All Posts by ELISE BOYLE

The Challenges of Being a Woman in Africa

> Women represent more than half the population in Africa, yet they continue to enjoy fewer rights than men. Being a woman anywhere in the world can be hard. Being a woman in Africa can be particularly hard because of gender, race and class disadvantage. While changes have been made,

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Domestic Violence – What you can Do

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Domestic violence is abuse that happens within relationships. This can include abuse between husband and wife or partners, or between parents and children. The many types of domestic violence (discussed below) are very damaging to a victim. It can also be damaging to a community, causing

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