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Pressure of being strong all the time

There is a quiet expectation placed on many women, that strength is not a choice, but a requirement. It is not the kind...

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War beyond the battlefield

War has long been one of the most devastating human experiences, leaving deep scars on societies and individuals alike. While its consequences affect...

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Easter through different lenses

As the Easter holidays approach, many of us look forward to a well-deserved long weekend, a pause from routine, a chance to rest,...

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When Women’s Day looks like Mother’s Day

Every year on March 8, the world commemorates International Women’s Day, a day meant to celebrate women’s achievements while reflecting on the ongoing...

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The invisible silence

There is a particular kind of silence that exists in our homes, our families and our communities. It is not the peaceful quiet...

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Equality trending but women still do everything

Equality has never been more fashionable. We hashtag it, panel it, fund it and post about it. We speak fluently about gender justice,...

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Cost of silence hurts society

Silence is often mistaken for neutrality. In reality, silence can be one of the most powerful forces sustaining injustice. When discrimination is normalised...

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Education should unite not exclude

Schools are meant to be places of safety, learning and growth for every child. They are spaces where young people should feel protected,...

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Protect young lives, please!

Every school day begins with hope. Parents watch their children put on uniforms, shoulder backpacks, and step out the door with dreams of...

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