Importance of discourse Even within our contemporary context, sex work remains a polarising and taboo subject. Even so, it is important to discuss the pitfalls and merits of this occupation with an objective lens. This is simply because people’s livelihoods, reputations and safety is at stake. At the very least, policy makers, religious leaders and society at large should strive …
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Let's Talk About Sex Work
Importance of discourse Even within our contemporary context, sex work remains a polarising and taboo subject. Even so, it is important to discuss the pitfalls and merits of this occupation with an objective lens. This is simply because people’s livelihoods, reputations and safety is at stake. At the very least, policy makers, religious leaders and society at large should strive …
Women in Sports: Lessons from the Women’s World Cup
Importance of sports Sporting events provide a great opportunity to foster national unity and international cooperation. Events such as the olympics and FIFA World Cup are vivid illustrations of this. Aside from this, sports promote: healthy lifestyles, discipline, team-work, problem solving skills and stress alleviation. For marginalised children in urban areas, sports can act as an alternative to precarious situations. …
#SayftyChat: Call Out Culture vs. Call In Culture
This week (July 1, 2019) on our Twitter chat, #SayftyChat, we discussed “Call Out Culture vs. Call In Culture” with Vandita Morarka. This week’s chat was focused on the benefits and drawbacks of calling-out versus calling-in. We had participants join the chat from Nairobi, India, US, Canada, UK, Columbia, and South Africa. Questions discussed When you see bad behavior, do you …
#Sayftychat: Women Safety in Sports
This week (June 24, 2019) on our Twitter chat, #SayftyChat, we discussed “Women Safety in Sports” with Dr. Becky Clark, Shannon L. Galpin, Adrienne McCord, and Shireen Ahmed. This week’s chat was focused on how to ensure equal pay in sports as well as zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and violence against women. We had participants join the chat from Nairobi, …
#SayftyChat: Youth Building Inclusive & Sustainable Cities
This week (June 17, 2019) on our Twitter chat, #SayftyChat, we discussed “Youth Building Inclusive & Sustainable Cities & Communities” with Muhammed Ali Mustafa. This week’s chat was focused on the importance of young people in building communities that are resilient & sustainable. We had participants join the chat from Nairobi, India, US, Canada, UK, Columbia, and South Africa. Questions …
#SayftyChat: Youth Building Inclusive & Sustainable Cities
This week (June 17, 2019) on our Twitter chat, #SayftyChat, we discussed “Youth Building Inclusive & Sustainable Cities & Communities” with Muhammed Ali Mustafa. This week’s chat was focused on the importance of young people in building communities that are resilient & sustainable. We had participants join the chat from Nairobi, India, US, Canada, UK, Columbia, and South Africa. Questions …
The Sudan Massacre: Patterns of Oversight in the Media
The situation in Sudan This week was marred by reports of a gruesome massacre occurring in Sudan. According to these reports, civilians engaged in peaceful protest against a military government have become victims of Sudanese militia. More specifically, hundreds of people have died at the hands of armed forces, while at least 70 rape caseshave been reported. It goes without saying …
#SayftyChat: Building the Women’s Internet
This week (June 10, 2019) on our Twitter chat, #SayftyChat, we discussed “Building the Women’s Internet” with SHEROES. This week’s chat was focused on how to ensure online spaces are safe for women, and the different ways men and women use the internet. We had participants join the chat from Nairobi, India, US, Canada, UK, Columbia, and South Africa. Questions …
#SayftyChat: Building the Women's Internet
This week (June 10, 2019) on our Twitter chat, #SayftyChat, we discussed “Building the Women’s Internet” with SHEROES. This week’s chat was focused on how to ensure online spaces are safe for women, and the different ways men and women use the internet. We had participants join the chat from Nairobi, India, US, Canada, UK, Columbia, and South Africa. Questions …