Did you know that Africa faces significant challenges in addressing social inequality? In sub-Saharan Africa, over 40% of the population lives below the poverty line, according to the World Bank. In Nigeria, women make up nearly 50% of the population but hold less than 7% of elected political positions. In addition to this, gender-based violence is pervasive, with 30% of Nigerian women reporting physical violence before the age of 15. ...
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How Irish Kindness Made Me Forget About the Cold OR the Warmth I Found Along the Way
Moving to a new country is a whirlwind of emotions – excitement, curiosity, and, in my case, an undeniable chill. When I landed in Ireland to begin my studies at Maynooth University, I knew I’d left the warmth of Nigeria behind, but I didn’t realize just how much the cold would define my first days. I’ll admit, the Irish weather caught me off guard. No matter how many people warned me, ...
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