A women gets an HIV test. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for the majority of the HIV deaths annually. World Bank Collection/flickrFoundation essay: This article is part of a series marking World Aids Day. Our foundation essays are longer than usual and take a wider look at key issues affecting society. There is no doubt that the crisis caused by the HIV pandemic requires urgent … [Read more...] about Two trials signal pivotal point in fight against the AIDS epidemic | The Conversation
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Author Stands Against Unnecessary Medical Births
The book that is changing the way women see childbirth Author Sonia Killik announces the release of Birth: f*ck yeah! The anticipated book debunks the myths surrounding modern childbirth and seeks to provide the information that doctors are unwilling to. In this highly entertaining, informative and illustrated book, Sonia uses her humour and wit to […] Read more on: … [Read more...] about Author Stands Against Unnecessary Medical Births
Rich white men made Mandela turn against the revolution – Malema
Oxford – Late former president Nelson Mandela turned his back on parts of the revolution after being released from prison, EFF leader Julius Malema has said. “The deviation from the Freedom Charter was the beginning of the selling out of the revolution. But why did Nelson Mandela sell out the Freedom Charter? When Mandela returned […] The post Rich white men … [Read more...] about Rich white men made Mandela turn against the revolution – Malema
Kenya and South Africa shelve protests against International Criminal Court – South Africa
Kenya and South Africa shelve protests against International Criminal Court Two of the most powerful African nations, Kenya and South Africa, have led the attack on the ICC, accusing the international court of being biased against Africa. Both have threatened to become the first nations ever to withdraw from the 123-country court. Read more on The Globe and Mail This … [Read more...] about Kenya and South Africa shelve protests against International Criminal Court – South Africa
North Africa: small glimmers of light in bid to stop violence against women | The Conversation
Tunisian women marking International Women's Day. The country scores poorly when it comes to women's safety. EPA/Mohamed MessaraNorth Africa holds the dubious “honour” of being among the world’s worst regions for gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment and violence against women. In 2012 Moroccan teen Amina Filali’s suicide made international headlines. She … [Read more...] about North Africa: small glimmers of light in bid to stop violence against women | The Conversation
