Dikan Center is a visual education organisation with Ghana’s first photography library. The Center’s Executive Director, Mr. Paul Ninson, sat with Right for Education to talk about his work and the impact he intends to make in the arts ecosystem. R:Ed : Who is Mr. Paul Ninson? I am a
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Introduction In all of Africa, South Africa has the highest unemployment rate. South Africa’s unemployment rate is 33.51%, higher than Niger, which is positioned at the bottom with 0.79%, according to Statista. Given that this statistic indicates that more than 10 applicants would compete for one job within a company,
CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN
INTRODUCTION January is cervical cancer awareness month, and it is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about cervical cancer and HPV vaccination. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and the leading disease among Ugandan women. In Uganda, cancer cases are estimated to be 54.8 per
Open Air Art Gallery Colours the Streets of Morocco’s Capital
On the morning of October 27th, 2022, the streets of Rabat’s old town in Morocco were transformed into an open-air art gallery. The gallery, named GAL’RUE, was open for 10 days and featured the work of local artists, ranging from portraits to abstract art. Not only did the gallery colour
ERADICATING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
INTRODUCTION Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the removal of the external female genitalia totally or partially for non-medical reasons. Over the past years in Kenya, this culture has been practised by various tribes, including the Kisii, Meru, Somalis, Nubians and Kuria. They do this as a marriage prerequisite to ensure
Famine in Kenya is a Governance Issue
Introduction Famine is an extreme scarcity of food which could be a result of various factors such as natural and artificial influences. In Kenya, famine is closely associated with drought; thus, whenever there is drought, people are more likely to suffer from an extreme lack of food. Accessible reports on
The future state of work: working from anywhere at any time
Introduction Having the flexibility to work from any location at any time is known as remote work. The coronavirus epidemic compelled many individuals to work from home, although it was already a widespread trend. Many people believed that the largest change in life was the move from office employment to
Why doesn’t Africa fully benefit from its natural riches?
The African continent is a paradox. According to a UN report in 2021, 490 million people in Africa live in extreme poverty. This figure continues to rise with economic problems and food insecurity due to the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine respectively. However, the UN has also stated
HOW WOMEN HAVE HELPED PERPETUATE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
INTRODUCTION Gender-based violence is a commonly neglected human rights violation in Africa. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) defines it as harmful acts directed at an individual based on gender. Victims suffer physical, sexual, economic, and mental harm publicly and privately. Studies indicate that a large percentage of
Water Pollution: The Cause of a Dying Ecosystem
In April this year, the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province in South Africa was devastated by floods that claimed the lives of over 400 people. Outside of the massive loss of life, the KZN floods caused damage that the Thekwini municipality is still trying to resolve today, including rebuilding infrastructure that was