Being queer in India comes with many challenges. It was very recently, in 2018, that the LGBTQIA+ community was allowed to breathe a sigh of relief as Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was read down by the Apex Court of the country in the Navtej Singh Johar vs Union of India judgement.
Indian Medical Education needs to stop promoting Queerphobia Read More »
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only brought forth a health crisis of a herculean scale, but has also unleashed multi-sectoral social and economic vulnerabilities on people fighting already fighting a tough battle with a deadly virus.
Youth in Mobilizing Change: A light of Hope Amidst Adversity Read More »
Long before the pandemic, all I cared about were academics and co-curricular activities inside my university. I believe that joining and volunteering for organizations is not my cup of tea, and it’s just for extroverts who can communicate all the time.
How I Create Impact Without Leaving My Home Read More »
In Nigeria, the society is facing a serious challenge for effective management of the increasing amount of produced municipal wastes; there are no sewage treatment plants. Hence, solid and liquid wastes are managed in a haphazard manner.
Waste to Wealth; an Innovative Turnaround to Nigeria’s Economy Read More »
With heart-throbbing music, satisfying choreographies, and charismatic visuals, Korean pop (K-pop) has taken away the hearts of every Filipino. The immense love for K-pop has encouraged fans to delve deeper into the Korean culture. The trend is crazy.
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The goal towards a gender-equal society may still be at the far end of the bridge, especially that not only girls and women, or the LGBTQIA+ community experience gender discrimination, violence, abuse, among others.
Time to give boys their voice Read More »
The Philippines is faced with an uncertain future. Today’s pressing societal issues such as education disparity, economic inequality, food insecurity, and a strained healthcare system have negatively affected our quality of life—lives of countless Filipinos are compromised.
Young Filipinos, Speak! Our Voices Matter Read More »
If one were to ask, what is the purpose of education, there would not be one straightforward answer. If we were to get philosophical and idealistic at this juncture, education is about enhancing the understanding of the world, to learn, to think differently, unleash creativity and become a better person.
Shadow Education: A Barrier to the Universalization of Education? Read More »
“Despite many projects concerning digital media literacy provided by international organizations like “United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)”, we can’t deny the fact that Myanmar people are still weak in digital media literacy especially when the country is facing this kind of political crisis.”
Why Social Media Literacy Matters in Tackling Life Changing Issues in Myanmar? Read More »
Schools typically provide safe spaces for girls. When they are in school, they are less likely to be forced into marriage. During this pandemic, however, schools are not there to protect girls.
Digging Deep: Covid-19 school closures around the world will hit girls The hardest Read More »
