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Youth from across Africa share their views on the state of the African child in 2020 as the world marks International Day of the African Child on 16 June under challenges posed by Covid-19. https://soundcloud.com/sonkegenderjustice/laura-sang-on-day-of-the-african-child Laura Sang is a young …
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It’s International Day of the African Child on 16 June 2020. What is the significance of the day – and what challenges do African youths face today? Ashu Martha Egbe, a member of MenEngage Cameroon’s Youth Network, shares her views.
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“Please keep your voice down. I have explained to you already that she used all the money today.” “You will not tell me what to do in my house woman! How can she afford to think of luxurious things right …
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Every child has a right to education, best attainable standards of health, and protection from abuse, torture and labour which interfere with the child’s physical, mental, spiritual, moral, or social development. However, Covid-19 has had an adverse effect on the …
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“Don’t forget to wear a mask as you leave the house.” This is a daily reminder to a majority of children and youth as they are sent on errands or as they undertake outdoor activities. In a world that is …
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Limited, incomplete or incorrect knowledge and information related to sex, sexuality and sexual and reproductive health and rights among the youth contribute to gender-based violence, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, HIV, teenage pregnancies and other adverse health outcomes. …
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Society for the Improvement of Rural People today publicly called on the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR and the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen, …
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Sonke Gender Justice is concerned that civil servant, Elijah Mhlanga, spokesperson for the national Department of Basic Education (DBE), sees it fit to take to twitter and use images of semi-naked women, posing as if they were reading – with …
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On Friday, the 9th of August 2019, an article with the headline “Arrest pregnant under-age girls – MP, was published by the Times of Swaziland. The article reported that Member of Parliament (MP), Michael Masuku, stated that teenage pregnancy should …
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The Minister of Finance in South Africa recently announced a tax drop on menstrual hygiene products. We’ll hear more about that in this edition of AfricaGender Indaba. We’ll also hear the second edition of a drama series highlighting the issue …
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The recently formed MenEngage Africa youth structure held its first capacity building workshop in Kampala, Uganda, after its formation two months ago. At the meeting, the youths discussed a host of issues, included the state of leadership on issues that …
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In the face of HIV, it’s important to “tell the youth that it is okay to delay sexual activity, it’s also important to involve young people when developing HIV programmes for them, and if the youth get friendlier health workers …
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Addressing structural and institutional inequalities is crucial in ensuring that no African child is left behind in enjoying their human rights and realising their full potential.
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The 16th of June is International Day of the African Child and Youth. The day has been celebrated annually since 1991 when it was initiated by the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union. It honours young …
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Providing networking and partnership opportunities to strengthen youth participation and leadership in MenEngage Africa.
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The voices of the youth are crucial towards attaining gender equality. That is why young people from various structures are making their voices heard at the Second MenEngage Africa Symposium that is taking place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 23-27 April …
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The South African film, ‘Inxeba: The Wound’ has won 19 awards at international film festivals around the world. Closer to home, the film, which features a gay storyline, has sparked outrage amongst some South Africans offended by the film’s depiction of …
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The training toolkit was developed to complement and put into practice the Accountability Standards and Guidelines of MenEngage Alliance. Through critical dialogue around what it means to be accountable to women’s rights and other important stakeholders, individuals and organizations will …
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