Investing the Minds
Words by Brian Otieno Juma was always seen picking papers on the streets and running around the village chanting best of his lingo. His was a world of imagination and laughter, a euphoric world he made for himself. Mostl...
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Scripted violence in adolescent girls and young women’s sexual socialization: Magnifying the glass
Words by Dumisa Sofika Book review Nduna, M. (2020). A magnifying glass and a fine-tooth comb: understanding girls’ and young women’s sexual vulnerability. Pretoria: CSA&G Press – an imprint of the Centre f...
My Menstruation Life Story
Words by Rephrin Kombe It’s my pleasure to write down my Menstruation life story, as I believe it will touch someone and make a difference in the community (youth, families or societies). Maybe my story will give light t...
HappyFlow Monday - Menstrual care banks and education assist in combatting FGM
Words by Magdaline Majuma During this time of the year cases of Female Genital Mutilation are on the rise. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genit...
Safe abortion: "One should have a child only when there is a guarantee of a better life for such child..."
Words by A Sex Rights Africa Network Member from Lesotho. Is there any other way to ever discuss topics like Abortion with clear perspective without Morals and Christianity being involved and people not catching feelings? ...
Salvation from Female Genital Mutilation
Words by Nandini Tanya Lallmon Image: Pictured on the Left is Christine Ghati Alfons. Pictured on the Right is Nandini Tanya Lallmon. Not all heroes wear capes. Christine Ghati Alfons is the perfect illustration of thi...
For How Long?
Words by Vigilance Otieno This work is the author's interpretation and not the author's personal experience. “For how long?" I ask myself. He changed in a blink of an eye. Is it because he is frustrated? Is it beca...
COVID 19: The New Disorder Living with or affected by HIV among youths in Masvingo.
Words by Tinashe Chirape The emergence of COVID 19 in November 2019 marked a new disorder in everyone's life. The lives of youths living with HIV have not been spared. Interventions that deal with discrimination and stigma...
Menstrual Health Management
Words by Rebecca Mauru Menstruation and Menstrual Health has always been considered an issue for women thus it was seen as a taboo to openly discuss it. Women have suffered in silence for a long time and some are still su...
Africa can be a menstrual hygiene friendly continent!
Words by Georgina Mabezere Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) refers to the management of hygiene associated with the menstrual process; some of the materials used during menstruation are reusable pads, disposable sanitary...