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Focus on Sudan: Far From Home, Close to Heart; A Sudanese Perspective from Uganda – By Alia Abdalla Mustafa Mohamed

When the war in Sudan broke out in 2023, I was in Uganda, starting a new chapter in my career. As a Sudanese deeply attached to my country, it was a strange and painful experience, to be safe, growing professionally, while my home was collapsing into conflict. Sudan had always been politically unpredictable, especially after […]

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Focus on Kenya: Redefining womanhood: A 21st Century Kenyan Kikuyu woman’s perspective – By Amanda Wambui Mathenge

Young Kikuyu women in Kenya navigate a delicate balance between ancestral heritage and modern aspirations. This path is shaped by deep-rooted traditions and the transformative shifts brought about by education and global exposure. As a young Kikuyu, I reflect on how my identity and role as a woman are continuously evolving in a society that

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Focus on Africa: Building Positive Peace in Africa and Government Investments in Urban Development for a Well-Functioning Society; Notes from the Africa Urban Forum – by PhD Sebastina Etzo

By Sebastiana A. Etzo, SAGaPS Co-funder and Urban Health Expert BLast month, I attended the first Africa Urban Forum convened by the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (4-6 September 2024). The event provided a platform for governments to collaborate on shaping sustainable and thriving urban environments across the continent. Africa is experiencing rapid

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Focus on Nepal: Land conflict in Himalayas. Ecological refugees of the Himalayas bridging local wisdom with Government Initiatives; the case study of Nature in Lubra. – By Itziar Insausti Mujica

Itziar Insausti Mujica Abstract: This article explores the collaborative efforts between government institutions and local villagers in Lubra, a Himalayan community in Mustang, Nepal, to address environmental challenges, particularly in the context of climate change and glacial melting and the imminent reality of becoming ecological refugees within the next 5-10 years. Through workshops and knowledge

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Focus worldwide: Urban Planning, Health, and Climate Change: A Unified Approach. – By PhD Sebastiana Etzo

Urban areas contribute to over 75% of global CO2 emissions, a significant proportion, considering that they occupy an estimated 3% of the Earth’s land. This contrast highlights the critical importance of sustainable urban planning with a central focus on health. This article explores the powerful nexus of health, urban planning, and climate change, emphasising the need for a unified approach that can directly address environmental challenges, reduce health disparities, and mitigate conflicts.

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Focus on Palestine: None of us are free until we are all free. – Nahla ElShall

Imagine enduring 90 days of unrelenting airstrikes in an area spanning 365 square kilometers, housing 2.3 million people. The eerie silence surrounding this crisis forces us to confront our common humanity and reassess our moral principles. Imagine enduring 90 days of relentless airstrikes on an area of 365 square kilometers, home to 2.3 million people.

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The Broken dream of Kerbino Wol

Focus on South Sudan: The Broken dream of Kerbino Wol, philanthroper, business’ man and rebel. By Sara Formisano

The story presented in this article, and the interest with regards to South Sudanese turbulent political landscape, lies in therelationship that the author has entertained with the country and its social actors in the last decade. The author has worked inSouth Sudan on issues connected to women’s health and human rights since 2013 before being

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