Partizipation, Inklusion

Around the world, basic services are marketed as fast-track options for an extra charge. This model widens the socio-economic gap, especially in societies with a high poverty rate. Corruption in the respective service providers exacerbates the problem.

Men have a responsibility to help overcome the disempowerment that stands in the way of gender equality. However, we need to understand what it means to be a male ally, why it is imperative that men support the feminist cause, and how they can best do so.

Development scholar Henning Melber assesses in a new book how Germans dealt with their colonial history from the 19th century on.

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.

Shahu Patole’s book “Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada” highlights the rich culinary traditions of marginalised Dalit communities in Maharashtra, using food as a lens to explore caste, identity, and resilience in the face of historical discrimination.

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.

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

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.

The world today is home to the largest generation of young people in history. But in many places, they lack prospects. Sport is a proven means of empowering young people to actively work for change in their societies.

In the conflict-ridden Great Lakes Region of East Africa, youngsters are involved in a project for peace. Many of them dream of a continent that thrives in unity.