initiatives to watch on Indonesia’s climate action

By Bolun With the 4th largest population in the world, Indonesia has shown strong ambitions in fighting climate change. The G20 presidency in 2022 also enabled Indonesia to act proactively and show climate leadership on the international stage. In this article, we showcase five initiatives that have the potential to shape Indonesia’s climate efforts.  1. The

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What needs to be done to close the gender gap in Uganda’s education

By A A ISAACTAMSON Gender discrimination has changed its garment.  It is very much alive today in almost all countries just as it was full of might and power yesterday, but most nations that have succeeded in trimming some of its arms may not recognize its appearance. However, even the blind in Uganda can see it.

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News Digest | June 2023

Combating drought, one garden at a time WFP/Souleymane Ag Anara | A woman waters a community garden under a baking sun in Satara, Niger. Ms. Saidou is one of many farmers who have benefited from the World Food Programme’s (WFP) integrated resilience initiative, which was started in Niger and four other Sahel countries—Burkina Faso, Chad,

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Addressing malpractice in Nigerian education: The case of six demoted teachers

Everybody within the neighborhood knows that empty-headedness is her major deficiency. She was a punctual student famous for always accompanying her peers to school. Her primary and secondary schoolmates were sure that they won’t regret gambling their thoughts in thinking that she won’t further. Paradoxically, this soft-spoken damsel graced with flare–sapid skin has never been

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News Digest | May 2023

Extreme weather caused two million deaths, cost $4 trillion over last 50 years WMO/Muhammad Amdad Hossain | Seasonal rain regularly causes floods in Chittagong, Bangladesh. WMO reported that weather, climate, and water-related risks caused close to 12,000 disasters between 1970 and 2021. In developing countries, 90% of deaths and 60% of economic losses were attributed to

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Project Ibtida: Turning pollution into positive change

India is a land of contrasts, with vibrant colors, bustling cities, and rich cultural heritage. However, beneath the surface lies a growing problem: air pollution. According to recent reports, India ranks among the top ten most polluted countries in the world, with devastating effects on human health, wildlife, and the environment. What is Project Ibtida?

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Investing for Sustainable Development: Indonesia Outlook (1)

By Bolun This is a Diinsider original article that discusses how businesses can promote sustainability in Indonesia, covering a wide range of topics such as quality education, youth development, healthcare, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable finance. This piece is the first half of the article.  1. The Vision of Achieving Quality Education Indonesia has a

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