Introduction: Ethiopia, a diverse nation with a rich cultural heritage, is home to numerous marginalized communities that have historically faced exclusion and limited access to resources. In this article, we will explore the vital role of communication in engaging marginalized communities in Ethiopia, and delve into strategies that can foster
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Human rights: an evolution that has led to the decline of our moral values
Introduction: “Human rights have become a golden prison, where man forgets himself and lets society sink into the abyss of decadence.” This provocative quote reveals the complex nature of the evolution of human rights and its impact on contemporary society. While human rights were established to guarantee the dignity and
Kurukan-fuga Charter: Historical Source of Human Rights
Introduction The starting point for Human Rights is difficult to determine. To date, no specialist has been able to establish when Human Rights date back. However, it is common ground that these rights, as considered today, have always existed in all human societies. They are intrinsically linked to the very
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
The Rights of those Living with HIV in South Africa
WHAT IS HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)? HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system; gradually breaking down the body’s defences against diseases. Long-term, untreated HIV infection leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS); causing an extreme weakness against diseases, as the immune system weakens. The virus is transmitted via unprotected
THE RIGHT TO ADEQUATE HOUSING: FORCED EVICTIONS IN BENIN
Adequate housing is a human right. Since Patrice Talon became president in 2016, Benin has seen a sharp rise in the number of urban development projects. Urbanisation in itself is a legitimate objective for a country to have, but the methods used by Talon over the past 5 years have
THE EMOTIONAL RISKS OF ILLEGAL MIGRATION
The 2019 UN migration report shows that about 90 percent of Africans who illegally migrated to European countries said that they would do it again despite facing life-threatening risks. Data analytics often illustrate the methodology and routes adopted by the illegal migrants, but there is not much discussion about the
The Banjul Charter
Human rights can be difficult to understand. They are defined as what is believed to belong to every person. Examples are the right to life, freedom from slavery, and the right to be treated equally before the law. While many people believe it is important that everyone has human rights,
Agenda 2063
What is Agenda 2063? Set out by the African Union, Agenda 2063 is the ‘blueprint’ for transforming Africa in the next fifty years. The proposed set of initiatives has Pan-Africanism at its core and are in line with the UN (United Nations) Sustainable Development Goals. The 7 Aspirations in Agenda 2063:
Press freedom in Nigeria during the Coronavirus Pandemic – Marietta Kosma
It is important for the press to be free in order for a free society to exist: free press makes for a free society.