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Military recruitment

Kenyan military ordered to end HIV discrimination in recruitment

A recent court ruling in Kenya challenges the military’s rejection of HIV-positive candidates, ordering policy changes to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity. This decision sets a precedent for protecting the rights of all citizens.

Dalit-Küche

Wie ein Kochbuch auch über Kastenzugehörigkeit aufklärt

Shahu Patoles „Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada“ beleuchtet die reiche Küche marginalisierter Dalit-Gemeinschaften in Maharashtra. Das Buch verknüpft Kulinarik mit Kastenzugehörigkeit und dem Widerstand gegen Diskriminierung.

Sexual abuse

Sex for fish: the exploitation of female fish traders in Malawi

In Malawi, female fish traders face a troubling practice known as ”sex for fish,” where they are solicited for sex in exchange for fish supply.

Fake News

Combating disinformation in South Africa’s elections

During the recent elections in South Africa, disinformation spread rapidly, discrediting political parties and misleading voters. Fact-checkers and journalists used AI tools to counter false narratives and provide reliable information to the public.

Gender equality

Breaking gender stereotypes: female bus driver in Rwanda

Marie Rosine Ntabomvura challenges traditional gender roles in Rwanda by becoming a bus driver. Her journey highlights progress in gender equality and the support needed to overcome societal expectations, inspiring other women to defy stereotypes.

Genocide aftermath

Gukurahundi: Zimbabwe’s lingering genocide wounds

Ben Moyo’s life changed forever during Zimbabwe’s Gukurahundi genocide. His story sheds light on the enduring pain of this dark chapter.

University education

More financial support for college students

Families struggle to take their children to university, barely five percent will receive government sponsoring to pursue their studies.

Kenia

Gegen die Massenpflanzung von Eukalyptusbäumen

Kenia strebt ein Verbot des Eukalyptusanbaus entlang von Ufergebieten an, da die Bäume sehr viel Wasser verbrauchen, was zum Austrocknen von Flüssen führt

Malawi

The hard lot of old people

In Malawi, many elderly people are viewed as a burden and becoming victims of violence and other abuse.

Fighting misinformation

Promoting media literacy to fight misinformation

A young Zimbabwean cares about media literacy and is conducting a social experiment in which she monitors the spread of rumours using face-to-face interactions with rural folk.

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