Society
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“Someone willing to help people like me”: Uganda’s LGBTQ paralegals
Queer Ugandans who face discrimination often find it impossible to get legal support. But some are training as paralegals so they can help each ... -
Six African documentaries you must see
These six films present varied snapshots of what it means to be African today. From deeply personal interrogations on family and identity, to the ... -
Just 2% of the poorest rural girls complete secondary education
Progress has been made in enrolling girls in school, but this hasn’t trickled down to the most disadvantaged. It’s time for all girls to ... -
“They did nothing”: UN peacekeeping missions’ forgotten local staff
Working for peacekeeping missions like UNAMID can be hugely risky for local staff. Yet they feel they get little protection from their employers. It ... -
The “independent entrepreneurs” of the Sahel
Through photos taken over a decade, The Dynamics of Dust provides a rare look into the lives of people in the Sahel and their ... -
“They have to give us our 100% food ration back”
Hit by 30% ration cuts and with no land to grow our own food, South Sudanese refugees in Uganda are stuck between a rock ... -
Failing to prepare for dignified COVID-19 burials is preparing to fail
African countries can hope for the best-case scenario, but should plan now for the worst. Across the world, the coronavirus continues to spread with ... -
Seven myths about sex education debunked
Countries with more sex ed have lower teen pregnancy rates, yet policymakers in Kenya continue to push against it. Imagine firefighters approaching a burning ... -
I wasn’t left behind, but most learners with disabilities still are
Most students with disabilities do not get a good quality education, but small changes can make a big difference. Inclusive education is very close ...
