Human Rights

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Unapologetically Me

In a world that tries to shape me, I stand tall, unwavering and free. I am a woman, unapologetically me, Embracing my flaws, wild and carefree.   My hair, my skin, my curves, my soul, I love them all, making me whole. I won’t conform to societal norms, I’ll rise

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Silent Suffering: The Unspoken Pain of Men Facing Domestic Violence

Introduction Domestic violence is often associated with female victims and male perpetrators, yet men as victims also suffer silently. This article explores male victimization, their challenges, and barriers in seeking help. Male Victimization: Forms of Abuse, Prevalence and Statistics Men can experience various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, psychological,

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The Infringement of Human Rights in Nigeria: A Case of the #EndBadGovernance 2024 Protest

Introduction Human rights violations have been a burning issue in Nigeria, especially as more people continue to face infringements on their freedom of speech, movement, assembly, and safety, amongst others. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) disclosed that Nigeria recorded 1,580 human rights violations across its six geopolitical zones in

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THE RIGHT TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN BURKINA FASO

Introduction In Burkina Faso, the right to sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental aspect of human rights, directly affecting the well-being of women. This right, recognised in various international and national instruments, includes access to appropriate health services, comprehensive sexuality education, and the information and resources needed to fully

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Times LIVE, 'She wanted to see the world' - friends reeling over death of UCT

Couriered to Death

Introduction Any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivations of liberty, whether occurring in public or private life is termed as Gender Based Violence.    The

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Child rape in schools

Introduction: Rape is an act of sexual violence in which a person is forced to have sex against their will. It is a serious violation of a person’s rights and dignity. Rape has far-reaching consequences for the victims and requires considerable support and awareness-raising to combat this scourge. In the

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Analysis of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender-based violence in Ghana.

INTRODUCTION In 2019, a new virus called coronavirus appeared in Wuhan, China. It caused a sickness called COVID-19, which made people cough, have fevers, and struggle to breathe. In just four months, it spread worldwide, becoming a pandemic that affected almost every country. Gender-based violence is when someone hurts another

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