Introduction Menstruation is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus via the vagina. Menstruation is also known as menses, menstrual period, menstrual cycle or period. A typical cycle lasts between 24 to 38 days. This stage begins at 11 – 14 years
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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
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
Preeclampsia: The Threat in Pregnancy
INTRODUCTION Preeclampsia is a condition in Pregnancy usually characterised by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, known as proteinuria. It normally occurs after twenty weeks of pregnancy. This is a condition that has led to the second cause of maternal deaths in the world. Although the cause of
TALKING ABOUT TABOO: SINGLE MOTHERHOOD
There are many negative stereotypes around single motherhood. Most women who are mothers remain in their husband’s houses for the rest of their lives. Being a single mother breaks this convention. Women can become single mothers because of premarital sex and childbearing. They can also become single mothers due to
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming numerous lives each year. In Ghana, statistics from World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), GLOBOCAN has identified breast cancer as the second leading cause of cancer deaths among
IN CONVERSATION WITH JEMIMA KAMBOU, AN IVORIAN DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER
Jemima Kambou is an Ivorian filmmaker who works in documentary film. Her latest film, Aux pays des danses, was shown at the Cannes Film Festival. Jemima sat down with Right for Education to discuss her projects and her work. R:Ed: Could you tell us a little bit about yourself
IN CONVERSATION WITH UMENZEAKOR, NNAEMEKA KEVIN
Umenzeakor, Nnaemeka Kevin was born in Onitsha, Nigeria. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from Anambra State University (now Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University), Nigeria in 2012. He travelled to Germany for his master’s degree in European Studies and obtained it in 2020. He’s so passionate about law, public
IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. INGRID HAMM
Dr. Ingrid Hamm is the Co-Founder of Global Perspectives Initiative. She is deeply engaged in international conversation about global development. Dr. Ingrid Hamm has a background in social sciences and economics, and has worked in large German foundations for three decades. Most recently she directed the Robert Bosch Foundation. R:Ed:
Women’s Empowerment in Rwanda
Rwanda is a leading light in the journey towards women’s empowerment. The country has the highest proportion of women in parliament globally and has high levels of female education and employment. However, there are still areas where progress needs to be made. The History The journey towards women’s
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